When: Wednesday, May 13, 2026 from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM CT
Where: Bricks Inc. - 3425 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60623
Event Agenda:
* Please arrive before or promptly at 11AM.
Details:
Join us for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of Bricks Incorporated, a family-owned business that has been a cornerstone of Chicago’s building materials industry since 1967. Located in the Little Village neighborhood, Bricks Incorporated has spent decades supplying both reclaimed and new masonry products for some of the region’s most notable historic and high-end projects.
During this guided tour, attendees will explore the facility and learn how reclaimed materials—particularly Chicago Common Brick—are salvaged, processed, and reintroduced into modern construction. Participants will also gain insight into the company’s expanded capabilities through its subsidiary, Fenestration Solutions Inc., and its diverse product lines including brick, stone, mortar, rainscreen systems, windows, and doors.
This experience offers a unique opportunity to connect Chicago’s architectural past with today’s design practices, while seeing firsthand how sustainability and preservation intersect in the built environment.
Learning objectives:
After visiting Bricks Inc. participants will:
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Understand the history and evolution of Chicago Common Brick and its role in shaping the city’s architectural identity
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Identify the key characteristics and applications of reclaimed brick in modern construction and restoration projects
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Explore the processes involved in salvaging, cleaning, and reusing historic masonry materials
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Recognize the environmental and sustainability benefits of material reclamation and adaptive reuse
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Examine real-world case studies demonstrating how reclaimed materials are integrated into contemporary design
This course is 1 AIA Credit.
Registration Cost (Includes lunch): $40 for CSI Members & $50 Non-Members