Homeowners love concrete, for both interior and exterior use. Outdoors, large expanses of concrete can create environmental problems, though, as they block stormwater from draining off into the soil.

One driveway at a time, many green-minded homeowners and communities are opting for permeable paving options instead of traditional asphalt. “It’s much better for the environment because it helps cut ...

Q: What are permeable driveways? A: Summer’s longer, drier days and warmer temperatures offer ideal conditions for repairing or replacing driveways and sidewalks. The most common driveway paving ...

At a time when urban India is struggling to deal with flooding after every spell of rainfall, replacing sidewalks with permeable blocks could be an idea whose time has come. Urban planners and ...

Homeowners love concrete, for both interior and exterior use. Outdoors, large expanses of concrete can create environmental problems, though, as they block stormwater from draining off into the soil.