ACO Sponge City concepts based on the Stockholm system
The sponge city principle of the Stockholm system describes an innovative construction method that creates an optimal habitat for large-crowned urban trees, while providing retention space for rainwater. The Stockholm system provides a large volume of root space for the tree to use without damaging the infrastructure above. Stockholm, where this construction method was developed over 20 years ago, has played a pioneering role.
“As Confucius said: ‘Take care of the roots - then the branches and leaves can take care of themselves‘!”
ACO Sponge City Road Drain
With the new Sponge City road drain, ACO, as an expert in stormwater management, offers an effective and easy-to-implement solution for the blue-green transformation of cities. The proven ACO Combipoint street drain system has been extended to include selected Sponge City components, so that rainwater can be fed into the Sponge City body close to the surface for effective irrigation of urban greenery.
- Preventing heavy rain with permeable sponge urban structures
- Salt free irrigation solution with simple summer/winter operation
Other relevant products in the ACO Sponge City modular system
