Masonry Magazine October 2012 Page. 16
Permeable Paving
BY TED CORVEY
Walk across any number of college campuses, upscale housing developments or downtown historic districts across America, and you'll see what they have in common: clay brick pavers in plazas, parking lots, sidewalks and streets.
As always, they add to the scene, combining an uncommon durability with a classic aesthetic, providing a permanent, visually pleasing foundation to the surroundings. They're green, because they're made of shale and water, which are among the most abundant building materials on the planet; and they last virtually forever - the definition of sustainability.
It's a story that's been told for years, and now, there are a few new chapters. These days, the biggest part of that story is permeable paving.