In outdoor architecture, sustainable products play a crucial role in reducing the environmental impact of construction and promoting eco-friendly practices. Incorporating sustainable products can enhance the overall sustainability and resilience of outdoor spaces, such as parks, public plazas, gardens, and recreational areas.
Using recycled materials for outdoor structures, such as benches, tables, lighting posts, and planters, can help reduce the demand for new raw materials, conserve resources, and minimize waste. Additionally, it can also save cities millions in renovation and maintenance costs every year since recyclable materials like resin are durable and long-lasting.
Ideas for Sustainable Products
- Planters
TerraCast® resin planters are a great choice for outdoor locations due to their versatility, durability, and low maintenance requirements. They are highly resistant to harsh weather conditions, including UV rays, extreme temperatures, and moisture. They won’t fade, crack, or warp easily, making them ideal for year-round outdoor use.
- Site-Furnishings
Resin site furnishings offer a range of benefits for outdoor locations, providing durable, attractive, and low-maintenance solutions for various seating, waste management, and other functional needs. TerraCast® offers various site furnishings such as benches, tables, receptacles, recycling bins, and more that can not only beautify an outdoor location but also make it functional.
- Lightpole Bases
Millions of dollars are spent on light pole bases each year by cities to ensure that their neighborhoods are safe and adequately illuminated. High maintenance costs, theft, and vandalism are among the top reasons why cities are considering moving to sustainable alternatives. TerraCast® resin light pole bases are not only weather-resistant and durable but also offer no scrap value due to which the chances of theft are almost eliminated.
Benefits of Resin At a Glance
- Lightweight: Resins are generally lightweight, making them ideal for applications where weight is a critical factor, such as in the aerospace, automotive, and transportation industries.
- Strength and Durability: Resin can exhibit high strength and durability, providing excellent mechanical properties when used in structural applications like composites, fiberglass, and reinforced plastics.
- Corrosion Resistance: Resin materials offer exceptional resistance to corrosion, making them suitable for applications in harsh environments and chemical industries.
- Weather Resistance: Resin can withstand exposure to UV rays and weathering, making them suitable for outdoor applications, such as in construction, outdoor furniture, and marine environments.
- Design Flexibility: Resin can be easily molded into complex shapes and sizes, offering design flexibility and creative freedom for various products and components.
- Low Maintenance: Resin often requires minimal maintenance due to its resistance to corrosion, weathering, and degradation, leading to cost savings over time.
Final Take
By incorporating these sustainable products into outdoor architecture, designers and planners can create environmentally friendly and aesthetically pleasing spaces that benefit both the community and the natural environment. If you are interested in learning more about TerraCast® Products, contact us today!
We provide products that are customizable, lightweight, weather/graffiti resistant, eco-friendly, and almost indestructible. Not only that, all of our products are designed and manufactured in America. If you’d like to make a purchase or have any questions related to our products, you can call or email us.