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Page 1: State of the Earth Brochure

Invisible Structures Product PerformanceProduct Eco/Storm Benefits Economic Benefits Human Benefits

* Hydrocarbons—upto100%;suspendedsolids—95%;phosphorous—65%;nitrogen—82%;heavymetals—96to99%;200,RWiner,CenterforWatershedProtection

** Comparedtoasphaltandconcreteparkinglot,overa20-yearperiod

*** Comparedtoconcreteandasphaltparkinglotswithdrainage/retentionsystems,whereGravelpave2andGrasspave2supportdrainage/retentioninthecross-section

**** Comparedtotypicalconcreteblockrevetments

1600JacksonStreet,Suite310Golden,CO804011.800.233.1510Fax1.800.233.1522www.invisiblestructures.com

©2006-2009

•Filterspollutants*•Reducesstormwaterrunoff•Air-conditioningeffect

(Grasspave2only)•Reducesnon-point-sourcepollution•Airbornedustcaptureandretention

(Grasspave2)•Heatenergyreflectionreduction•Treegrowthwithinparkinglot•Reduceserosionandsoilmigration•Rechargesgroundwater•Madefrom100%recycledmaterials•Stormwaterdetentionincross-section

•Multiple-usesurface•Savesmaintenancecosts**•Reducesneedfordetentionpond•Lowerinstallationcosts***

•ADAaccessible•Coolsurface•Firelanes•Emergencyaccess•Aesthetics

•Rechargesgroundwater•Reducedsitedisturbance•Capturewaterforreuse(harvesting)•Reducesnon-point-sourcepollution•Madefrom100%recycledmaterials

•Reducedinsurancecost•Multiple-usesurfaces•Rapidinstallation•Realestatesavings•Reusewater(gray)

•Safety—subsurfacedetention•Health—reducedpestbreeding•Reducedodorproblems•Reducedweedproblems•Reducedflooding

•Reducederosion•Reducedsoilmigration•Nativevegetationuse•Reducedsitedisturbance•Treegrowthwithinmatrix•Biofiltration•Madefrom100%recycledmaterials

•Immediatesoilcontainment•Lowerinstallationcosts****•Permanentinstallation

•Nativeplantmaterialuse•Aesthetics•Coolsurface•Floodcontrol

•Reducedstormwaterrunoff•Conveyswaterfortreatment•Biofiltration•Heatislandmitigation(roofgarden)•Reducednon-point-sourcepollution•Madefrom100%recycledmaterials

•Moreefficientthanpipe/gravel•Rapidinstallation(drainage)•Efficientuseofwater

•Coolsurface(roofgarden)•Safety—reducedwatercontamination•Aesthetics(roofgarden)

•Reducedsitedisturbance•Madefrom100%recycledmaterials

•Portableandreusable•Rapidinstallation

•ADAaccessible•Emergencyroad/coolwalkingsurface

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Product Execution of LEED™ Version 3 GoalsInvisible Structures’ product line, used in the follow-ing ways, may contribute to LEED™ Certification.

Minimum Project Requirements•MPR1:MustComplywithEnvironmentalLaws—

Grasspave2,Gravelpave2,Rainstore3,and/orSlopetame2canhelpeachsitecomplywithNPDESPhaseII,anEnvironmentalLawaddressingthereductionofNPSPollutioninStormwateramongotherthings.

Sustainable Site■ Credit 5.1: Site Development—Protect or Restore •Case1: —UseofGrasspave2,Gravelpave2,orRainstore3with

permeablecoverextendstheboundaryofsitedistur-bancefrom10feetto25feet,allowingformoreroomtoworkduringconstruction.

—UseofBeachrings2anywhereonsitewouldnotclas-sifyassitedisturbance.GreatforuseaswalkwayorADAaccessiblesurface.

•Case2: —InstallingGrasspave2,Slopetame2,orRainstore3in

areaspreviouslydevelopedwithasphaltorconcrete,andseedingovertheseareaswithnativeplants,wouldcontributetothepercentofarearestored.

—IfthesitewereearningSSCredit2:DevelopmentDensityandCommunityConnectivity,usingDraincore2and/orGrasspave2inavegetatedroofseededwithnativeplantswouldcontributetothepercentofarearestored.

■ Credit 5.2: Site Development—Maximize Open •ForAll3Cases: —UseofGrasspave2andSlopetame2willincreasethe

vegetatedopenspacenecessarytoachievethiscredit. —IfasitealsoearnsSSCredit2,useofDraincore2

and/orGrasspave2onavegetatedroofwillcounttowardthevegetatedarearequirementofthiscredit.

■ Credit 6.1: Stormwater Design—Quantity Control •AllCases: —UseofGrasspave2andGravelpave2minimizes

impervioussurfacesandincreasesinfiltration. —UseofRainstore3,wheninstalledwithanimperme-

ableliner,allowsforshortorlong-termundergroundwaterstoragefornon-potableuses.

—UseofRainstore3,wheninstalledwithanon-wovengeo-textile,increasesinfiltrationandgroundwaterrecharge.

—Draincore2and/orGrasspave2onavegetatedroofwillminimizeimpervioussurfacearea.

—UseofSlopetame2willprotectstreamchannelfromexcessiveerosion.

■ Credit 6.2: Stormwater Design—Quality Control •AllCases: —UseofGrasspave2andGravelpave2minimizes

impervioussurfaces,increasinginfiltration,andreducingpollutantloads.

—UseofRainstore3,wheninstalledwithanimperme-ableliner,allowsforshortorlong-termundergroundwaterstoragefornon-potableuses.

—UseofRainstore3,wheninstalledwithanon-wovengeotextile,increasesinfiltrationandgroundwaterrecharge.

—Draincore2and/orGrasspave2onavegetatedroofwillminimizeimpervioussurfacearea.

—UseofSlopetame2canbeusedinvegetatedswalestoreduceimperviousnessandpromoteinfiltrationandtherebyreducepollutantload.

■ Credit 7.1: Heat Island Effect •Option1: —UseofGrasspave2willqualifyas“opengridpave-

mentssystem”andcanbecomputedtowardareacalculation.

—UseofGravelpave2willqualifywhenfilledwithgravelmaterialwithanSRIofatleast29.

•Option2: —Draincore2and/orGrasspave2canbeusedonavege-

tatedrooftocoveraparkingareatoreduceheatabsorption.

■ Credit 7.2: Heat Island Effect—Roof •Option2and3: —Draincore2and/orGrasspave2canbeusedonavege-

tatedrooftoreduceheatabsorption.

Water Efficiency■ Prerequisite 1: Water Use Reduction •UseofRainstore3,wheninstalledwithanimpermeable

liner,allowsforshortorlong-termundergroundwaterstoragefornon-potablewatersewageconveyance.

■ Credit 1: Water Efficient Landscaping •ForBothOptions:Option1.Reduceby50%(2Points)or

Option2.NoPotableWaterUseorIrrigation(4Points) —UseofRainstore3,wheninstalledwithanimperme-

ableliner,allowsforshortorlong-termundergroundwaterstorageforirrigationuse.

—Draincore2and/orGrasspave2canbeusedonavege-tatedrooftocollectstormwaterandconveyittoRainstore3tostoreforirrigationuse.

■ Credit 2: Innovative Wastewater Technologies •Option1: —UseofRainstore3,wheninstalledwithanimper-

meableliner,allowsforshortorlong-termunder-groundwaterstoragefornon-potablewatersewageconveyance.

■ Credit 3: Water Use Reduction •UseofRainstore3,wheninstalledwithanimpermeable

liner,allowsforshortorlong-termundergroundwaterstoragefornon-potablewatersewageconveyance.

Materials and Resources■ Credit 4: Recycled Content •Rainstore3countsas100%POSTconsumerRecycled

Material. •Grasspave2,Gravelpave2,Slopetame2,andDraincore2

countas100%PREconsumerRecycledMaterial.■ Credit 5: Regional Materials •Allproducts:Grasspave2,Gravelpave2,Slopetame2,

Draincore2,Rainstore3,andBeachrings2canqualifyaslongastheprojectiswithin500milesofAurora,CO.

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ISI product line can offer your site Total Stormwater Management and environmental benefits.

State of the Earth Innovation with Invisible Structures

The Grasspave2 system consists of a base course, Hydrogrow polymer/fer-tilizer mixture, the Grasspave2 structure, sand fill, and hydroseeding or sod.

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Grasspave2 and Gravelpave2 combine to make a porous parking lot for the City of White Rock’s Operations Yard in British Columbia.

This amphitheater’s grass, in Lincoln, CA, is reinforced with Grasspave2 to prevent compaction and remain attractive.

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Grasspave2porouspavingallowsyoutopark,drive,walk,ride,orloungeonabeautifulgrasssurface.Itperformsthefunctionsofasphaltorconcretepave-ment,butwiththeaestheticsofalawn—allwhileenhancingtheenvironment.Grasspave2isastructurewhichprovidesincredibleloadbearingstrengthwhileprotectingvegetationrootsystemsfromdeadlycompaction.Highvoidspaceswithintheentirecross-sectionenableexcellentrootdevelopment,andstoragecapacityforrainfalldur-ingstormevents.Forexample,a13-inchcross-sec-tion(oneinchGrasspave2withsandanda12-inchbasecourse)canstore2.6inchesofwater—13inches3approx.20%voidspace.StormwaterisslowedinmovementthroughandacrossGrasspave2surfaces,whichdepositssuspendedsedimentandincreasestimetodischarge.Suspendedpollutantsandmoderateamountsofengineoilsareconsumedbyactivesoil

bacteria,whichareaidedbythesystem’sexcellentoxygenexchangecapacity.

32 12 43 Flexible Porous Paving—2004 CSI Master Format

Competitive Advantages:•Attractive(real)grasssurface•Easilyinstalledlargerolls•Multiple-usesurfaces•Lowerinstallationcost•92%voidspaceforhealthyturf•Flexibletoresistfreeze/thawandtotraverse

contours•Loadbearing—5,721psi(14,470kPa)compressive

strength

Environmental Benefits:•Madefrom100%recycledplastic•Urbanheatislandmitigation•Air-conditioningeffect(transpiration)•Encouragestreegrowthandpreservation•Reduceserosionandsoilmigration•Airbornedustcaptureandretention

Stormwater Benefits:•Filterspollutants•Rechargesgroundwatersupply•Reducesrunoffvolume,rate,andtemperature•Reducesnon-point-sourcepollution•Stormwaterdetentionincross-section

Applications Include: •Overflowandeventparking•Firelanes•On-streetandemployeeparking•Pedestrianaccessandgolfcarpaths•Grassdriveways•Roadshoulderreinforcementandparking•Infiltrationbasin/swalereinforcement•RVandboataccessroadandparking

Size:Manufacturedin1-square-meterunits(3.3933.39)orquarter-meterunits(1.65feet31.65feet)andassem-bledintorolls.Pleasevisitinvisiblestructures.comtoviewourRollChartfordimensions.

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The Pentagon’s helicopter landing pads are reinforced with Grasspave2. Reliant Stadium in Houston, TX, has 30,800 m2 (317,000 sq. ft.) of grass parking with Grasspave2. Overflow parking at an apartment complex in Concordville, PA,

remains permeable with Gravelpave2.

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A Gravelpave2 and Grasspave2 fire lane comple-ments the surrounding campus at Glendale Community College, Glendale, AZ.

Gravelpave2 is used in horse and pedestrian trails to stabilize and prevent rutting in Colorado Springs, CO.

Decorative gravel is supported by the Gravelpave2 cylinders and separated from the base course with the geotextile fabric.

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Draincore2isahighvolumedrainagelayercapableofwithstandingheavyloadsindirectcontact.Thisdrainagecoreiswrappedinageotextilefabric,whichallowswatertoenterfromanydirection,withtheringsplacedverticallyorhorizontally.Watercanflowbetweenringsineitherverticalorlateraldirectionssimultaneously.Flowvolumescanbematchedwithmultiplelayerconfigurations.Draincore2candistrib-utewaterat42gallonsperminuteperfootwidth,twicetheconveyancerateofapipeandgravelsystem.

33 46 23.19 Geosynthetic Drainage Layers— 2004 CSI Master Format

Competitive Advantages:•Highconveyancerate—42gpmperfootwidth•Flexibleanddurablegridsystemtofitunusual

contours•Providesinsulatingairlayerfromextreme

temperatures•Efficient“void”spaceforheatingorcoolingsystems•Highcompressionstrength—2100psi

Environmental Benefits:•Urbanheatislandmitigationina“greenroof”•Provideoxygen,carbondioxide,andwaterto

vegetationroots•Madefrom100%recycledplastic•Protectexistingtreerootsforasustainablesite

Stormwater Benefits:•Capture,detain,andconvey•Biofiltrationofstormwater

•Createonsitewetlandsfortreatmentofwastewater•Reducesrunoffvolume,rate,andtemperature

Applications:•Infiltrationbasincollectorandconveyance•Cutoffdrainforsurfaceandsubsurfaceflow•Constructedwetlands•Foundationandretainingwalldrainage•Roofdeckandplanterdrainage•Sportsturfdrainagesystem•Landfillcapand/ordrainageconstruction

Size:Manufacturedin1squaremeterunits(3.3933.39)orquarter-meterunits(1.65feet31.65feet)andassem-bledintorolls.Pleasevisitinvisiblestructures.comtoviewourRollChartfordimensions.

Gravelpave2porouspavingallowsyoutopark,drive,walk,orrideonabeautifuldecorativegravelsurface.Gravelpave2isastructurethatprovidesheavyloadbearingsupportandtruecontainmentofgravelcreatingaporouspavementsurfacewithunlimitedtrafficvolumeanddurationforparking.Thesystemcanbeusedforstorageandfiltrationofrainwater.Forexample,across-sectionwitha120deepbasecourse(at20%voidspace)andtheoneinchhighGravelpave2structure(at35%)wouldstore2.850ofrain.AlthoughbacteriaconcentrationsarelowerthanwithGrasspave2,pollutedrunoffandvehicledrip-pingsareconsumedpriortoreachingthewatertable.

32 12 43 Flexible Porous Paving—2004 CSI Master Format

Competitive Advantages:•Unlimitedtrafficonporoussurface•Attractivegravelordecorativestonesurface•Easilyinstalledlargerolls•Mulitple-usesurfaces•Integratedgeotextilefabric•Flexibletoresistfreeze/thawandtotraverse

contours•Loadbearing—5,721psi(14,470kPa)compressive

strength

Environmental Benefits:•Madefrom100%recycledplastic•Urbanheatislandmitigation•Encouragestreegrowthandpreservation•Reduceserosionandsoilmigration•Airbornedustcaptureandretention

Stormwater Benefits:•Filterspollutants•Rechargesgroundwatersupply•Reducesrunoffvolume,rate,andtemperature

•Reducesnon-point-sourcepollution•Stormwaterdetentionincross-section

Applications:•Parkinglots•Driveways•Multiple-usetrails•Golfcartpaths•Infiltrationbasin/swalereinforcement•BoatRamps•RVandboataccessroadandparking•Firelanesandmaintenance/utilityaccess•Roadshoulderreinforcementandparking

Sizes and Colors:Manufacturedin1-square-meterunits(3.3933.39)orquarter-meterunits(1.65feet31.65feet)andassem-bledintorolls.Pleasevisitinvisiblestructures.comtoviewourRollChartfordimensions.Black,Tan,Gray,andTerraCottaaretheavailablestandardcolors.

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Oakdale Nature Preserve, Freeport, IL— Gravelpave2 trail reinforcement. Wheelchairs, pedestrians, and heavy automobiles can all easily traverse a Gravelpave2 system.

Draincore2 is highly efficient for moving air and water for healthy vegetation.

Planter drainage and water conveyance, Plaza Las Fuentas, Pasadena, CA. Reliant Stadium, Houston, TX — Temporary install of Draincore2 for a series of soccer matches.

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Beachrings2Description:Since1986,thepatentedBeachrings2Systemhasprovidedaccessoversandsurfacestoallindividuals,includingthedisabled.TheBeachrings2Systemismanufacturedusinginjectionmoldingforprecisesize,color,porosity,lighterweight,andlowercost.Rings,ribs,andsolidsheetconfinesandandpreventitfromshiftingawayundertheweightofpeople,wheelchairs,etc.Sandprovidessupport;astrongplasticsurface,whichconformstotheground,providesdurabilityandtraction.Ourrollsprovideaboardwalkwideenoughforoneortwowheelchairs,oraplatformforspecialevents.

Beachrings2providesanattractive,comfortable,andslip-resistantsurfaceforpeoplewalkingbarefoot,inshoes(evenhighheels!),assistedbywalkersorcrutches,andforvehiclesincluding;wheelchairs,strollers,bicycles,motorcycles,andautomobiles(emer-gencyandlawenforcement).Beachrings2’sstandardbrightColoradoSkyBluecolormakesyouraccesspathvisibleandinvitingtousers.GrayandTancolorsarealsoavailable.

2004 CSI Master Format 01 53 16 Temporary Decking

Competitive Advantages:•Highwearresistance•Flexibilityincoldtemperatures•Longerlastingcolor•Lightweight•Portable

Environmental Benefits:•Madefrom100%recycledplastic•Protectsfragileenvironmentsbycontrollingaccess•Reducedsitedisturbance

Applications:•Wheelchair,handicapped,andstrolleraccessto

beaches•Electiondayaccesstovotingboothsandsites•Emergencyvehicleaccessonsand,mud,orsnow•Temporarycemeteryandfuneralaccesstoplotsand

markers•Festival,display,andpedestrianeventaccess

Size and Colors:40cm340cmunits.Visitinvisiblestructures.comtoseepre-assembledmodelsizesorDesignDetailsformoreinformation.ColoradoSkyBlue,Tan,andGrayaretheavailablestandardcolors.

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Rings and ribbing on the bottom of Beachrings2 prevent movement on the shifting sand or mud.

Beachrings2 provides access for all visitors at Foster Beach, Chicago, IL.

Beachrings2 has been providing wheelchair access to beaches since 1986.

Rainstore3 exceeds H-20 load rating — Outside Chicago, IL, Rainstore3 is used under a loading dock.

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Rainstore3 is stackable in 10cm increments — Shown here at 2.4 meters high (7.9 ft).

Rainstore3, stacked at 6 units high, goes under a parking lot in Broomfield, CO.

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Rainstore3isaplasticstructureusedtostorestorm-waterunderground.Madefrominjectionmoldedplas-tic,asinglepanelcontains36verticalcolumnsandexceedsH-20loading.Thisallowstheconstructionofdrivingareas,parkinglots,orothersmallstructuresabovethesystem.Built-incompressionfittingsallowunitstobeeasilystackedtoavarietyofdepthsfromaslittleas4inchestoasdeepas8.2feet.TheRainstore3modularsystemismoreefficientatstoringandrechargingwaterthanarchedchambersandcorrugatedplasticormetalpipe.Rainstore3islessexpensivethanconcretevaultchambers.

33 49 23 Storm Drainage Water Retention Structures—2004 CSI Master Format

Competitive Advantages:•Multiple-useareas—storagewithsurfacedevelopment•94%voidspace

•Highstrength,H-20loading•Stackablefrom10cmto2.4min10cmincrements•Lightweight—high-impactpolypropylene•Uniqueconfigurationswithmodularunits•Usefulinhighwatertables•Quickandefficientinstallation•Nostonerequirement

Environmental Benefits:•Madefrom100%recycledplastic•Reducedsitedisturbance•Reducedodorandpestbreeding

Stormwater Benefits:•Rechargesgroundwater•Reducesnon-point-sourcepollution•Stormwatercaptureandreuse(harvesting)•Reducesrunoffvolume,rate,andtemperature

Applications:•Undergroundstormwaterstorage•Detentionorretentionsystems•Waterharvestingforirrigation•Stormwaterharvestingfortoiletflushing

Size:4003400340(1meter31meter30.1meter)Cellscanbeassembledinheightsfrom4inches(oneunit)orupto8.2feet(25units).Pleasevisitinvisiblestructures.comtoseeourOptimalShippingHeightCharttoavoidanyadditionalshippingcharges.

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Rainstore3 under a parking lot in Big Fork, MT.

Rainstore3 stacks are lowered into the excavated chamber in this detention system.Riverbank stabilization, Chattahoochie River, Columbus, GA.

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Slopetame2ismuchmorethananerosioncontrolblanketormat.Slopetame2isapermanentthree-dimensionalreinforcementandstabilizationmatrixforsteepvegetatedslopesandchannelbanks.Theintegralrings,bars,grid,andfabricacttocontainupperrootzonesoils,allowvegetationrootstoeasilypassthrough,andminimizemovementandlossbyrainorflowingwater.Slopetame2isshippedinroll

form,withconnectionsallowingrollstobefastenedtogetherformingonelargecontinuousmatcoveringtheentirefaceoflongslopes.Holescanbecutinthemattoprovideforlargecontainerizedorballedplantmaterial.

31 25 13 Erosion Controls—2004 CSI Master Format

Competitive Advantages:•Three-dimensionalcontainment•Shallowdepthoffillmaterialtoreducecosts•Interlockingcontinuousgridstructure•Integratedfabricbacking•Lightweightproductforeasyassembly•HighdurabilityandUV-resistant•Resistanttobiologicalandnormalhorticultural

chemicals•High-strengthanchoringsystem

Environmental Benefits:•Madefrom100%recycledplastic•Nativesoilandvegetationuse•Reducedsitedisturbance•Encouragestreegrowthandpreservation•Urbanheatislandmitigation

Stormwater Benefits:•Reducederosionandsoilmigration•Biofitrationofstormwaterrunoff•Protectscreekbeds,riverbanks,andshorelines•Rechargesgroundwaterinswales/trenches•Reducesrunoffvolume,rate,andtemperature

Applications:•Steepslopeerosioncontrol•Channel-bankstabilization•Channel-energydissipation•Infiltrationtrenches•Vegetatedswalesandstrips

Size:Manufacturedin1-square-meterunits(3.393

3.39)orquarter-meterunits(1.65feet31.65feet)andassembledintorolls.Pleasevisit

invisiblestructures.comtoviewourRollChartfordimensions.

Applications:•Steep slope erosion control•Channel-bank stabilization•Channel-energy dissipation•Infiltration trenches•VegetatedVegetated swales and strips

Size:Manufactured in 1-square-meter units (3.39 3

3.39) or quarter-meter units (1.65 feet 3 1.65feet) and assembled into rolls. Please visit

invisiblestructures.com to view ourRoll Chart for dimensions.

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Slopetame2 can be planted with grass or other vegetation for an attractive erosion control system.

Slopetame2 protects the Isotopes Park Baseball Stadium, Albuquerque, NM.

Erosion control bars, containment cylinders, connecting grid, geotextile fabric, anchors, and fill material make up the Slopetame2 system.

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Invisible Structures Product PerformanceProduct Eco/Storm Benefits Economic Benefits Human Benefits

* Hydrocarbons—upto100%;suspendedsolids—95%;phosphorous—65%;nitrogen—82%;heavymetals—96to99%;200,RWiner,CenterforWatershedProtection

** Comparedtoasphaltandconcreteparkinglot,overa20-yearperiod

*** Comparedtoconcreteandasphaltparkinglotswithdrainage/retentionsystems,whereGravelpave2andGrasspave2supportdrainage/retentioninthecross-section

**** Comparedtotypicalconcreteblockrevetments

1600JacksonStreet,Suite310Golden,CO804011.800.233.1510Fax1.800.233.1522www.invisiblestructures.com

©2006-2009

•Filterspollutants*•Reducesstormwaterrunoff•Air-conditioningeffect

(Grasspave2only)•Reducesnon-point-sourcepollution•Airbornedustcaptureandretention

(Grasspave2)•Heatenergyreflectionreduction•Treegrowthwithinparkinglot•Reduceserosionandsoilmigration•Rechargesgroundwater•Madefrom100%recycledmaterials•Stormwaterdetentionincross-section

•Multiple-usesurface•Savesmaintenancecosts**•Reducesneedfordetentionpond•Lowerinstallationcosts***

•ADAaccessible•Coolsurface•Firelanes•Emergencyaccess•Aesthetics

•Rechargesgroundwater•Reducedsitedisturbance•Capturewaterforreuse(harvesting)•Reducesnon-point-sourcepollution•Madefrom100%recycledmaterials

•Reducedinsurancecost•Multiple-usesurfaces•Rapidinstallation•Realestatesavings•Reusewater(gray)

•Safety—subsurfacedetention•Health—reducedpestbreeding•Reducedodorproblems•Reducedweedproblems•Reducedflooding

•Reducederosion•Reducedsoilmigration•Nativevegetationuse•Reducedsitedisturbance•Treegrowthwithinmatrix•Biofiltration•Madefrom100%recycledmaterials

•Immediatesoilcontainment•Lowerinstallationcosts****•Permanentinstallation

•Nativeplantmaterialuse•Aesthetics•Coolsurface•Floodcontrol

•Reducedstormwaterrunoff•Conveyswaterfortreatment•Biofiltration•Heatislandmitigation(roofgarden)•Reducednon-point-sourcepollution•Madefrom100%recycledmaterials

•Moreefficientthanpipe/gravel•Rapidinstallation(drainage)•Efficientuseofwater

•Coolsurface(roofgarden)•Safety—reducedwatercontamination•Aesthetics(roofgarden)

•Reducedsitedisturbance•Madefrom100%recycledmaterials

•Portableandreusable•Rapidinstallation

•ADAaccessible•Emergencyroad/coolwalkingsurface