A dry-stackable masonry brick having a top surface, a bottom surface, a
front surface, a rear surface, and opposing side surfaces. The brick is
provided with a plurality of channels, which extend along the top, bottom
and one side of the brick. The channels are configured and arranged so
that they are able to receive a projection from one or more adjacent
bricks in an interlocking relation. The brick may be positioned on either
of the opposing sides in a vertical orientation, with the bottom side up,
or even with the rear surface facing forwardly. The front and rear
surfaces of the brick may be provided with different surface treatments
to increase the number of differently configured walls that may be
constructed. Moreover, the front and rear surfaces may be provided with
marginal areas that are configured so that they are able to receive and
retain filler material. Thus, when a plurality of bricks is assembled
together into a structure and filler material is applied to the marginal
areas, the structure creates the impression that it has been constructed
using conventional masonry techniques and technologies. One or more
bricks may be operatively connected to a suitable support or substructure
by the use of one or more fastening elements, which are configured to
engage a brick via one or more of its channels and/or its projection.