Those familiar with masonry design understand its benefits for building construction: no other material provides the beauty, strength, durability, design versatility, and sustainable attributes as materials like brick, block, and stone. Unfortunately, however, younger designers or those new to masonry may be reluctant to consider it due to its perceived complexity, the overwhelming options of materials and subassemblies, and the lack of a recognized standard for organizing masonry systems, assemblies, and components. …