smartslope evolution
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A short presentation of the benefits of "living retaining walls" and the unique features of the Smartslope Living Retaining Wall System. http://www.thelivingwallco.comTRANSCRIPT
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Introducing the SmartSlope
“Living Retaining Wall System”
and How It Will Evolve an Industry.
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Retaining walls are evolving and the next generation is - Living!
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Hardscape vs. Landscape
Ecosystem Function & Beauty
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Reliable Plant Coverage Mitigates Heat Island Effect
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Habitat Creation Instead of Habitat Removal
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Commercial Site Development Diversity and Flexability
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Transportation Cost Savings and Reduced Project Impact
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Nutrient Up-take by Selected Plantings Improves Water Quality
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Range of Batter to Build Walls and Slopes
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SmartSlope Advantage
Environmental Impact• Low Carbon Footprint• Storm-water Management• Heat Island Reduction• Habitat Creation
Cost Savings• 60% Less Concrete• Local or On-Site Production• Fast Installation
Scalability• Produced at Existing Pre-Casters• Low/No Upfront Capital Cost• Easily Automated for High Output • Fast to Market in any Metro Region
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Wet Cast Concrete with a Polymer liner bonded to the Inside
• Durability• Freeze Thaw
Performance• Accurate Dimensions• Efficient Use of
Concrete• Higher coverage
Rate per Module
Ease of placement reduces labor
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Low Carbon Footprint
• Local production• Large coverage rate• Thinner profile• Highest coverage to
weight ratio• Reduced fossil fuel use in
handling and transport• High post-consumer
content
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Large Planting Pocket Creates the Best Growth Conditions
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Storm-Water Retention/Treatment
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Simple Mechanical Connection to Strip Reinforcement
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Precision Molded Accessories Add Value and Functionality to Standard Inventory
Blocks. Each block has receptors built right in.
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SmartSlope creates a vertical planting bed --- green-space, at an angle of inclination not possible otherwise
Planting wall – May 2010
Same wall September of 2010
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Same wall Early May 2011
Same wall in July 2011
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Large Commercial Wall During Construction – May 2011
Strap Connections Every Third Course - Typical
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Water-Based Stain is Applied to the Finished Wall Face
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Completed Wall – Stained and Planted, Ready for Grow-out
Well on its way to full plant coverage - September 2011
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SmartSlope Evolutionary Firsts• Wet-pour Concrete Performance
in a small modular size• Simple Mechanical Connection to
Reinforcement Straps• 100% Recycled polymer Liner
Bonded to the Inside of Each Module
• Available Worldwide as a Locally Manufactured Pre-Cast Product
• Highest Coverage to Weight Ratio for Reduction in Trucking, Fuel and Portland Cement
• Largest Plantable Fill Volume of Any Concrete Modular Wall
• Innovative, Highly Portable Forming System Made of 100% Re-Cycled Polymer
• All components Designed to Be Re-Cycled at End of Lifecycle
• Designed for Maximum Contribution to LEED Points
• Polymer Liner Allows: Precise Attachment of Accessories, Strap Connection Slot, Internal Reinforcement Bars if Needed, Drip Irrigation Tubing, Increased Available Moisture for Plant Growth, Separation of Heat and pH Levels Inside the Trough
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Thank you for attending this Living Retaining Wall Presentation! Visit Our Website at www.thelivingwallco.com
We believe nature demonstrates simple, elegant systems. We believe SmartSlope uses nature to create functional, beautiful, superior retaining walls.