How could an architect estimate the weight of a brick wall if each brick weighs three pounds?

To estimate the weight of a brick wall, an architect can first determine the total number of bricks in the wall by calculating its area in square feet and dividing it by the area of a single brick. For instance, if the wall is 100 square feet and each brick covers 0.5 square feet, there would be 200 bricks. Multiplying the total number of bricks (200) by the weight of each brick (3 pounds) would yield an estimated total weight of 600 pounds for the wall. Additionally, the architect should consider the mortar and any structural supports, which may add to the overall weight.