Although concrete lasts a long time — creating durable patios, driveways, roads, and foundations for houses — the production of concrete takes a lot of energy. And that’s not the only problem with ...

The use of porous pavement surfaces for parking lots, driveways, alleys, and footpaths as an effective best management practice to control stormwater runoff has been growing at a double digit rate in ...

Carparks, patios and other paved areas could one day collect rainwater, purify it then channel it to underground tanks for reuse, say researchers. Special porous pavers made of concrete containing ...

Porous pavers are the latest innovation that the city of Calgary is trying out to attempt to mitigate runoff during major rain or flooding events. Connor O'Donovan has the details.