Integrated tree root and storm water system

摘要

A structural cell system is disclosed for supporting hardscape areas in a way that enables tree root growth and accommodates filtering, retention, storage and infiltration of storm water while preventing hardscape damage. The system includes a plurality of structural cells capable of being positioned below a hardscape. The structural cells are designed to have openings that are sized to accept tree roots. The system has one or more permeable barriers around the structural cells with a way for water to flow into the plurality of structural cells flow out of the structural cells.

主权项

1. A structural cell system for supporting hardscape areas that enables tree root growth and accommodates filtering, retention, storage and infiltration of storm water while preventing hardscape damage, comprising;
a plurality of structural cells positioned below a hardscape substantially covering the structural cells, the structural cells each comprising:
a base, a top, and structural members positioned therebetween so as to maintain the base and the top at least approximately 8 inches apart, the base, top, and structural members collectively defining a volume that includes the base, top, and structural members, wherein at least approximately 85% of the volume can be filled with soil;wherein the structural cell bears substantially the entire load of both the hardscape and commercial vehicle traffic directed thereover, while maintaining the soil within the volume in a low compacted state accommodating natural growth of structural roots of a tree within the volume; one or more permeable barriers around the structural cells; water ingress into the plurality of structural cells; and water egress from the plurality of structural cells.