this disclosure relates to masonry construction of residential houses using prefabricated masonry panels or blocks , such as autoclaved aerated concrete panels or concrete masonry units . unlike existing masonry construction methods , this masonry structure is reinforced by common wood studs as join keys . all wood studs are individually strap - tied directly to the foundation and horizontally bound together to form a network of cells enclosing masonry blocks throughout the entire building . considerations are given to prevent wood studs absorbing moisture from masonry material .