Architect Resources
Our architect resources bring together expert knowledge, technical insights, and trusted specification advice to support your architectural brick choices at every stage of your projects.
From brick slips and bonds to glazing, sustainability and installation guidance, these architect resources are crafted directly by our brick experts to help you make confident, informed decisions. Whether you’re working on a one-off residential build or a major urban regeneration scheme, we have guidance to help you in your architectural brick choices.
Our specialist team has created each guide to share practical knowledge, industry trends, and design-led thinking that can elevate both the process and performance of your build.
We understand that selecting the right materials for your project is key to its success, which is why we have curated a comprehensive collection of e-booklets, technical guides, and product brochures to equip you with the information that you need.
Whether you’re an architect looking for innovative brick designs, a contractor needing precise specifications, or a developer interested in sustainable building materials, our architect resources are designed to support your decision-making process as you prepare your project design.
Our e-booklets give you all the knowledge that you need to expand your learning and make your design a success. We regularly update our resources, so be sure to check back for the latest insights and technical guides from our team.
Downloadable Architect Resources
Complete Guide to Brick Slips
Brick slips have revolutionised modern architecture by offering a lightweight, space-saving alternative to full bricks without compromising aesthetics or durability. This guide covers everything from their composition and types to installation methods, sustainability benefits, and real-world case studies.
Why Download?
This booklet offers valuable insights into brick slips, helping you make sustainable and cost-effective choices for your next project.
Designing with Long Format Bricks
Long format bricks offer architects a more refined and contemporary way to shape facades, using extended proportions to create strong horizontal emphasis, clean lines and a more considered architectural expression. Our guide explores the design potential of long format bricks and the practical decisions that help turn design intent into a successful project.
Why Download?
This booklet offers practical guidance on designing with long format bricks, helping you make more confident decisions around layout, detailing and specification.
Inspiring Architectural Designs with Glazed Brick Slips
Glazed brick slips add a unique vibrancy to architectural projects, offering a blend of durability and striking aesthetics. This guide explores the different types of glazing, including metallic, transparent, and crystal-clear finishes, and showcases how architects are using them in contemporary designs.
Why Download?
This guide highlights the creative possibilities of glazed brick slips, demonstrating how they can enhance any project with bold colours and reflective finishes.
Blending Colour with Glazed Bricks & Slips
Blending colours, finishes and textures with glazed bricks and brick slips can create more expressive and distinctive facades. From subtle tonal transitions and contrasting palettes to gloss levels, patterns and feature areas, our guide covers key design considerations alongside practical guidance on sampling, specification and installation.
Why Download?
This guide shows how colour blending can add depth, rhythm and identity to glazed brickwork, helping you make informed choices around materials, finishes and detailing.
How to Specify Long Format Bricks
This is an essential guide for architects, specifiers, and designers working with this elegant, linear brick type. Our e-booklet explains how to choose, detail, and install long format bricks.
Why Download?
Download this guide to gain practical insights on specifying long format bricks for striking facades, refined detailing, and creative architectural designs.
A Guide to Special Shaped Bricks
Our guide to special shaped bricks is a practical resource for architects, builders, and design professionals interested in the potential of brickwork. This e-booklet demystifies the terminology, applications, and design versatility of special shaped bricks, highlighting how these unique forms can enhance your architectural creativity.
Why Download?
Download this guide to discover brick design possibilities that go far beyond standard bricks, perfect for elevating your next project.
Complete Guide to Brick Bonds and Mortar Joints
This guide provides a detailed overview of different brick bonding patterns and mortar joint profiles, explaining how they influence both aesthetics and structural integrity. From classic Flemish and English bonds to modern stack and herringbone patterns, this booklet explores how bond selection impacts durability, visual appeal, and performance.
Why Download?
This guide helps in making informed choices about bond patterns and mortar joints to enhance both the longevity and beauty of architectural structures.
UK Construction Events Calendar 2026/2027
Our team has brought together a selection of key UK construction, architecture, facade, and design events scheduled for 2026 and 2027. Covering exhibitions, festivals, conferences, and year-round industry programmes where you can explore new materials, gain inspiration, and stay informed about the latest trends shaping the built environment.
Why Download?
Download this event calendar to help you plan which shows, talks, and industry gatherings are most relevant to your projects.
Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
We are committed to supporting architects, designers, developers and construction professionals in their ongoing education. Our architect CPD seminars offer a range of engaging sessions designed to expand your knowledge of brick solutions, industry trends, and best practices. These sessions provide valuable insights while helping you meet your professional development requirements.
Why Join?
Our CPD events offer a chance to deepen your expertise, stay ahead of industry innovations, and engage with experts in the field. Sign up today and take your knowledge to the next level.
Contact our brick experts
Have questions or need more information? Our team is always happy to help. Whether you’re looking for technical advice, product recommendations, or guidance on an upcoming project, we are here to assist you.
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