Most residential drainage systems start the same way. Roof runoff is collected at downspouts. That water is piped underground. Area drains are added where water ponds. Everything is sent to a ditch, swale, or low spot somewhere on the property or to the street. There’s nothing inherently wrong with that approach. In fact, it’s how most residential drainage systems should begin. Where things tend to fall apart is not in the pipe layout or the materials—it’s in the assumptions

Part 5 of the “Designing with Strength” series for landscape architects and designers Previous post in this series: Locking It In: Polymeric Sand and Joint Stabilization for Interlocking Pavers Note: This series of articles is intended to provide an introduction to the concepts behind paver design for designers. It is not intended as a 'How To' guide for installers or contractors. Every design, no matter how thoughtful, eventually meets the test of time. Sun, rain, traffic,

Part 4 of the “Designing with Strength” series for landscape architects and designers Previous post in this series: Holding the Line: Edge Restraints and the Art of Durable Paver Design Note: This series of articles is intended to provide an introduction to the concepts behind paver design for designers. It is not intended as a 'How To' guide for installers or contractors. Coarse Sand or Polymeric Sand Stabilizer is commonly used to fill joints and secure interlocking pavers.