Gravel grass aka schotterrasen planted hard surfaces
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Hi, I'm trying to get schotterrasen e.g. http://www.schotterrasen.at (translates to 'gravel turf' in English) type surfaces installed in New Zealand as, to my knowledge it hasn't been done here yet. I know enough to design them and get them constructed - I just want to know more about their success in tougher applications.
Are you aware of installations in your region? If so what is your opinion of them, especially from a designers point of view - e.g. an industrial/commercial user's pov. Are you aware of any used in more industrial situations e.g. freight parks, industrial areas, highway shoulders, electricity substations etc.
Gravel turf/grass / schotterrasen goes by many names and is always a proprietary mix of layered aggregates, designed for a specific combination of uses, site and climate. Their advantages include low cost versus pavers/asphalt/concrete; the ability to completely and quickly recycle; high porosity in urban drainage cases; reduced heat-island effect and they are grassed so result in seamless landscapes.
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