BUFFALO, N.Y. — Architects have turned to terra cotta for millennia. The clay-based ceramic is durable, lasting hundreds of years; it breathes, providing a natural system to transfer heat and water; ...

Terracotta’s traditional place in the urban landscape—adorning classic, turn-of-the-20th-century towers—gives it a sense of history, of being handcrafted, and of heft. But today’s use of architectural ...

Katherine Martinko is an expert in sustainable living. She holds a degree in English Literature and History from the University of Toronto. For years, we've touted the benefits of working from ...

Tiles can be used for many decorative and functional purposes around the home. Matching the right material to the right application is key – some tile materials are excellent for bathroom floors while ...

A few years ago local artist and teacher Ben Tyjeski published a comprehensive look at Milwaukee's architectural terra cotta. For his latest monograph, he takes a deeper dive into the beautiful East ...

Blue & William is located in North Sydney across the harbor from the city’s center. (Trevor Mein) Blue & William’s site was governed by local height and setback ordinances. Setbacks were required ...

PEORIA – Peoria's second-tallest building is, for the moment, not quite as tall. Workers doing extensive repairs to the terra cotta façade of the building have removed many pieces, including elaborate ...

American studios SOM and Gensler have completed a headquarters for media company Disney in New York City that references the local architecture but uses stand-out terracotta cladding. Officially named ...