May 2008
This overview of permeable pavement includes basic information about what they are, the costs, benefits and drawbacks, and real-world feedback from field evaluations.
Permeable Pavement TechSpecs explains what it takes to switch from impervious surfaces such as asphalt or concrete, what to consider when determining if permeable pavement is right for your next project, steps to take if you decide use this technology, and additional resources for more information.
Prepared for:
The Partnership for Advancing Technology in Housing (PATH)
Prepared by:
NAHB Research Center
4 pages