Fall 2014: Table of Contents

Words: Bronzella Cleveland 

Masonry Design Fall Issue

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Fall 2014:

Table of Contents

features

Materials
Porous Pavements Q&A: Answers from the Man who Wrote the Book on the Subject
As the use of porous pavements grows, designers and agencies all over North America are learning for the first time this new approach to stormwater management.
By Bruce K. Ferguson, FASLA

Materials
Brick Paver Installation Methods
The versatility of the modules, patterns, colors, textures, and joint and paver finishes can create endless design options to fit any condition, use, and customer taste.
By Arthur Mintie

Design Trends
Award-Winning Hardscape Designs
A look at three of ICPI’s 2013 HNA Hardscape Project Award Winners
By Cory Sekine-Pettite

Project Spotlight
Bombay Sapphire’s New Facility
Heatherwick Studio converts an old paper mill into a beautiful, botanical distillery.
By Cory Sekine-Pettite

columns & departments

Letter from the Editor
Supplies

Building Stonework That Lasts Beyond the Surface
April 2026

How Today’s Systems Strengthen Traditional Masonry In masonry, longevity has always been the true measure of craftsmanship. Any wall can look impressive the day it’s finished, but the real test comes years later, after the first freeze-thaw cycle, after t

Rob McKay
Technical Talks
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Mastering The Art Of Masonry Repair: The Dos and Don’ts
April 2026

Whether we specialize in repairs and restoration work or new construction, repairs are something that we all must do, at least from time to time. With ever-increasing competition from faster and cheaper building systems, the onus is on us as masonry profe

John Bard
Technical Talks
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The Evolution of Brick Staining: From Color Complaints to Industry Essential
April 2026

Over thirty years ago, much of the conversation around brick staining centered on color complaints. In the early days, nearly all of our work stemmed from those situations, projects where something had gone wrong, and staining was brought in as a correcti

Don Foster
MAP Partner
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Is Contact with Wet Mortar or Grout Dangerous?
April 2026

In the world of masonry, few materials are as common as mortar and grout. Whether you are laying brick, concrete masonry units (CMU), or pouring grout into masonry walls, wet cement and mortar are constant companions. However, beneath their utility lies a

Zach Everett
Technical Talks
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