The key to using glass block in the home without leaning too Miami Vice? “Break up your glass-block walls into smaller ... and surrounding textures: Think matte finish and warm tones.

The clay blocks also offer excellent insulation, fire resistance, humidity reduction and thermal mass, keeping the home warm in winter and cool in summer. Their textured surface creates feature walls ...

Architect Michael Henriksen used exposed clay block walls, timber ceilings and cork flooring to bring a sense of "warmth and ...