Taco Boy chooses Aqua-Bric
Stop in to Taco Boy's new downtown location and be wowed by the environmentally conscious decisions that were made to create the unique atmosphere. The bar was crafted from a fallen North Carolina Walnut tree. It is not only a fun place to eat, my favorite of course is the potato chorizo taco, but it is eco-friendly. Kevan Hoertdoerfer Architects went to great measures to include sustainability in "reclaimed, recycled style." The Fieldstone Center was proud to be a supplier of our eco-friendly Belgard Aqua-Bric for the outside patio and walkway areas. "The patio's pervious surface allows rainwater to return to the water table instead of overburdening the city's sewers. During a storm, it puddles for a second, "then it's gone."
In a growing trend towards prevention of water runoff our Aqua-Bric material is designed to allow stormwater to rapidly flow through, eliminating standing water in walkways, patios, driveways and parking areas without sloping. As more land is developed, the natural water filtration provided by soils is continually being diminished. In turn, stormwater runoff, mixed with motor oil, fertilizers and other contaminants can pollute our coastline and groundwater. These products can virtually eliminate runoff, potentially removing the need for retention ponds or in this case underground sewer pipes. Take a look at the article featured in Charleston Magazine "Dining Verde."
