1. Residential
Landscape
Pavement

2. Definition of Pavement
 It is any hard natural or artificial surface
material that placed on the ground plan of the
outdoor space to establish a durable surface.
Gravel Brick Tile Stone Asphalt
Wood
Decking
Concrete

3. Advantages of Pavement
1. It is an expensive ground surface. So , it is
costly more than vegetation
2. it is a hard.
3. It is a durable.
4. It is an able to define exact edges of shapes
and forms .
5. It is easier maintenance than plants

4. Disadvantages of Pavement
1. It tends to be hotter than vegetative , ground surfaces
exposed to the sun.
2. They are impermeable to percolation of water.
3. It used in great quantities such as in urban areas , this
quality of impervious pavement can cause flooding and
erosion .
4. Many urban areas suffer from ever present inhuman
expanses of hard paving.

5. Functional and Compositional uses
Pavement can
accommodate wheeled
vehicles more easily than
other ground surface
materials.
Pavement can
perform
throughout the
year in all weather
conditions.
In dry weather ,
pavement prevents
wind erosion and
dust that result from
barren earth surface.

6. “Desire lines” plotted
between major entrances of
buildings
2-Provide Direction
Walks are designed and
located to reflect desire lines
A ribbon of pavement can be used to lead the eye and
provide direction between points in the landscape .

7. Urban space with
numerous “ Desire Lines “
Located between buildings
2-Provide Direction
Paved plaza accommodates
the numerous paths of
movement while
maintaining unity

8. 2-Provide Direction
A Strong Pavement Pattern can Direct and Lead Pedestrians between adjoining
spaces in an urban Setting

9. 3-Suggest Rate & Rhythm of Movement
 Width of Pavement:
Casual
Path and type of movement is affected by pavement width and
layout
Controlled Nervous

10. 3-Suggest Rate & Rhythm of Movement
Rhythm of movement can be influenced by the above variable