Two Canadian projects are among the winners of the2024 Brick in Architecture Awards, an international design competition featuring fired-clay brick.Now in its 35thyear, the2024 winning projects span Canada, the United States, China, England, Mexico and Russia. Judged by a jury of peers, winners include Best in Class, Gold, Silver and Bronze. The overall Craftsmanship Award honours a mason or team of masons that skillfully installs brick in an artful or unique way.The award winners highlight bricks limitless versatility to create inspired, sustainable designs that achieve any aesthetic, said BIA president and CEO Tricia Mauer, who also emphasized how material choice matters in designing for resilience, including bricks enhanced durability, fire resistance and energy efficiency. With the unpredictability of natural disasters, brick provides peace of mindbrick stands for good, she said.The two Canadian winners include the following.Maple House at Canary Landing House. Credit: McNeill PhotographyPaving & LandscapingMaple House at Canary Landing HouseToronto, OntarioDesigner: CCxABrick Manufacturer: The Belden Brick CompanyBrick Distributor: Masons Masonry Supply LTDMasonry Contractor: ORIN Landscaping at RONI GroupHouse 52. Photo credit: Stacey BrandfordResidential Single-FamilyHouse 52Toronto, OntarioArchitect: Izen Architecture Inc.Masonry Contractor: Red Robin MasonryThis years judges include Evan Burch, AIA, associate, ASD | SKY; Stefanie Greenfield, AIA, principal, CambridgeSeven; Chris Sano, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, principal | Design Director, BRW Architects, Inc. and Jay White, AIA, LEED AP, principal, Liollio Architecture.To see the full list of winners, click here.The post Two Canadian projects among winners of 2024 Brick in Architecture Awards appeared first on Canadian Architect.