Sealed surfaces are a widespread problem in urban centres: they raise the temperature and put a strain on drainage systems. Desealing these surfaces holds the potential for improving climate resiliency, biodiversity and quality of life.
The “Urban Back Road” goes one step further and questions the relationship between humans and nature in cities: in a new kind of spatial surface justice, other species as well as climate and future perspectives are taken into account alongside mobility needs.
This is realised with the help of newly developed grass paving stones, which improve the growing conditions for plants by increasing root and soil space in order to facilitate their use in street surfaces. The result is an ideal tool for future-proofing our cities with climate-conscious adaptations, by increasing rainwater absorption, and encouraging an ecological transition in transportation.
Supervisor(s)
Prof. Barbara Schmidt, Prof. Dr. Zane Berzina, Prof. Steffen Schuhmann, Prof. Jakob TimpeRelated projects
