1.58 billion liters of rainwater in 20 years
The Arena licensed group held a meeting in Esslingen (Germany) at the end of 2012. Albrecht Braun of braun-Steine located in Amstetten illustrated the 20-year history of the paver system Arena in an impressive way. Owing to the special, irregular shape of the pavers and the resulting joints, the pavement features a permanently high permeability. An average rainfall of 750 l/m² per year adds up to about 1.58 billion liters of rainwater in 20 years, seeping away through Arena pavements and being successfully returned to nature. This is an impressive and sustainable eco-balance for a pavement...