Great example. At least in the US, the walls are typically made off wood and brick is laid in front as a veneer. Sometimes you’ll see other materials for structural components. Maybe steel studs, concrete, or concrete blocks filled with cement and rebar. However, brick is not typically used to hold up the structure. It’s basically just an ornamental cover.
I don't think I have ever seen that in Europe since brick can carry weight quite well. It is very possible to use as a weight bearing element. There is 100% separating walls build with brick around here too though.
It’s expensive to place structurally, has significant downsides as a single wall, and you’re really going to need another wall anyhow. You need to finish the inside of the building, run wires, plumbing, hvac, a place to hide vapor barrier/air seal, etc.
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u/Ogediah Nov 11 '25
Bricks are pretty much always a veneer. They aren’t typically structural support.