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Permeable Pavement

3/27/2014

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Allen Pratt, a Master of Landscape Architecture Candidate at the University of Georgia, was the winner of the Fall 2013 Scholarship Raffle. Mr. Pratt entered his presentation, "Permeable Pavement," via PaveShare's contribute page. His work focuses on an overview of Permeable Interlocking Concrete Pavements, which ranges from permeable paver benefits, paver types, and construction documentation.


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Types and Applications

5/14/2013

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There are several different applications for the use of segmental concrete pavers. Both the solid interlocking pavers and the open grid pavers can be utilized in the applications, however, each of the two types have more common applications that they are typically associated with. The typical applications are separated by the type of paver and the list belowincludes the applications and some of their specific uses. Following this basic introduction to the various applications, each one will be expanded upon on the subsequent pages. Each of the uses contains design examples and diagrams that illustrate the design variety in their use. Portion of Harfmann/Day publication 

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Design Principles

5/14/2013

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The common misconception about the topic of paving is that it is exclusively used for parking lots. In this section, two new concepts are introduced that redefine the way in which paving is viewed. The two major sections stimulate and promote thinking about the exterior horizontal surfaces in a non-traditional way and presents diagrams and illustrations that integrate the use of precast concrete pavers into the design of the built environment. Portion of Harfmann/Day publication 



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Scale

5/14/2013

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The issue of scale is a common concern when designing the large exterior surfaces of the urban carpet. Large monolithically paved surfaces do not tend to provide the human with any dimensional relationship to the environment on which their feet are planted. The use of segmental paving, by default, offers a direct dimensional relationship between the human and the individual units that make up the paved assembly. 
Portion of Harfmann/Day publication 


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Zones and Marking

5/14/2013

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The combinations of various patterns and colors of concrete pavers can be used to suggest different zones of use or activity.  Segmental pavers can also be combined with traditional paving to achieve the same separation between activities or design elements. The use of individual units assembled to provide a continuous paved surface allows for the change in pattern or color of an individual unit or a group of units.  The markers can be used for visual cues between activities or for indicating the location of subsurface utilities. Portion of Harfmann/Day publication 

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Types and Patterns

5/14/2013

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There are several various of sizes, shapes and pattern between the two basic types of segmental concrete pavers. Within each of the basic types of solid interlocking and open grid pavers there are many design variations and different names for the same shaped elements. This section attempts to identify the basic unit types by geometric configuration or type and illustrates the various design patterns that can be achieved using the unit Local manufacturers should be consulted on the specific patterns available.Portion of Harfmann/Day publication 

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Safety

5/14/2013

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The surface provided by precast concrete pavers is a naturally safe surface for both vehicular and pedestrian traffic usage. The variety in pattern and color can also define different zones of use that might separate vehicular traffic from pedestrian traffic.
Portion of Harfmann/Day publication - Other advantages include: Design Variety, Zip and Unzip, Environmental Impact, and Cost. 



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Design Variety

5/14/2013

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The variety in shape, size and color of segemental precast concrete pavers results in many design opportunities. The units by default result in a visually stimulating surface that can vary in scale, colors, patterns and can be combined in various ways in order to emphasize or mark certain aspects of a design.
Portion of Harfmann/Day publication - Other advantages include: Environmental Impact, Safety, Zip and Unzip, and Cost. 


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Loading Basics : Lesson Overview

9/28/2012

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The successful transferal of any vertical load through a segmental paved area requires the incorporation of three principles. These principles must be utilized when installing open grid as well as solid interlocking pavers. It is also important to note that all three principles are equally important.


3 Principles of Vertical Load Transfer

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1. Continuous/Contiguous
Describes the necessity of the pavers to be adjacent to each other for successful load transferal

GO TO >> Continuous
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2. Edge Restraint
Describes the need to contain the paved area for the proper development of horizontal forces.

GO TO >> Edge Restraint
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3. Five Layers
Describes the preparation of the base for the various load applications.

GO TO >> 5 Layers
A Guide for Design Integration of Concrete Pavers, Anton C. Harfmann, AIA; Gary E. Day, RA.
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Loading Basics : Continuous

9/25/2012

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Vertical loads are transferred through an assembly of units through the development shear between the units. When the units are placed next to each other in a tight arrangement, friction between the units is developed thereby mobilizing a large portion of the paved plane for load resistance. In order to develop the friction which develops the shear, the units must be continuous and contiguous within an arrangement. 


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Safavid Surfaces and Parametricism

3/28/2012

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Derek Kaplan discusses the role of patterning in contemporary design through the lens of Islamic architecture, "With this current resurgence of surface articulation comes a renewed value in revisiting historical examples from veins of architecture that have previously pursued this line of development, with Islamic architecture being particularly relevant due to its avoidance of representational iconography in favor of highly sophisticated geometry and pattern.  Read the article on archinect.


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January 10th, 2012

1/10/2012

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Place-Making Explorer

1/10/2012

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In this interactive animation, the student will explore a cityscape finding place types that landscape architects commonly work with in urban areas, including space, edge, path, threshold, and focus. Each place is attributed to a quote from Catherine Dee's Form and Fabric in Landscape Architecture, A Visual Introduction, along with example photography. (Animation currently being updated for 2018 - check back later!)

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Denver Streetscape

1/9/2012

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The following case studies were compiled as part of the Denver Avenue Streetscape Design Project in order to help inform the design process for Denver Avenue’s streetscape.


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Pattern as Zone Marker/Movement Director

1/9/2012

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A case study from Pine Street, Seattle, WA


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Pattern Generation

1/9/2012

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Pattern Exploration by Jerry Clapsaddle. Including Abstract to grid, Develop rules for pattern generation; Explore patterns from rules; Include/overlay colors; Explore scales, media, images, movement, emotions; Translate to sites with segmental pavement.


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Mondrian Studio Project

1/9/2012

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In design, techniques of reduction such as abstraction often use a visual language of form, line and color to distill complex ideas and data into focused, symbolic design concepts.  The goal of this exercise is to encourage innovative design informed and inspired by available, reusable, scalable and familiar constraints.


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Abstraction - Form

1/9/2012

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The goal of this project is to explore the inherent geometric and pattern potentials in segmental pavers through the use of abstraction.  The objective is to develop a pattern that abstracts a work of art, a place, or other source of inspiration using as ‘building blocks’ the dimensions, colors, and finishes commonly found in segmental pavers.  


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A Guide for Design Integration of Concrete Pavers

1/9/2012

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It is the goal of this guide to improve the design of the paved plane of the built environment by expanding the level of knowledge about concrete pavers. This will be accomplished through the organizing of information and support material for both the instructor and the students. 


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January 06th, 2012

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