UNIT PAVER DESIGN
A fabulous way to add character to your garden floor
When designing an outdoor room we should consider the character and function of its three defining spatial planes: FLOORS, WALLS and CEILINGS.
This month let's explore adding character to the FLOOR PLANE using UNIT PAVERS. This is a special material that can serve many functional needs, while also having endless pattern options...from herringbone to basketweave to running bond and anything you can imagine. Let's jump in and learn more!
Step back and learn more about floors, walls and ceilings in Garden Guide No. 001: GARDEN ROOMS. Click here to visit our DESIGN LIBRARY. Look under the SPATIAL DESIGN section.
GOODNESS FOR YOU THIS MONTH
Below you will find several items to help you learn more about UNIT PAVER DESIGN. From written words to dynamic resources to applied activities to group discussions. Explore our topic from different angles and gain a new perspective. Click on the first two images below to download PDFs. Further down you will find a unit paver resource library, links to our community, plus live sessions too!
Technical Resources
Concrete Masonry and Hardscapes Association (CMHA) has a fabulous site with lots of inspirational projects, plus technical drawings (wow!). Take a peek below to see if they can help you detail out what's happening below the ground.
Check out some paver details!DYNAMIC RESOURCE LIBRARY:
UNIT PAVER DESIGN
Rather than a video I thought it would be more beneficial to have an ever-evolving library of paver patterns and designs. The images below link to Pinterest boards for different types of paver patterns. These provide inspiration in context to help you explore many more ways to add character to your garden floors.
BASKETWEAVE
Two pavers that are rotated every square.
HERRINGBONE
Pavers are set at a 45 degree angle and staggered in a zigzag pattern.
RUNNINGBOND
Rows of pavers that are staggered from the line above and below.
STACKED BOND
Pavers are stacked on top of one another.
SOLDIER COURSE
An edge pattern often used as a “trim” for other patterns.
STYLISH PATIOS
Mix and match patterns or create something totally new!
OUR COMMUNITY
Don't forget to hang out with everyone to share your work and chat about UNIT PAVER DESIGN! Check in to share your activity via the CHALLENGES area. Specific links are located in each activity below.
Activity .01
UNIT PAVER INSPIRATION
Share a photo of garden floor that uses unit pavers in an inspiring way. Let us know why you chose it.
Activity .02
UNIT PAVER PATIO DESIGN
Design a patio using unit pavers in a way that accentuates the function and form of the furniture you choose.
Share your design via images on a mood board and/or draw your patio in plan view so we can see how your patterns mingle.
Share a win!
What have you accomplished in the last month that makes you super happy? Let us celebrate with you!
LIVE SESSIONS
We have two this month: our normal Q+A, plus a special guest presentation. These will both be recorded in case you can't make it (then posted right back here). Visit the Q+A SCHEDULE for times and links or click below.
I can't wait to see you!
Pavers: Upcoming Trends + New Products
Doug Heisterkamp, Technical Sales Representative from Quick Supply Co. in Des Moines, Iowa
Wednesday, July 19
8 AM PST | 10 AM CST | 11 AM EST
London: 4 PM BST
Sydney: July 20 at 1 AM AEST
Our questions: SPREADSHEET
Grab the CHAT NOTES
Monthly Q+A
Thursday, July 20
2 PM PST | 4 PM CST | 5 PM EST
London: 10 PM BST
Sydney: July 21 at 7 AM
Grab the CHAT NOTES
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