Our events are open to architectural, design, and building industry professionals only.

Protective Treatments for Masonry

Join us for an insightful presentation exploring the effects of water on masonry architecture and how to protect against it. This session will examine different types of masonry water repellents, comparing their effectiveness and application methods. The program concludes with guidance on treating masonry to protect against non-water-related threats such as oil and graffiti.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand six ways water penetration can damage masonry.

• Distinguish between the two main types of protective treatments.

• Learn how to research and select the appropriate treatments for your project.

• Review general application procedures for protective masonry treatments.

Questions/Comments?

Email: events@glengery.com

Our events are open to architectural, design, and building industry professionals only.

Join us for an exclusive Happy Hour featuring a tasting from Checkerspot Brewing at the Brickworks Baltimore Design Studio! Unwind with colleagues trying new beer, light bites, and great company in our stylish space. It’s the perfect chance to relax, network, and explore the latest design trends in a laid-back atmosphere. Don’t miss out on an evening of inspiration and connection!

Questions/Comments?

Email: events@glengery.com

Ready to strengthen your understanding of steel fabrication with the experts?

Join us on April 17 at Brickworks Design Studio for Steel Fabrication Essentials–a seminar with hands-on experience designed for you to connect and learn. Plus, earn 1.5 LUs!

If you're an architect, engineer, or part of the design community, this event is your chance to gain practical insights into fabrication processes, learn best practices for collaboration, and network with industry professionals.

Save your spot: aisc.org/phillyseminar

Lunch will be provided.

Our events are open to architectural, design, and building industry professionals only.

Enhancing Thin Masonry Veneer: Metal Support Systems

This session will examine the design and performance of metal backing systems that mechanically support thin masonry veneers. Join us to compare various systems and traditionally laid face brick masonry as well as review critical design and installation factors.

You'll also learn about performance tests that establish code compliance for proprietary thin veneer support systems and explore strategies for water penetration, structural performance, thermal efficiency, and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 285 approval.

Learning Objectives

1. Discover water management strategies for mechanically supported thin masonry veneer systems.
2. Analyze veneer support methods for mechanically supported thin veneer systems.
3. Explore requirements for supporting thin masonry veneer over continuous insulation.
4. Learn how thin masonry veneer systems comply with building codes

Questions/Comments?

Email: events@glengery.com

Lunch will be provided.

Our events are open to architectural, design, and building industry professionals only.

Enhancing Thin Masonry Veneer: Metal Support Systems

This session will examine the design and performance of metal backing systems that mechanically support thin masonry veneers. Join us to compare various systems and traditionally laid face brick masonry as well as review critical design and installation factors.

You'll also learn about performance tests that establish code compliance for proprietary thin veneer support systems and explore strategies for water penetration, structural performance, thermal efficiency, and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 285 approval.

Learning Objectives

1. Discover water management strategies for mechanically supported thin masonry veneer systems.
2. Analyze veneer support methods for mechanically supported thin veneer systems.
3. Explore requirements for supporting thin masonry veneer over continuous insulation.
4. Learn how thin masonry veneer systems comply with building codes

Questions/Comments?

Email: events@glengery.com

You're invited to join the WIA Committee for our annual International Women's Day Celebration! We always look forward to gathering with our community at this event, and this year we'll be empowering and activating our Auras of Action with Inner Light Aura (https://www.innerlightaura.com/) and our longtime friends and partners at Brickworks Studio.
International Women's Day and the (United States') Women's History Month signals global recognition celebrating the historical, cultural, and political achievements of women. The day invites everyone to envision what a world without gender inequity might look like, and to reflect on what action we can take against gender inequality around the world.

Thanks to our event sponsor and host, Brickworks Design Studio.

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Lunch will be served

Our events are open to architectural, design, and building industry professionals only.

The Society of Facade Engineering North America Hub is pleased to invite you to our annual NYC Forum: State of Circularity.

How can architects and engineers confront climate change and market precariousness with their facade designs? At SFE NA's 2025 NYC Forum, prominent facade designers, construction experts, and industry players will discuss challenges and opportunities in facade system circularity. By designing for disassembly and understanding the realities of facade material recycling, panelists will discuss how embodied carbon reduction can be achieved while maintaining beautiful designs.

This will be a highly interactive event as attendees are encouraged to provide their perspective on how we as facade designers and engineers can address pinch points and embrace opportunities in designing facades with disassembly and reuse in mind. An introductory guide and reflection questions will be circulated prior to the event to help prepare attendees to get the most out of the event.

At the conclusion of the panel discussion will feature a note from our sponsors and a happy hour.

Questions/Comments?

Email: events@glengery.com

Lunch will be provided.

Our events are open to architectural, design, and building industry professionals only.

Lunch & Learn:
Brick Product &Technical Specifications

This presentation will elaborate upon the information typically presented in a brick product technical data sheet, using typical Glen-Gery technical data sheets as examples. An overview of frequently encountered American brick standards will be provided. This will be followed by in-depth descriptions of the individual tests reported on in the data sheet, as well as the interpretation and significance of the reported values and their respective limits. You will earn 1 LU/HSW credit for attending. 

This presentation should teach attendees-

• Analyze a typical brick technical data sheet to find physical properties related to brick durability.
• Apply appropriate ASTM brick standards and based on intended use and building application.
• Compare the requirements of “Grade”, “Class”, and “Type” applications within common brick standards.
• Explore how tests used to determine commonly reported brick properties are performed.
• Describe the significance of the reported values and how they relate to product performance.

Questions/Comments?

Email: events@glengery.com

Lunch will be provided.

Our events are open to architectural, design, and building industry professionals only.

Achieving Optimum Envelope Performance with Ceramic Rainscreen Facades

SK1N is an adaptive building envelope solution suitable for installation on walls of new and existing buildings. Ceramic rainscreens are a versatile façade cladding option that combine generations of building science knowledge with the proven durability and beauty of fired ceramics. The result is an advanced cladding that can makes significant contribution to a high-performance building envelope. This program reviews how resilient, maintenance free ceramic rainscreens, made from natural and recycled materials minimize water penetration, resist fire, benefit project schedules and achieve energy efficiency requirements.

Learning Objectives

1. Identify common components of ceramic rainscreen assemblies and their functions

2. Describe how ceramic rainscreens achieve superior water penetration resistance.

3. Discuss how the attributes of ceramic rainscreens contribute to important aspects of highperformance envelope design, such as project schedule, fire resistance and environmental impact

4. Review strategies for meeting energy code requirements with ceramic rainscreen systems.

Credit

1 AIA LU/HSW

Questions/Comments?

Email: events@glengery.com