A masonry block system that includes a stretcher block and a half block, each block having connector means for interlocking with an adjacent block, the blocks being constructed in a such a manner as to enable quick and easy assembly of a building structure.

A concrete building block for masonry block walls is formed with first, second and third spaced parallel rectangular face shells, where the second face shell is intermediate the first and third face shells. First and second vertical end cross webs connect the first and second face shells and first and second spaced intermediate vertical cross webs connect the second and third face shells. Insulating inserts include end protrusions extending outwardly at the top edge thereof to fit into notches of the cross webs and include cutouts to accommodate mortar crumbs. The inserts further include longitudinal notches along the entire bottom edges and longitudinal notches along the entire top edges wherein said longitudinal notches along a bottom edge are dimensioned to mate with longitudinal notches along a top edge of neighboring ones of the insulating inserts creating an overlap that serves to (i) insulate against temperature transfer and (ii) provide a sound barrier.

A bracket for a building module. The bracket has a platform bearing a substantially planar surface, first and second sides appending from the platform away from the planar surface, and a bottom panel extending from the first side to the second side. Each of the first and second sides defines a proximal portion and a distal portion therealong. The distal portion of the first side is inwardly directed toward the distal portion of the second side. There is also a building module, a method for making a building module, and a method for constructing a building.

A thermal wall system may include a plurality of blocks configured to interconnect with each other forming a monolithic wall. The plurality of blocks form a series of vertical interior cavities that each extend from a top of the plurality of blocks to a bottom of the plurality of blocks, and tubing vertically extends through the series of vertical interior cavities.

A concrete building block for masonry block walls is formed with first, second and third spaced parallel rectangular face shells, where the second face shell is intermediate the first and third face shells. First and second vertical end cross webs connect the first and second face shells and first and second spaced intermediate vertical cross webs connect the second and third face shells. Insulating inserts include end protrusions extending outwardly at the top edge thereof to fit into notches of the cross webs and include cutouts to accommodate mortar crumbs. The inserts further include longitudinal notches along the entire bottom edges and longitudinal notches along the entire top edges wherein said longitudinal notches along a bottom edge are dimensioned to mate with longitudinal notches along a top edge of neighboring ones of the insulating inserts creating an overlap that serves to (i) insulate against temperature transfer and (ii) provide a sound barrier.

A concrete building block for masonry block walls is formed with first, second and third spaced rectangular face shells, where the second face shell is intermediate the first and third face shells. First and second cross webs connect the first and second face shells and a third cross web connects the second and third face shells. Insulating cores include end protrusions extending outwardly at the top edge thereof to fit into notches of the cross webs and include cutouts to accommodate mortar crumbs. The insulating cores further mate, creating an overlap that serves to (i) insulate against temperature transfer and (ii) provide a sound barrier. A unique block permits a combination of insulating inserts and solid grouting as well as a symmetric arrangement.

A construction element includes a frame and a block that slides in the frame when subjected to an external force. The block forms a tenon between two superimposed frames that form mortises. Construction elements fixed together laterally form modules that can be assembled in offset from one level to another to form a wall.

A module, in particular for a building, includes a wall having at least two, preferably parallel, wall outer sides, which are spaced apart from one another. At least one channel is disposed between the two wall outer sides and is filled with a self-curing material. A building including at least one module, a method for producing a module, a method for producing a building wall and a method for producing a building, are also provided.

This invention involves three masonry units that can aid in materializing masonry construction of better quality. The masonry units include the CMH-4, the CVMH-8 and the SNH-4. The CMH-4 includes cells that permit interior wall cavities that can help include larger piping inside walls as well as horizontal piping for sanitary ventilation without losing the traditional way of installing CMU's or interrupting the typical and usually recommended running bond. The CVMH-8 permits the cutting of the unit in different shapes, of which one can be used as framework. The SNH-4 is a concrete unit that can be used as a planting wall, that aids in openings without windows or doors and that is compatible in dimensions with other CMU's. The three units are compatible with existing masonry units, permitting their mixed use according to design needs.

A hempcrete wall comprising a stud wall, a hemprecte block panel including hemp hurd, hydrated type S lime, and a pumice, and a lumber embedded in the hemprete block panel with holes that allows fixing the hempcrete block panel to the stud wall. The hempcrete block includes a 17.5 lbs of hemp hurd, 10 lbs hydrated type S lime, 17 lbs of powdered pumice, and 44 lbs water.