With its strong product characteristics, clay brick pavements have been used for centuries.  This article describes the various brick paving systems available and when to use one over another.  Some systems are best to resist vehicular traffic, while others are more appropriate for pedestri... Show Full Article

June 12th the Brick Industry Association announced the winners of the 2008 Brick in Architecture Awards.  Among the winners was Oak Park, Illinois' Marion Street Streetscape featuring Whitacre Greer 3x9x3 shade 36 Red Sunset Boardwalk pavers.... Show Full Article

Whitacre Greer fired clay brick pavers may contribute to LEED credits on your next project.  Many of Whitacre Greer's standard colors have a Solar Reflectance Index (SRI)² of 29 or greater making them eligible for LEED Credit SS 7.1 Heat Island Effect, non-roof.  Some Whitac... Show Full Article

Design professionals for the city of Jacksonville, Florida recently chose Whitacre Greer pavers for the city's Main Street Project.  4x8x2-1/4 and 4x8x3-inch pavers in shades 30 Clear Red, 33 Dark Antique and 36 Red Sunset were selected for pedestrian and vehicular areas.  The pavers wil... Show Full Article

Recent testing of Whitacre Greer 30 series pavers revealed that Shades 30 Clear Red, 32 Antique, 33 Dark Antique and 36 Red Sunset meet USGBC LEED requirements for Credit 7.1 Heat Island Effect Non-Roof with a solar reflectance values (SRI)² of at least 29.  Credit 7.1 Heat Islan... Show Full Article

Whitacre Greer is pleased to present a permeable clay paver concept based on the existing Boardwalk paver.  The 2-1/4x9x3-inch thick paver features void space of 11% and is designed for both pedestrian and vehicular traffic.  When produced the unit will be available in W... Show Full Article

The recently constructed Muhammad Ali Center in Louisville, Kentucky features walks and plaza areas paved with Whitacre Greer 6x6x2-1/4-inch fired-clay brick pavers.  The pavers were selected by design professionals&nbs... Show Full Article

May 15-17 Whitacre Greer's extensive line of vacuum dry-pressed, fired-clay paving brick will be on display at the AIA 2008 National Convention and Design Exposition in Boston.  Visit with knowledgeable&nb... Show Full Article

The University of Tennessee recently selected Whitacre Greer pavers for its Neyland Stadium renovation.  The Whitacre Greer 4x8x2-3/4-inch Straight Edge Pavers in Shades 52 Majestic, 53 Cimmerian and 54 Chocolate for the project are being supplied... Show Full Article

Experience segmental paver installer and trainer, Greg Ambrose recently lauched Fairlawn Consulting.  Specializing in hands-on hardscape training, Fairlawn Consulting p... Show Full Article

Recent testing of Whitacre Greer 50 Series pavers, shades 50 Ivory, 52 Majestic, 53 Cimmerian & 54 Chocolate revealed that each color in the series has a solar reflectance index of greater than 29, making each eligible for LEED Credit Sustainable Sites 7.1 Heat Island Effect Non-Roof.  The i... Show Full Article

'Beauty that Endures - A Look at the Enduring Value and Timeless Beauty of Genuine Clay Pavers' by the Brick Industry Association's Leroy Danforth was featured in the February 2008 Masonry magazine.  Discover the wonderful attributes of clay pavers and learn how they p... Show Full Article

New for the 2008 hardscaping season, Town & Country Landscape Supply is now the master distributor for Whitacre Greer pavers in Chicagoland.  With multiple locations and an active sales staff, Town & Country is well positioned to... Show Full Article

Bluestone sidewalks, granite curbs, gutter and planters and Whitacre Greer Cobbled 3 x 9 x 3 Shade 36 Boardwalk pavers were harmoniously blended by The Lakota Group in the creation of this fabulous space.  The installation was comp... Show Full Article

Friday, February 29th, two projects utilizing Whitacre Greer pavers were honored ... Show Full Article