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News Release from: Hanson Formpave | Subject: Aquaflow permeable paving
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 30 August 2006
Formpave Aquaflow for sustainable
Genesis project
Formpave has supplied its patented Aquaflow permeable paving to the sustainable Genesis project in Somerset.
Formpave, a leading manufacturer of standard and specialist concrete block pavers and permeable paving solutions, has supplied its patented Aquaflow permeable paving to the sustainable Genesis project in Somerset The Genesis project, sited at Somerset College of Arts and Technology in Taunton, is an educational development, funded by the South West of England Regional Development Agency and the Learning and Skills Council
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 16 May 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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The centre had a strong focus on cutting edge sustainable construction methods and materials for the benefit of students and academics.
Formpave's Aquaflow permeable paving was used for car parking bays and surrounding areas.
Commenting on the installation, Kate Robinson, director at Formpave, said, "We are delighted to be involved in such an environmentally challenging development and feel that our Aquaflow paving is perfect for the parking areas in this sustainable construction project".
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Patroned by Kevin McCloud (from the popular TV series, Grand Designs), the Genesis centre used a variety of traditional and non-traditional construction methods and materials to create energy saving, waste reducing streamlined, contemporary buildings that are sustainable and more environmentally friendly than traditional builds.
As a result of climate change drier summers are predicted but with more intense downpours, thus increasing the likelihood of floods due to increased run off from impermeable surfaces.
Local Councils and Government Agencies are encouraging the use of permeable paving in anticipation of these environmental pressures.
Formpave's system allows rain to infiltrate through a permeable concrete block paved surface into a unique stone sub-base where it is cleaned, by filtration and microbial action, before being released in a controlled manner into sewers or water courses, or infiltrated directly into the sub-grade.
Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS) are increasingly being used to prevent run-off and flooding, and as a method of collecting and cleaning storm water.
Formpave has designed a range of Aquaflow paving blocks to be used in conjunction with either tanked or infiltration systems.
All of the Aquaflow blocks and slabs provide drainage through vertical channels and allow water through the surface.
Tanked water can be reused for garden uses such as watering the plants and flowers, providing and environmental approach to paving.
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