To bricks, or not to bricks?

gorgeous brick home, a photo by zelda~c on Flickr.

Personally I like the look of brick homes, especially when done well, like this home near Northgate. Some people prefer the veneer look where only one side of the home is covered in brick. As well as looking good, bricks can be useful in temperature control because of the slow speed in which heat travels through them. Let me know your opinion or experience with brick homes in the comments!