Chicago is a city made of its own brick: A new book says that was a stroke of luck

Brick expert Will Quam’s book “Fire and Clay” details the ways in which bricks “reveal the hidden history of Chicago.” ...
The Spokesman-Review

Ask the Builder: Clay paving brick is superior

If you read my column on a regular basis, you may recall that about two months ago I touched on the perils of using paving brick made from concrete. These pavers fade in color over time as the thin ...
WTTW

A History of Chicago Architecture with the Humble Brick as Guide

In the new book Fire and Clay, Brick of Chicago's Will Quam tracks the history of architecture through the endlessly varied ...

Getting creative with brick and mortar

Visit the historic Gamble House in Pasadena, Calif., and you’ll see how the architects made use of thousands of clinker ...