Flood risks in urban areas are a pressing concern that demands immediate attention. A big part of the increased flood is impermeable surfaces made of concrete and asphalt. Over the years, many natural surfaces have been replaced with impermeable materials for urbanization. These surfaces do not allow rain and snowmelt to infiltrate the ground, which causes the water to run off into natural water sources, increasing water levels and exacerbating flooding.
Here’s one way to mitigate the risk to life and property— integrating permeable and porous surfaces into urban planning. These building solutions facilitate stormwater management and allow water to percolate into the ground below. To support experts in doing this, companies like Invisible Structures offer a range of sustainable, effective products that can be used in green infrastructure various applications.
Porous paving systems to increase water infiltration into ground
Grasspave2 and Gravelpave2 by Invisible Structures are flexible, plastic porous paving alternative to traditional, impermeable pavements. These stormwater management solutions have 92 percent void spaces that allow water to pass through the surface and be absorbed into the ground. By doing so, porous paving systems significantly reduce surface runoff, minimizing the risk of flash floods.
Stormwater management through green roof with water retention and detention systems
A green roof involves growing vegetation on building rooftops. Using an underground containment system such as Rainstore3 in these applications can help significantly mitigate stormwater challenges. These modular, stackable units allow for easy storage and controlled release of stormwater, lowering the risk of flooding. Plus, green also improves air quality by absorbing carbon dioxide from the environment and releasing oxygen. Furthermore, green roofs can enhance building insulation, reducing energy consumption for heating and cooling.
Rain Gardens with water storage systems support stormwater management
Besides green roofs, Rainstore3 can also be used to create efficient stormwater management solutions such as rain gardens. Layering vegetation-filled Grasspave2 over Rainstore3 increases the land’s water storage capacity. By allowing larger volumes of water into the system, these stormwater solutions by Invisible Structures help prevent urban flooding while promoting sustainable water use.
Green building certifications for greener projects
Because Invisible Structures’ products facilitate more efficient stormwater management, they can contribute to credits for green building certifications such as Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED). This not only reflects the company’s commitment to environmental sustainability but also incentivizes the adoption of our products in urban development projects.
Check out the range of applications our stormwater solutions can be specified in.
