Product code: ESC-REDES
Grid-shaped reinforced concrete pavers with grass growing in the gaps – half hard surface, half green, letting rainwater soak into the ground.
Redes (2005) is a system of vibro-moulded reinforced concrete pavers that forms a semi-green surface on level or sloping ground. Each square paver is a grid of three concrete platforms joined by ribs hidden beneath the vegetation, with grass growing in the gaps. The surface is 50% hard and 50% grass, gives stable footing in every direction and maintains the natural rainwater cycle. The pavers can also follow gently undulating terrain.
| Material | vibro-moulded reinforced concrete |
| Surface and finish | moulded, fine smooth texture; grey |
| Dimensions | 60 × 60 × 10 cm |
| Weight | 50 kg |
| Properties | permeability up to 50%; Solar Reflectance Index SRI = 38.2% (ASTM E903) |
| Installation | laid on a 4–6 cm compacted sand bed over levelled soil compacted to P.M. 95%; gaps filled with topsoil and seeded, or with sand only; suitable for pedestrians and light to medium vehicle traffic |
| Designer | Alfredo Arribas |
| Manufacturer | Escofet (Barcelona, Spain) |
Car parks, driveways, hotel and business grounds, parks and slopes – wherever a strong yet green, water-permeable surface is wanted.
Fill the gaps with topsoil and sow grass – the surface will green up quickly and absorb rainwater better.