A building’s façade is much more than a pretty face. Exterior cladding plays a dual role as the architecture’s primary aesthetic and the building envelope’s first layer, making it one of the most ...

When it comes to construction and renovation, masonry work plays a vital role in both structural integrity and aesthetic appeal. Whether you're planning to build a retaining wall, install a stone ...

(Editor’s note: This is the first of a two-part series.) The art, craft, skill and trade of masonry has been revered for thousands of years. Works of art, civil engineering projects and buildings from ...

There are many reasons to start building a beautiful inexpensive stone house, but we’ll list seven here. To build a stone house from scratch is to create a sustainable home that can last for centuries ...

On a rocky hillside in an agricultural village halfway between Rome and Naples, an ancient form of building is being revived. Dry stone masonry—a technique dating back thousands of years—is being used ...

A masonry fence can boost privacy and curb appeal, but there's more to it than looks. Know what to expect before you install one in your backyard.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - A local initiative has piqued the interest of some students in sharpening their stone masonry skills. Last week, the new Cave Hill Bridge to Crafts Careers Program debuted, ...