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Porous Lane

Whitepaper: Permeable Pavement and Urban Heat Island Mitigation

The urban heat island (UHI) effect, characterised by higher urban temperatures relative to rural areas, poses severe challenges to urban health, liveability, and sustainability. Among the array of mitigation strategies, permeable pavement systems have emerged as a proven, effective, and multifaceted solution. This white paper synthesises global research and practical guidance to show how permeable pavements reduce surface and ambient temperatures, improve stormwater management, and deliver co-benefits for cities seeking resilience in a warming climate.

Reading Material · 20 minutes

Porous Lane

Whitepaper: Permeable Pavement and Tree Health

Urban trees are vital infrastructure for sustainable, resilient, and liveable cities. However, the dominance of impervious pavements in urban environments severely constrains tree health, survival, and ecosystem service delivery. This white paper synthesises global research, focusing on the effects of permeable pavements on tree growth, root systems, soil health, and stormwater management. Findings demonstrate that permeable pavements when properly designed and maintained, enhance tree health, reduce root-related infrastructure damage, and improve urban water management, supporting the transition to climate-adapted, green cities.

Reading Material · 20 minutes

Porous Lane

Whitepaper: Permeable Pavement and Stormwater Management

Permeable pavement is an increasingly critical technology for sustainable urban water management. With mounting challenges in stormwater control, urban flooding, water quality, and waste management, permeable pavements provide a multifunctional solution, reducing runoff, filtering pollutants, supporting urban greenery, and, in some cases, closing the loop on problematic waste streams such as end-of-life tyres. This white paper synthesises evidence from several national and international studies and field trials, with a focus on the performance of Porous Lane's permeable pavement systems in Australia. It provides a review of hydrologic, environmental, mechanical, and economic outcomes, as well as policy implications for integrating permeable pavement into modern cities. Recent climate risk and stormwater management frameworks emphasise the importance of permeable pavement in adaptation to increased rainfall variability and urban flooding due to climate change. National and state guidelines (ARR4.2, Victoria 2025, South Australia) now explicitly encourage or require the adoption of such LID/WSUD measures in new developments (Australian Government, Department of Home Affairs, 2018; Water Sensitive SA, 2021).

Reading Material · 20 minutes

Porous Lane

Whitepaper: Permeable Pavement Applications and Benefits

Escalating urbanisation, climate change, and growing stormwater management challenges require cities to rethink traditional impervious infrastructure. Permeable pavements provide a robust, evidence-backed solution that reduces flooding, improves water quality, supports urban cooling, and delivers strong lifecycle and circular economy benefits?especially when made from recycled materials such as Porous Lane?s tyre-derived product. Drawing on over 60 leading studies, field trials, guidelines, and life cycle assessments (LCA), this white paper presents a comprehensive review of permeable pavement?s multifaceted benefits and Porous Lane?s leadership in the field.

Reading Material · 20 minutes

Porous Lane

Whitepaper: Long-term Performance, Clogging, and Maintenance of Permeable Pavement

Permeable pavements are increasingly recognised as essential infrastructure for sustainable urban drainage, urban cooling, and climate resilience. Asset owners and councils often express concerns about long-term performance, specifically clogging and infiltration decline. This paper reviews global best-practice evidence and the latest field data, including Porous Lane's tyre-based permeable pavements. With sound design, quality construction, and targeted maintenance, permeable pavements including those supplied by Porous Lane deliver robust, cost-effective service and stormwater benefits for decades.

Reading Material · 20 minutes

Holcim Australia

Archify Connect: Sustainable Concrete Solutions

Archify Connect is our web series that responds to the increasing demand for virtual learning and networking. This latest session was held November 2025 and was presented by Holcim.

Informal CPD · 28 minutes

Oliveri

Whitepaper: Australia's Transition to Lead-Free

This white paper outlines Australia?s transition to lead-free tapware, with full compliance required by May 1, 2026, to ensure safer drinking water and protect public health. It guides designers, specifiers, and industry professionals on regulatory requirements, certification standards, and best practices for selecting and installing lead-free products that are safe, sustainable, and compliant with the NCC and WaterMark scheme.

Reading Material · 15 minutes

Dincel

Archify Connect: A solution for the prevention of structural deterioration and mould: Dincel Wall and the Waterproof System Warranty

Archify Connect is our web series that responds to the increasing demand for virtual learning and networking. This latest session was held October 2025 and was presented by Dincel.

Informal CPD · 36 minutes