Northwest Concrete Masonry Association

What material does an Australian architect choose for his own home? Concrete masonry, of course! "Concrete block screens cast engaging shadows during the day and create ephemeral lantern effects at night." We love the application of CMU in this beautiful residence. ➡️ Article about materials: https://lnkd.in/g7YDh7U9. ➡️ Project Profile for the Oak Beach House: https://lnkd.in/gjTR_xid #ConcreteMasonry #Architecture #BeautyOfBlock

Can concrete masonry be used for high-rise buildings? Why, yes--yes, it can! One example is the Excalibur Hotel in Las Vegas. The four towers of the 28-story structure are load-bearing masonry. Read the Concrete Masonry & Hardscapes Association Tek Note for more details! https://lnkd.in/gBkUGcmM #concretemasonry #architecture #masonrystrong 📷 L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal / Left Eye Images

Off-grid and designed for durability, this Australian home utilizes structural concrete masonry that should last 100+ years. The exposed piping in the bathroom adds an element of design interest while keeping everything accessible: https://lnkd.in/gG72nuJW #ConcreteMasonry #Architecture #SustainableDesign #BeautyofBlock

➡️ Did you know? We have several Tek Notes on our website, offering a wealth of CMU design information. ➡️ This one outlines northwest energy codes and how they apply to concrete masonry construction. ➡️ Access it anytime here: https://lnkd.in/gT_4reDd #ConcreteMasonry #StructuralEngineering #TekNotes

This beautiful home in Bellevue, WA, features concrete masonry throughout. The timeless nature and clean lines of the CMU are a perfect match for the property's sweeping views: https://lnkd.in/gZyq_KVU #ConcreteMasonry #Architecture #BeautyofBlock #MasonryStrong

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A Massachusetts high school recently selected concrete block for its new amenities building. Out of five options, committee members chose CMU because of its durability and sustainability, which will provide the most value long-term. Solid choice! https://lnkd.in/gbKvVfMC #concretemasonry #masonrystrong

What a unique design! This charming Netherlands home features vertical concrete blocks in an understated pink hue. https://lnkd.in/gxhFQWu9 #concretemasonry #architecture

A new ASTM International Property Resilience Assessment (PRA) guide is helping real estate stakeholders deal with the increased risk posed by extreme weather. It establishes a generalized, systematic approach to the assessment process: 1. Identify natural hazards (flood, wildfire, wind, etc.). 2. Evaluate site-specific risks as well as the capacity of the property to absorb and recover from them. 3. Implement resilience measures to enhance property-level performance. Materials such as concrete masonry increase a property's resistance to fire, flood, and other risks. Reach out to us anytime to learn more! https://lnkd.in/d9G_HZkx #concretemasonry #concreteblock #masonrystrong

➡️ In 2024, the United States experienced 24 confirmed weather/climate disaster events with losses exceeding $1 billion each. ➡️ These events included 17 severe storm events, 4 tropical cyclone events, 1 wildfire event, and 2 winter storm events. 💡 Our communities urgently require safe and resilient structures! Concrete block is an excellent choice for residential and commercial buildings alike. ➡️ Read more about the climate events here: https://lnkd.in/gsayAna9 #concretemasonry #concreteblock #climatedisasters #masonrystrong