Terra cotta tiles have been used to clad buildings in the United States for several decades, providing a distinctive aesthetic touch. Today, designers are discovering they can embed terra cotta into architectural and structural precast concrete panels as a means to more efficiently use terra cotta on projects.

After reading this article, readers will be able to:
1. Describe the design considerations for the application of terra cotta on precast concrete.
2. Explain how terra cotta is used in precast concrete.
3. Describe the benefits of using terra cotta-faced precast concrete.
4. Explain the specification and requirements when using terra cotta with precast concrete