Reading one has allowed me to understand that the design of a building consists of several elements and systems before it is constructed.  Bricks, wood, steel, concrete, and cmu are a variety of materials that can be used in the construction of a building. The materials in conjunction with some form of adhesive can help prevent deterioration of a structure and combat various weather conditions. Each material has it’s own strength and are therefore stronger when combined. Architecture have several branches many of which are dependent on each other and build on each other.  What i found the most interesting from the reading was how intricate architecture is, from the breakdown of the different types of the materials to the relationship between a building element and its properties. I never thought that I would have a favorite materials but the diversity and the multi-usage of bricks have peaked my interest; from how they are made to how they can be use and the many ways it can be laid to create different patterns.