• KANSAS CITY ART INSTITUTE'S (KCAI) PAUL AND LINDA DEBRUCE HALL
  • Firm: Hefft
  • Material: Endicott Brick
  • Photo Credit: Hufft
  • USC JILL AND FRANK FERTITTA HALL
  • Architect: AC Martin
  • Builder: Hathaway Dinwiddie
  • Material: Pacific Clay Brick, Advanced Architectural Stone, and Precast Solutions
  • Masonry Contractor: R&R Masonry, Inc
  • UCSB HENLEY HALL
  • Architect: Kieran Timberlake
  • Builder: Sundt Construction Company
  • Material: Stoneyard Building Materials, Santa Barbara Sandstone
  • Masonry Contractor: Reyes Masonry Contractors, Inc
  • ARLETA HIGH SCHOOL, ARLETA CA
  • Architect: Langdon Wilson
  • Builder: TutorPerini
  • Material: Angelus Block
  • Masonry Contractor: R&R Masonry, Inc
  • LAGUNA BEACH COMMUNITY AND SENIOR CENTER
  • Architect: LPA, Inc
  • Builder: Swinterton
  • Material: Angelus Block
  • Masonry Contractor: Masonry Concepts, Inc
  • SAN DIEGO COUNTY FIRE STATION 44
  • Architect: COAR Design Group
  • Design-Build Firm: EC Constructors
  • Photo Credit: Pablo Mason

Building a sustainable future with Masonry

Unlock a world where design, efficiency, and sustainability meet/merge, stand the test of time, withstand elements, elevate design, and tell tales of craftsmanship and precision. Be a part of a legacy built brick by brick, stone by stone.

Sustainable, naturally sourced, cost effective

Masonry materials are sourced naturally without depleting limited resources. With their high thermal mass, masonry materials can effectively store and release heat. This helps maintain a consistent interior temperature in both hot and cold climates, reducing heating and cooling costs, being energy efficient and complying with green building codes.

Fire-resistant and non-combustible

Brick and stone are non-combustible materials that can prevent the spread of fire. Concrete masonry units (CMU) and other masonry materials are often used in fire-resistant barriers to enhance safety as well.

Durable and long lasting

Masonry is resistant to pests, rot, and certain weather conditions, contributing to its long lifespan and reduced need for frequent repairs or replacements. The industry launches new materials and technologies every year, ensuring masonry remains the best solution for long lasting and cost-effective building projects.

 

A vital component of California infrastructure

In California, masonry plays a vital role in construction and infrastructure development. Masonry buildings, reinforced with steel, can withstand earthquakes and other seismic activity.

New materials and technologies are being incorporated into the industry every year making masonry the best solution for long lasting and cost-effective sustainable buildings.

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Masonry Matters

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A New Approach to Urban Living

Christian Dimeling and Dominique Houriet’s Masonry Mastery is Taking On San Diego’s Housing Crisis.
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The Michelson Center for Convergent Bioscience

The Michelson Center for Convergent Bioscience epitomizes masonry’s architectural brilliance through adaptability and historic grandeur.
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Temple City High School’s Masonry Excellence

Temple City needed additional classroom buildings that reflected the school’s longstanding small town feel in a modern and sophisticated setting.
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The Masonry Materials Building California’s Architectural Landscape

Each year, the masonry industry incorporates new materials and technologies to ensure block, brick, and stone remain the best solution for long lasting and cost-effective buildings.
The Masonry Materials Building California’s Architectural Landscape

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