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Brightwells Yard in Farnham, delivered by Crest Nicholson, is a prime example of this being done well. Revitalising a tired town square was key to attracting visitors, and the paving played a central role. This is where Charcon’s Stonefleck and UrbanPave block paving made a positive impact, chosen by the Crest Nicholson’s landscape architects, Murdoch Wickham, and contractors De-Ath Bros. The resulting finish was a blend of different pavers in a mosaic- like pattern, using various grey tones and hues to ensure the paved areas matched Brightwells Yard’s traditional surroundings whilst delivering a modern look and feel to the overall project. Sustainable in nature, sustainable in practice The adoption of ‘net zero city’ strategies is already being widely accepted, and up and down the country, positive strides are being made – notably, some councils already have target dates in mind to make this ambition a reality. As reducing carbon in urban landscaping becomes progressively urgent, landscape architects must prioritise materials meeting the sustainability requirements laid out for each project. Coming back to the Brightyards Well development, the UrbanPave range was selected partly because of its green credentials. The paver is manufactured using Aqua-etching technology, which provides a more subtle texture than traditional shot-blasting methods. The fines created and water used in this process are recycled and used again on site in a closed system. Considerations must also be made around how urban landscaping products will perform in helping to manage the effects of climate change. With increasingly erratic weather patterns like spells of drought followed by heavy downpours, it’s imperative that products forming the urban terrain do not
contribute towards flooding, but instead, help to mitigate the issue. Permeable paving has a significant part to play here and as an industry more focus and regulation is being given to this topic, with the MPA Precast and its members leading the Paving Adoption Task Group. By designing sites with pavers that can allow surface water to permeate through, sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) are supported. Charcon’s Stonefleck Infilta paving is a prime example of this. The modular pavers combine functionality with resilience, helping to control the volume and r ate of surface water that enters sewers and watercourses. Alongside this, the paver itself is positioned to be accessible, demonstrating that being eco-conscious need not be at the expense of higher outlay. Early collaboration is the key With so much to balance and consider, it’s critical that those with the remit for new public-streetscapes consult with manufacturers to ensure the right solutions are found for their scheme. To help urban landscapers, Charcon operates a Design
Partner program and offers architectural and design solutions to develop and provide sustainable building materials leveraging the investment and expertise across the Holcim group through supply chain and product innovation. With the right materials, collaborative vision, and a commitment
to sustainability, public spaces can be both high-performing and high-impact.
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