Fall 2015: Table of Contents

Words: Bronzella Cleveland
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Fall 2015:

Table of Contents

Features

Project Spotlight
Grimmwelt Kassel
We’re all familiar with the tales from the Brothers Grimm, the 19th-century German authors whose stories still haunt and entertain us today. Their work still is being adapted into new books, movies, and TV shows today. And the brothers themselves are getting a little more recognition in their home country in the form of a new museum.
By Cory Sekine-Pettite

Materials
Challenging The Myths Of Permeable Pavement
With the imminent trouble of urban flooding on the rise, permeable pavement (PP) is quickly gaining notoriety as a sleek and ethical solution. So, let’s challenge the myths of PP and clarify some of the annual, bi-annual, quarterly, and monthly maintenance misinformation surrounding these pavers
By Jonathan Hendy and Pete Baloglou

Design Trends
Things Are Looking Up In Hardscaping
If you were to visit the site of a new building project and were asked to examine the hardscaping design, your natural inclination would be to look down at ground. In most instances, you wouldn’t be wrong in making that choice. But if you were to visit the site of 1200 Seventeenth Street in Washington, D.C., you would be encouraged to focus your gaze upward – to the roof.
By Cory Sekine-Pettite

Columns & Departments

From the Editor
Supplies

Why Mast Climbers Have Become Indispensable in Modern Masonry
August 2026

Masonry is one of the oldest trades in the construction industry, yet it continues to evolve. While the principles of laying brick and stone have remained largely unchanged for centuries, the equipment supporting masons has undergone a dramatic transforma

Moisture in Masonry: A Key Concern
August 2026

As building envelopes become tighter and more performance-driven, clarity around moisture management in masonry applications is more important than ever. In masonry wall assemblies, where water penetration is expected and managed rather than eliminated, t

Revailo Upgrades to Platinum in the 2026 and 2027 MAP
August 2026

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is thrilled to announce that Revailo will upgrade their Silver partnership to a prominent Platinum partnership for the remainder of the 2026 MAP and for the duration of the 2027 MAP.

Designing High-Performance Masonry Envelopes: Selecting the Right Air Barrier System
August 2026