Adolf Blatt

High infiltration performance, permanently ensured

As early as in 2008, a residential quarter extending over an area of about 17 hectares was developed in Zazenhausen, a district of Stuttgart. Designers deliberately chose to complete the entire infrastructure prior to commencing actual building construction. The Stuttgart infiltration paver system developed by Adolf Blatt, based in Kirchheim am Neckar, Germany, was used for the outdoor areas. This porous concrete paver system was delivered in 30 × 20 cm and 20 × 20 cm sizes; 14 cm thick pavers were laid on an area of about 10,000 m² for streets and parking areas whereas about 6,000 m² of...

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