Masonry Wall Sections

From my sketchbook, hand-drawn wall sections for all-masonry wall-building systems from Europe, with creative adaptations. Two primary methods include aerated autoclaved concrete block (AAC), and concrete block (or brick) cavity wall systems, prevalent in the U.K. Part of a grand research inquiry into more permanent masonry wall systems that could be used in North America. There was a recent huge run-up on lumber prices in the period from year 2020-2021, which made it look like all-masonry wall systems were easily cost-comparable. (Lumber price has deflated somewhat now.) These wall systems are perfect for my smaller cottage homes. I spent a lot of time in the last month researching and watching construction methods from the U.K. and Europe.