Sustainability in Hardscaping: The Path to a Greener Future

As the use of outdoor spaces is increasingly emphasized in today’s built environments, sustainable hardscape design strategies have never been more crucial. Where do you begin? Sustainability in Hardscaping: The Path to a Greener Future has you covered as it explains the role of eco-friendly materials in outdoor construction. Discover how to incorporate sustainable practices into hardscaping projects with information on: 

• Three sustainable design trends of the future. Understand how low-carbon construction materials for outdoor spaces fit into these trends.
• Climate-positive design. Explore green building solutions for urban plazas and parks, walkable communities, and rooftop spaces.
• Sustainable hardscape materials. Delve into the qualities and ingredients of various pavers and slabs to understand what can make them more sustainable.
• Specific green building criteria. Learn how products such as permeable pavers for rainwater management contribute toward LEED credits and compare the embodied carbon of paver solutions and poured-in-place concrete. 

Case studies illustrate the themes and provide inspiration. 

Download this eBook for a primer on sustainable hardscape design and ideas for sourcing materials that meet your green building objectives while expressing your design aesthetic. Keep this resource handy as a reference. 

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