Sustainable parking and rest areas they are the answer to the demand for an increasingly green future and mobility, focused on respect for the Planet and the desire to give future generations a better tomorrow.
For some time the car has definitely established itself as privileged instrument and means to travel around the city and beyond. A situation that became even more evident when, due to the need to maintain distance during the pandemic, the use of public transport was almost completely abandoned. This condition, over time, has forced administrations to begin a reflection to find a solution to this age-old problem.
Sustainable car parks and rest areas: why they are the future
If the future of mobility is electric and green, how will parking and rest areas be sustainable? A question to which Terra Solida has already given (and is giving) a concrete answer. In fact, the solution is stabilized earth which allows you to create draining, resistant and high-performance floors, respecting the environment. The advantages are numerous, both on a practical and economic level.
La stabilized land in urban areas it allows us to design not only squares, avenues and cycle paths, but also car parks and rest areas with a very high level of permeability and excellent mechanical resistance. Making all of this with stabilized earth is simple and fast. In fact, it is possible to exploit the material that is already present in situ, alternatively it is possible to use quarry material, crushed stone or recovered aggregates that come from demolitions.
It all starts with the creation of the substrate which will be thick and homogeneous to withstand the flow of vehicles and not deform over time. With a thickness. Between 25 and 40 centimeters, the bottom is made using permeable materials such as crushed stone or recycled aggregates. When the bottom is compacted, the flooring made of stabilized earth can be laid, taking advantage of the materials present in situ and environmentally friendly stabilizers.
The result is highly sustainable and 100% recyclable car parks and rest areas. In fact, it should be underlined that the stabilizer does not release toxic substances into the soil in any way, therefore it will never be able to compromise the aquifers. Not only that: the materials used can be recycled, making the car park absolutely green. A term that not only means eco-sustainability, but also extraordinary performances such as durability, permeability and robustness.
Green private car parks
Not just the urban environment, there are also effective solutions for private car parks that can become green thanks to an economical and eco-sustainable product, ideal for creating draining paving for outdoors. The lawn-saving grills they help private individuals to create a driveway lawn in a short time. In fact, all that is needed is an excavation of a few meters to create the permeable foundation, suitable for hosting a wonderful and lush lawn.
The honeycomb structure can then be laid to accommodate the turf and soil. Solutions like Garden Grid of Terra Solida are very easy to install and provide the necessary resistance to support thetransit and weight of vehicles. The coupling system allows you to create a honeycomb structure on large surfaces, quickly moving from installation to planting grass. The result? Green and beautiful private parking lots.
