Green Solutions
Concrete That Works With Nature
We deliver environmentally responsible infrastructure through Grasscrete and pervious concrete. Supporting natural drainage, enhancing carbon absorption, and meeting SUDS standards.
Start a Green ProjectCarbon Footprint
REDUCE
Our permeable systems reduce the need for stormwater infrastructure and lower urban heat island effect. Surface temperatures run significantly cooler than traditional asphalt.
Recycled Materials
REUSE
Both systems support recycled aggregates and binders such as fly ash or slag. Excavated fill materials can be reused on-site, eliminating unnecessary off-site waste disposal.
Infinite Lifespan
RECYCLE
Grasscrete has an indefinite lifespan and can be recycled back into aggregate for future applications at end of life — a truly circular solution for sustainable construction.
50+
Years Experience
40t
Load Rating GVW
SUDS
Compliant
8+
m/s Flow Rate
Living Surface System
Grasscrete
Environmentally Friendly Solution for Water Management and Traffic Applications
Grasscrete is a cast-in-place, monolithic, pervious concrete pavement that is continuously reinforced to provide superior structural integrity. The green alternative to standard concrete surfaces, it provides a variety of landscape solutions — emergency access lanes, delivery routes, overflow parking, and drainage channels that help prevent erosion — while maintaining a sustainable green product design.
Grasscrete has been a Bomanite System for over 20 years with installations in all climate types. Achieved through two differing techniques, it is void-structured concrete that can be cast using proven mix designs with no potential for freeze-thaw or clogging issues.
Use Cases
- –Vehicle parking and access routes
- –Emergency and maintenance access lanes
- –Reservoirs and drainage channels
- –River and sea defences
- –Landscaped pathways and green spaces
- –Overflow parking and delivery access routes
Load Rating
40t GVW
Flow Rate
8+ m/s
SUDS
Compliant
Experience
50+ yrs
LUXURY ENTRANCE
A Mediterranean-style arched entrance with Grasscrete herringbone patterning — structural beauty and natural drainage in one.
Living Roof System
Grassroof
Green Roof Technology for New and Existing Buildings — Bomanite Türkiye Licensed Application
EXT
Extensive
60–150mm
SIM
Simple Int.
150–300mm
INT
Intensive
300mm+
Grassroof is a practical, accessible green roof system designed for both new construction and existing buildings. Working with Regarm — a recycled moisture-retaining blanket — it feeds plant roots and reduces the volume and rate of water draining from rooftops into drainage networks.
In Extensive applications, Regarm enables a reduction in the depth of soil layers beneath sedum turf, thereby reducing the imposed structural load on the roof — making Grassroof particularly easy and economical to install on existing buildings.
Key Benefits
- –Slows storm water runoff — reduces flood risk
- –CO₂ sequestration and carbon storage
- –Reduces Urban Heat Island Effect
- –Noise reduction and thermal insulation
- –Protects roof membranes from UV degradation
- –Biodiversity and urban green space support
- –Contributes to BREEAM, LEED and BASIX certification
Plastic Grassed Paving System
Grassroad
Up to 95% Grass Cover — Recycled Plastic Permeable Ground System
Grassroad is the original plastic honeycomb cell paver developed in the USA in the early 1980s, with Grass Concrete Limited holding the exclusive European licence. Lightweight interlocking units made from recycled polypropylene form a tensile paving layer when combined with established grass — delivering up to 95% visible grass surface cover.
Unlike Grasscrete's cast concrete, Grassroad is a prefabricated plastic system designed for infrequent traffic applications. Installation is fast and simple, the lo-build structure minimises sub-base depth, and the result is an exceptionally high proportion of visible green cover.
Use Cases
- –Overspill car parks (infrequent use)
- –Fire and emergency access routes
- –Verge hardening for strips and bays
- –Amenity and recreational areas
Open Surface Area
95%
Unit Weight
0.90 kg
Panel Size
635 × 330mm
Material
Recycled PP
GRD
Grassroad
- · Plastic honeycomb
- · Infrequent traffic
- · 95% grass cover
GRC
Grasscrete
- · Cast-in-place concrete
- · 40t GVW capacity
- · Continuous traffic
Application Gallery
Spaces Created With Grasscrete
From luxury residential entrances to tropical villa driveways, from permeable garden paths to illuminated courtyards — Grasscrete works in every context.
Tropical Residence Driveway
Curved Driveway
Diamond Cell Pattern
Illuminated Driveway · Dusk
Garden Pathway
Texture Comparison
Environmental Impact
Building Spaces That Give Back to the Planet
Bomanite's green systems aren't just visually compelling — they are active environmental tools that reduce carbon emissions, replenish water resources, and lower urban temperatures.
Carbon Absorbed
The grass cover on Grasscrete absorbs and stores approximately 1.5 kg of CO₂ per m² each year, actively sequestering carbon from the atmosphere.
Surface Water Runoff
Our pervious concrete systems reduce surface water runoff by up to 90%, allowing water to percolate directly into the ground and dramatically lowering urban flood risk.
Heat Island Effect
Grasscrete and pervious surfaces can measure up to 15°C cooler than conventional asphalt paving, significantly reducing urban heat island effect and improving outdoor comfort.
Circular Economy
While traditional asphalt requires replacement every 15 years, Grasscrete lasts over 50 years and is fully recyclable back into aggregate at end of life — true circular construction.
Carbon Footprint Comparison (kg CO₂e/m²)
* Indicative values. Actual figures vary by mix design, transport, and regional energy mix. Grasscrete net figure offset by annual CO₂ sequestration of grass cover.
Luxury Meets Sustainability
Extraordinary Spaces for a Better Way of Living
Sustainability and luxury are no longer opposites. Grasscrete and pervious concrete let you create extraordinarily beautiful outdoor spaces, pool surrounds, and landscaped environments — while making choices that are genuinely good for the planet.
Pool Surrounds
Grasscrete around swimming pools provides structural support while enabling natural drainage. Rainwater enters the natural cycle while you experience the feeling of a private resort.
Private Landscape Gardens
The combination of pervious concrete and Grasscrete creates self-sustaining garden ecosystems that integrate with rich planting design. Every rainfall naturally nourishes the soil beneath.
Driveways & Entrances
Grasscrete driveways and entrance areas increase property value, reduce the urban heat island effect, and actively support neighbouring vegetation — elegance with environmental purpose.
Terraces & Outdoor Living
For outdoor living terraces, pervious concrete provides slip-resistant safety and naturally cooler surfaces. It stays cool throughout the day, making sun-drenched spaces genuinely comfortable.
Hotel & Resort Landscaping
The world's most prestigious resorts choose pervious surface systems for managing large open areas — simultaneously perfecting guest experience and environmental performance.
Urban Public Spaces
For municipalities and urban developers, Grasscrete manages flood risk in dense cities while keeping parks, squares, and pedestrian zones green, welcoming, and alive.
Green Benefits
Why Grasscrete?
Natural Drainage
Grasscrete drains at about the same rate as an ordinary lawn in the same location. The concrete has little effect on drainage; the soil and slope are the controlling factors, making it beneficial for erosion control.
On-Site Recycling
Installed over a gravel sub-base at a depth determined by load-bearing requirements. On-site recycled fill materials can be used in the sub-bases — surplus from excavation work avoids unnecessary off-site waste disposal.
Native Soil Compatible
Grasscrete can be installed over native soils, saving money on excavation and gravel. The subsurface adapts from thick stone beds to water piping systems depending on water runoff requirements.
Structural Efficiency
Sub-base depths are reduced and curb edge restraints can often be eliminated. Forms can be delivered by the truckload to cover 7,200 m² — the equivalent of fifty truckloads of pre-cast.
SUDS Compliance
Sustainable Urban Drainage is an increasingly used standard for managing surface water run-off. Grasscrete provides more uniform percolation, creating a more natural balance and reducing shrinkage risk in clay soils.
Heat Island Reduction
Grasscrete improves reflectance compared to blacktop, reducing the heat island effect. It handles runoff and storm drainage via river training, slope protection and channels.
Permeable Surface System
EcoKrete / Pervious Concrete
Permeable Surface System
EcoKrete
EcoKrete is a porous concrete system that allows rainwater to infiltrate the ground, managing stormwater without the need for retention ponds and actively recharging groundwater aquifers.
Groundwater Recharge
Directs water to the ground, recharging natural aquifers and sustaining long-term water resources.
Flood Attenuation
Reduces surface runoff significantly, lowering urban flood risk during heavy rainfall events.
SUDS
Fully meets Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems standards for responsible water management.
Heat Island Mitigation
Permeable surface stays cooler than impermeable paving, reducing the urban heat island effect.
Use Cases
Why Bomanite Green Systems?
How We Compare
| Property | Asphalt | Std. Concrete | Grasscrete | EcoKrete |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CO₂ Sequestration | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ Active | ~ |
| Water Permeability | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ Full | ✓ Full |
| Flood Risk Reduction | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ Up to 90% | ✓ Up to 90% |
| Heat Island Mitigation | ✗ | Partial | ✓ High | ✓ Moderate |
| Lifespan | ~15 years | 25–30 yrs | 50+ years | 40+ years |
| Recyclability | Partial | Partial | ✓ Full | ✓ Full |
| SUDS Compliance | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Carbon Footprint | High | Moderate | ✓ Low (net) | ✓ Low |
| Maintenance Cost | High | Moderate | ✓ Low | ✓ Low |
Grasscrete Video Library
See the System in Action
From Grasscrete application overviews to product comparisons and landscaping systems — explore the full range across 11 videos.
Grasscrete Applications
50 Years of Grasscrete
Load Test
Grasscrete: The Movie
Introducing Betoconcept
Grasscrete vs Block Paving
Betoatlas Paving System
Betoflor Paving System
Betoplus Paving System
Betotitan Paving System
Leromur Earth Retaining Wall
Why It Matters
Sustainable Urban Drainage
SUDS
Both systems meet Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems standards for responsible water management — a compliant solution for municipalities and developers.
Carbon Absorption
CO₂
The grass cover on Grasscrete actively absorbs carbon dioxide, reducing urban heat island effect and creating cooler, more liveable city environments.
Zero-Waste Approach
CIRCULAR
Recycled aggregates and binders such as fly ash or slag are supported. At end of life, the system can be recycled back into aggregate for future applications.