Porous Paving

Porous Paving

This course is designed to provide the Designers with information on all types of porous pavements, their differences, similarities, maintenance plans and general benefits. By course completion, Designers will be equipped to decide which porous paving systems are best suited for their projects based on cost, maintenance, aesthetics, ease of installation, functionality and Municipal requirements. Designers will also learn how to calculate LEED points for their project through the benefits of porous paving.

Learning Objectives: 
  1. Define porous paving and explain the practical and environmental advantages for including porous paving on a project.
  2. Identify the various applications for porous paving.
  3. Identify the different types of porous paving based on costs (initial and long term), aesthetics, functionality, maintenance, ease of installation and municipal requirements.
  4. Educate on how to calculate LEED Points and understand municipal requirements for using sustainable products.
Provided By: 
Design Category: 
(02) Site Construction
Applicable Credits