Product Execution of LEED Version 3 Goals Invisible Structures product line, used in the following ways, may contribute to LEED Certification. Minimum Project Requirements MPR 1: Must Comply with Environmental Laws Grasspave 2, Gravelpave 2, Rainstore 3, and/or Slopetame 2 can help each site comply with NPDES Phase II, an Environmental Law addressing the reduction of NPS Pollution in Stormwater among other things. Sustainable Site Credit 5.1: Site Development Protect or Restore Case 1: Use of Grasspave 2, Gravelpave 2, or Rainstore 3 with permeable cover extends the boundary of site disturbance from 10 feet to 25 feet, allowing for more room to work during construction. Use of Beachrings 2 anywhere on site would not classify as site disturbance. Great for use as walkway or ADA accessible surface. Case 2: Installing Grasspave 2, Slopetame 2, or Rainstore 3 in areas previously developed with asphalt or concrete, and seeding over these areas with native plants, would contribute to the percent of area restored. If the site were earning SS Credit 2: Development Density and Community Connectivity, using Draincore 2 and/or Grasspave 2 in a vegetated roof seeded with native plants would contribute to the percent of area restored. Credit 5.2: Site Development Maximize Open For All 3 Cases: Use of Grasspave 2 and Slopetame 2 will increase the vegetated open space necessary to achieve this credit. If a site also earns SS Credit 2, use of Draincore 2 and/or Grasspave 2 on a vegetated roof will count toward the vegetated area requirement of this credit. Credit 6.1: Stormwater Design Quantity Control All Cases: Use of Grasspave 2 and Gravelpave 2 minimizes impervious surfaces and increases infiltration. Use of Rainstore 3, when installed with an impermeable liner, allows for short or long-term underground water storage for non-potable uses. Use of Rainstore 3, when installed with a non-woven geotextile, increases infiltration and groundwater recharge. Draincore 2 and/or Grasspave 2 on a vegetated roof will minimize impervious surface area. Use of Slopetame 2 will protect stream channel from excessive erosion. Credit 6.2: Stormwater Design Quality Control All Cases: Use of Grasspave 2 and Gravelpave 2 minimizes impervious surfaces, increasing infiltration, and reducing pollutant loads. Use of Rainstore 3, when installed with an impermeable liner, allows for short or long-term underground water storage for non-potable uses. Use of Rainstore 3, when installed with a non-woven geotextile, increases infiltration and groundwater recharge. Draincore 2 and/or Grasspave 2 on a vegetated roof will minimize impervious surface area. Use of Slopetame 2 can be used in vegetated swales to reduce imperviousness and promote infiltration and thereby reduce pollutant load. Credit 7.1: Heat Island Effect Option 1: Use of Grasspave 2 will qualify as open grid pavements system and can be computed toward area calculation. Use of Gravelpave 2 will qualify when filled with gravel material with an SRI of at least 29. Option 2: Draincore 2 and/or Grasspave 2 can be used on a vegetated roof to cover a parking area to reduce heat absorption. Credit 7.2: Heat Island Effect Roof Option 2 and 3: Draincore 2 and/or Grasspave 2 can be used on a vegetated roof to reduce heat absorption. Water Efficiency Prerequisite 1: Water Use Reduction Use of Rainstore 3, when installed with an impermeable liner, allows for short or long-term underground water storage for non-potable water sewage conveyance. Credit 1: Water Efficient Landscaping For Both Options: Option 1. Reduce by 50% (2 Points) or Option 2. No Potable Water Use or Irrigation (4 Points) Use of Rainstore 3, when installed with an impermeable liner, allows for short or long-term underground water storage for irrigation use. Draincore 2 and/or Grasspave 2 can be used on a vegetated roof to collect stormwater and convey it to Rainstore 3 to store for irrigation use. Credit 2: Innovative Wastewater Technologies Option 1: Use of Rainstore 3, when installed with an impermeable liner, allows for short or long-term underground water storage for non-potable water sewage conveyance. Credit 3: Water Use Reduction Use of Rainstore 3, when installed with an impermeable liner, allows for short or long-term underground water storage for non-potable water sewage conveyance. Materials and Resources Credit 4: Recycled Content Rainstore 3 counts as 100% POSTconsumer Recycled Material. Grasspave 2, Gravelpave 2, Slopetame 2, and Draincore 2 count as 100% PREconsumer Recycled Material. Credit 5: Regional Materials All products: Grasspave 2, Gravelpave 2, Slopetame 2, Draincore 2, Rainstore 3, and Beachrings 2 can qualify as long as the project is within 500 miles of Aurora, CO. ISI product line can offer your site Total Stormwater Management and environmental benefits. State of the Earth Innovation with Invisible Structures The Grasspave 2 system consists of a base course, Hydrogrow polymer/fertilizer mixture, the Grasspave 2 structure, sand fill, and hydroseeding or sod. 2
Grasspave 2 and Gravelpave 2 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 Grasspave 2 to prevent compaction and remain attractive.
Grasspave 2 porous paving allows you to park, drive, walk, ride, or lounge on a beautiful grass surface. It performs the functions of asphalt or concrete pavement, but with the aesthetics of a lawn all while enhancing the environment. Grasspave 2 is a structure which provides incredible load bearing strength while protecting vegetation root systems from deadly compaction. High void spaces within the entire cross-section enable excellent root development, and storage capacity for rainfall during storm events. For example, a 13-inch cross-section (one inch Grasspave 2 with sand and a 12-inch base course) can store 2.6 inches of water 13 inches 3 approx. 20% void space. Stormwater is slowed in movement through and across Grasspave 2 surfaces, which deposits suspended sediment and increases time to discharge. Suspended pollutants and moderate amounts of engine oils are consumed by active soil bacteria, which are aided by the system s excellent oxygen exchange capacity. 32 12 43 Flexible Porous Paving 2004 CSI Master Format Attractive (real) grass surface Easily installed large rolls Multiple-use surfaces Lower installation cost 92% void space for healthy turf Flexible to resist freeze/thaw and to traverse contours Load bearing 5,721 psi (14,470 kpa) compressive strength Urban heat island mitigation Air-conditioning effect (transpiration) Encourages tree growth and preservation Reduces erosion and soil migration Airborne dust capture and retention Stormwater Benefits: Filters pollutants Recharges groundwater supply Reduces runoff volume, rate, and temperature Reduces non-point-source pollution Stormwater detention in cross-section Applications Include: Overflow and event parking Fire lanes On-street and employee parking Pedestrian access and golf car paths Grass driveways Road shoulder reinforcement and parking Infiltration basin/swale reinforcement RV and boat access road and parking Size: Manufactured in 1-square-meter units (3.39 3 3.39) or quarter-meter units (1.65 feet 3 1.65 feet) and assembled into rolls. Please visit invisiblestructures.com to view our Roll Chart for dimensions. The Pentagon s helicopter landing pads are reinforced with Grasspave 2. 6 Reliant Stadium in Houston, TX, has 30,800 m 2 (317,000 sq. ft.) of grass parking with Grasspave 2. Overflow parking at an apartment complex in Concordville, PA, remains permeable with Gravelpave 2.
A Gravelpave 2 and Grasspave 2 fire lane complements the surrounding campus at Glendale Community College, Glendale, AZ. Gravelpave 2 is used in horse and pedestrian trails to stabilize and prevent rutting in Colorado Springs, CO. Decorative gravel is supported by the Gravelpave 2 cylinders and separated from the base course with the geotextile fabric.
Gravelpave 2 porous paving allows you to park, drive, walk, or ride on a beautiful decorative gravel surface. Gravelpave 2 is a structure that provides heavy load bearing support and true containment of gravel creating a porous pavement surface with unlimited traffic volume and duration for parking. The system can be used for storage and filtration of rainwater. For example, a cross-section with a 120 deep base course (at 20% void space) and the one inch high Gravelpave 2 structure (at 35%) would store 2.850 of rain. Although bacteria concentrations are lower than with Grasspave 2, polluted runoff and vehicle drippings are consumed prior to reaching the water table. 32 12 43 Flexible Porous Paving 2004 CSI Master Format Unlimited traffic on porous surface Attractive gravel or decorative stone surface Easily installed large rolls Mulitple-use surfaces Integrated geotextile fabric Flexible to resist freeze/thaw and to traverse contours Load bearing 5,721 psi (14,470 kpa) compressive strength Urban heat island mitigation Encourages tree growth and preservation Reduces erosion and soil migration Airborne dust capture and retention Stormwater Benefits: Filters pollutants Recharges groundwater supply Reduces runoff volume, rate, and temperature Reduces non-point-source pollution Stormwater detention in cross-section Applications: Parking lots Driveways Multiple-use trails Golf cart paths Infiltration basin/swale reinforcement Boat Ramps RV and boat access road and parking Fire lanes and maintenance/utility access Road shoulder reinforcement and parking Sizes and Colors: Manufactured in 1-square-meter units (3.39 3 3.39) or quarter-meter units (1.65 feet 3 1.65 feet) and assembled into rolls. Please visit invisiblestructures.com to view our Roll Chart for dimensions. Black, Tan, Gray, and Terra Cotta are the available standard colors. Draincore 2 is a high volume drainage layer capable of withstanding heavy loads in direct contact. This drainage core is wrapped in a geotextile fabric, which allows water to enter from any direction, with the rings placed vertically or horizontally. Water can flow between rings in either vertical or lateral directions simultaneously. Flow volumes can be matched with multiple layer configurations. Draincore 2 can distribute water at 42 gallons per minute per foot width, twice the conveyance rate of a pipe and gravel system. 33 46 23.19 Geosynthetic Drainage Layers 2004 CSI Master Format High conveyance rate 42 gpm per foot width Flexible and durable grid system to fit unusual contours Provides insulating air layer from extreme temperatures Efficient void space for heating or cooling systems High compression strength 2100 psi Urban heat island mitigation in a green roof Provide oxygen, carbon dioxide, and water to vegetation roots Protect existing tree roots for a sustainable site Stormwater Benefits: Capture, detain, and convey Biofiltration of stormwater Draincore 2 is highly efficient for moving air and water for healthy vegetation. Create onsite wetlands for treatment of wastewater Reduces runoff volume, rate, and temperature Applications: Infiltration basin collector and conveyance Cutoff drain for surface and subsurface flow Constructed wetlands Foundation and retaining wall drainage Roof deck and planter drainage Sports turf drainage system Landfill cap and/or drainage construction Size: Manufactured in 1 square meter units (3.39 3 3.39) or quarter-meter units (1.65 feet 3 1.65 feet) and assembled into rolls. Please visit invisiblestructures.com to view our Roll Chart for dimensions. Oakdale Nature Preserve, Freeport, IL Gravelpave 2 trail reinforcement. Wheelchairs, pedestrians, and heavy automobiles can all easily traverse a Gravelpave 2 system. Planter drainage and water conveyance, Plaza Las Fuentas, Pasadena, CA. Reliant Stadium, Houston, TX Temporary install of Draincore 2 for a series of soccer matches. 10 11
Beachrings2 Description: Since 1986, the patented Beachrings 2 System has provided access over sand surfaces to all individuals, including the disabled. The Beachrings 2 System is manufactured using injection molding for precise size, color, porosity, lighter weight, and lower cost. Rings, ribs, and solid sheet confine sand and prevent it from shifting away under the weight of people, wheelchairs, etc. Sand provides support; a strong plastic surface, which conforms to the ground, provides durability and traction. Our rolls provide a boardwalk wide enough for one or two wheelchairs, or a platform for special events. Beachrings2 provides an attractive, comfortable, and slip-resistant surface for people walking barefoot, in shoes (even high heels!), assisted by walkers or crutches, and for vehicles including; wheelchairs, strollers, bicycles, motorcycles, and automobiles (emergency and law enforcement). Beachrings 2 s standard bright Colorado Sky Blue color makes your access path visible and inviting to users. Gray and Tan colors are also available. 2004 CSI Master Format 01 53 16 Temporary Decking High wear resistance Flexibility in cold temperatures Longer lasting color Light weight Portable Protects fragile environments by controlling access Applications: Wheelchair, handicapped, and stroller access to beaches Election day access to voting booths and sites Emergency vehicle access on sand, mud, or snow Temporary cemetery and funeral access to plots and markers Festival, display, and pedestrian event access Size and Colors: 40 cm 3 40 cm units. Visit invisiblestructures.com to see pre-assembled model sizes or Design Details for more information. Colorado Sky Blue, Tan, and Gray are the available standard colors. Rings and ribbing on the bottom of Beachrings 2 prevent movement on the shifting sand or mud. Beachrings 2 provides access for all visitors at Foster Beach, Chicago, IL. Beachrings 2 has been providing wheelchair access to beaches since 1986. Rainstore 3 exceeds H-20 load rating Outside Chicago, IL, Rainstore 3 is used under a loading dock. 12
Rainstore 3 is stackable in 10cm increments Shown here at 2.4 meters high (7.9 ft). Rainstore 3, stacked at 6 units high, goes under a parking lot in Broomfield, CO.
Rainstore 3 is a plastic structure used to store stormwater underground. Made from injection molded plastic, a single panel contains 36 vertical columns and exceeds H-20 loading. This allows the construction of driving areas, parking lots, or other small structures above the system. Built-in compression fittings allow units to be easily stacked to a variety of depths from as little as 4 inches to as deep as 8.2 feet. The Rainstore3 modular system is more efficient at storing and recharging water than arched chambers and corrugated plastic or metal pipe. Rainstore 3 is less expensive than concrete vault chambers. 33 49 23 Storm Drainage Water Retention Structures 2004 CSI Master Format Multiple-use areas storage with surface development 94% void space High strength, H-20 loading Stackable from 10cm to 2.4m in 10cm increments Lightweight high-impact polypropylene Unique configurations with modular units Useful in high water tables Quick and efficient installation No stone requirement Reduced odor and pest breeding Stormwater Benefits: Recharges groundwater Reduces non-point-source pollution Stormwater capture and reuse (harvesting) Reduces runoff volume, rate, and temperature Applications: Underground stormwater storage Detention or retention systems Water harvesting for irrigation Stormwater harvesting for toilet flushing Size: 400 3 400 3 40 (1 meter 3 1 meter 3 0.1 meter) Cells can be assembled in heights from 4 inches (one unit) or up to 8.2 feet (25 units). Please visit invisiblestructures.com to see our Optimal Shipping Height Chart to avoid any additional shipping charges. Rainstore 3 under a parking lot in Big Fork, MT. Rainstore 3 stacks are lowered into the excavated chamber in this detention system. 16 Riverbank stabilization, Chattahoochie River, Columbus, GA.
Slopetame 2 can be planted with grass or other vegetation for an attractive erosion control system. Slopetame 2 is much more than an erosion control blanket or mat. Slopetame 2 is a permanent threedimensional reinforcement and stabilization matrix for steep vegetated slopes and channel banks. The integral rings, bars, grid, and fabric act to contain upper root zone soils, allow vegetation roots to easily pass through, and minimize movement and loss by rain or flowing water. Slopetame 2 is shipped in roll Slopetame 2 protects the Isotopes Park Baseball Stadium, Albuquerque, NM. form, with connections allowing rolls to be fastened together forming one large continuous mat covering the entire face of long slopes. Holes can be cut in the mat to provide for large containerized or balled plant material. 31 25 13 Erosion Controls 2004 CSI Master Format Three-dimensional containment Shallow depth of fill material to reduce costs Interlocking continuous grid structure Integrated fabric backing Lightweight product for easy assembly High durability and UV-resistant Resistant to biological and normal horticultural chemicals High-strength anchoring system Native soil and vegetation use Encourages tree growth and preservation Urban heat island mitigation Stormwater Benefits: Reduced erosion and soil migration Biofitration of stormwater runoff Protects creek beds, riverbanks, and shorelines Recharges groundwater in swales/trenches Reduces runoff volume, rate, and temperature Applications: Steep slope erosion control Channel-bank stabilization Channel-energy dissipation Infiltration trenches Vegetated swales and strips Size: Manufactured in 1-square-meter units (3.39 3 3.39) or quarter-meter units (1.65 feet 3 1.65 feet) and assembled into rolls. Please visit invisiblestructures.com to view our Roll Chart for dimensions. Erosion control bars, containment cylinders, connecting grid, geotextile fabric, anchors, and fill material make up the Slopetame 2 system. 19
Invisible Structures Product Performance Product Eco/Storm Benefits Economic Benefits Human Benefits Filters pollutants* Reduces stormwater runoff Air-conditioning effect (Grasspave 2 only) Reduces non-point-source pollution Airborne dust capture and retention (Grasspave 2 ) Heat energy reflection reduction Tree growth within parking lot Reduces erosion and soil migration Recharges groundwater Made from 100% recycled materials Stormwater detention in cross-section Recharges groundwater Capture water for reuse (harvesting) Reduces non-point-source pollution Made from 100% recycled materials Reduced erosion Reduced soil migration Native vegetation use Tree growth within matrix Biofiltration Made from 100% recycled materials Multiple-use surface Saves maintenance costs** Reduces need for detention pond Lower installation costs*** Reduced insurance cost Multiple-use surfaces Rapid installation Real estate savings Reuse water (gray) Immediate soil containment Lower installation costs**** Permanent installation ADA accessible Cool surface Firelanes Emergency access Aesthetics Safety subsurface detention Health reduced pest breeding Reduced odor problems Reduced weed problems Reduced flooding Native plant material use Aesthetics Cool surface Flood control Reduced stormwater runoff Conveys water for treatment Biofiltration Heat island mitigation (roof garden) Reduced non-point-source pollution Made from 100% recycled materials More efficient than pipe/gravel Rapid installation (drainage) Efficient use of water Cool surface (roof garden) Safety reduced water contamination Aesthetics (roof garden) Made from 100% recycled materials Portable and reusable Rapid installation ADA accessible Emergency road/cool walking surface * Hydrocarbons up to 100%; suspended solids 95%; phosphorous 65%; nitrogen 82%; heavy metals 96 to 99%; 200, R Winer, Center for Watershed Protection ** Compared to asphalt and concrete parking lot, over a 20-year period *** Compared to concrete and asphalt parking lots with drainage/retention systems, where Gravelpave 2 and Grasspave 2 support drainage/retention in the cross-section **** Compared to typical concrete block revetments 1600 Jackson Street, Suite 310 Golden, CO 80401 1.800.233.1510 Fax 1.800.233.1522 www.invisiblestructures.com 2006-2009