Architectural firm Snøhetta works in collaboration with Norwegian manufacturer Asak Miljøstein on the new Asak Flyt, which is made to withstand extreme weather conditions. It is a permeable concrete pavement that is made up of three hexagonal tiles that interlock together. The system comes in a variety of sizes within the system and allows architects the liberty to control the permeability of the ground.
It is a great progression for construction projects. The team also notes that the riles have a unique space between them in order to create a 'visually exciting expression. Snøhetta explains that “The system is a new flexible design tool to program outdoor spaces without compromising their permeable needs to ensure a more sustainable approach in the future."
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What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Weather-resistant Concrete Pavements
- The trend towards weather-resistant concrete pavements is disrupting traditional paving practices and providing opportunities for companies specializing in environmentally resilient construction materials.
- Permeable Ground Control
- The trend towards permeable ground control is allowing architects to better control runoff and drainage in outdoor spaces and opens opportunities for companies specializing in sustainable urban design.
- Hexagonal Tile Design
- The trend of hexagonal tile design is disrupting traditional rectangular paving practices and offers opportunities for companies specializing in unique and visually exciting pavement designs.
Sectors Adopting This
- Construction Materials Manufacturing
- The weather-resistant concrete pavement trend opens opportunities for companies specializing in the research, development, and manufacture of sustainable construction materials.
- Sustainable Urban Design
- The permeable ground control trend is disrupting traditional paving practices and driving demand for contractors, architects and planners with expertise in sustainable urban design.
- Outdoor Flooring
- The hexagonal tile design trend provides opportunities for companies specializing in innovative outdoor flooring and paving solutions that deliver both visual impact and environmental sustainability.
