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How to Use and Compare Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs)

With environmental sustainability at the forefront of design, it’s important to feel empowered when making product selections that work within an ecosystem to achieve project goals and climate-positive objectives. This is where Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) come into play. What is […]

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The Vital Role of Infiltration in Groundwater Sustainability

Rainwater infiltration is extremely important to the supply of groundwater, which according to the U.S. Geological Survey, is considered one of America’s most important natural resources. Half of the drinking water in the U.S. comes from groundwater, with the balance coming […]

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Unlocking LEED Credit Opportunities with Unilock

Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED), is a green building certification program that recognizes best-in-class building strategies and practices that have a positive impact on the health of occupants, while promoting renewable, clean energy. To receive LEED certification, building […]

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Rainwater Management: Detention & Volume Control with Permeable Paving Systems

Traditional surface detention ponds, which serve as storage facilities for excess rainfall, are often regarded as inefficient in their use of space. Stormwater runoff from impervious surfaces like roofs, roads, and parking lots is directed through a network of pipes, […]

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Improving & Preserving Water Quality: A Permeable Pavement Approach

Without water, life cannot survive. For fish, wildlife, and humans, clean water is a necessity. Even plants need a certain quality of water. In order to ensure clean, quality water, the implementation of effective filtration systems and sustainable practices becomes […]

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The Problem with Stormwater & Innovative Permeable Solutions

The problem with stormwater is that it has to have somewhere to go, ideally back into the ground. Over the past few decades, permeable paver systems have risen in prominence as a sustainable solution to the pressing problem of excess […]

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Modern Pavers: The Cornerstone of Contemporary Outdoor Design

Clean lines, minimalism, and modern materials are the foundation for a contemporary project. This design style often features straight lines, sharp angles, geometric shapes and unique textures, which help to create a striking and visually appealing design. It’s the simple […]

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Bringing Complete Streets to Life with Unilock Pavers

From the adoption of bike lanes to the evolution of rapid transit projects such as the Mississauga Bus Rapid Transit, communities are taking comprehensive approaches to the development of new and pre-existing roadways. In an effort to make these spaces […]

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The Rise of Biophilic Design in Hardscaping

The term “biophilic design” has gained favor as a technique of connecting architecture and nature for a truly cohesive effect. Biophilic design refers to the practice of bringing people and nature closer together in the built environment, with the goal […]

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Bringing Communities Together with Redesigned Outdoor Gathering Spaces

As the office became the home office by cause of the COVID-19 pandemic, a heightened interest in both interior and exterior home remodeling projects was triggered. According to a 2021 Houzz study, home renovation spending has increased 15% in the […]

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Reducing Embodied Carbon

Designing Your Projects to Help Reduce Embodied Carbon Architects and engineers are designing all aspects of their projects with a laser focus on climate positive design in an effort to reduce embodied carbon. Embodied carbon is the total greenhouse gas emission generated […]

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How to Choose a Collection

How to choose a collection Unilock does not provide one size fits all product solutions in market. Our business is scaled to deliver the right products in the right places. For this reason, we have different product offerings across the company […]

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How to Select a Unilock Paver

How to select a Unilock paver Unilock has established itself as North America’s leading hardscape company, continually pushing the frontiers of innovation and developing new products and technologies that are well ahead of the competition. We have a large selection of […]

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Innovation Through Architecture

The AIA Conference on Architecture 2022 is about driving forward new thinking in one of the most forward-thinking cities in both design and sustainability – Chicago. Unilock is proud to have been Paving it Forward in Chicago for decades from […]

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Reducing Heat Islands with Light-Colored Pavers

Heat Islands & Their Impact Built structures and paved surfaces absorb and radiate heat from the sun to a greater extent than natural landscapes or rural areas. When there is a high concentration of buildings, roadways and other infrastructure and a […]

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Selecting Pavers by Characteristics

Author: Brad Swanson, ASLA, RLA, CSI, CDT, LEED APWhen I first started presenting to architectural firms back in 2005, I always addressed paver characteristics and it seemed to grab the attention of designers. Sometimes I got the impression this section […]

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Lunch Box Presentations

Author: Brad Swanson, ASLA, RLA, CSI, CDT, LEED AP I’m old enough to remember the days of lunch and learn box presentation. The good old days when I was able to meet talented designers looking to understand the products we have […]

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Defining a Permeable Paver

Author: Brad Swanson, ASLA, RLA, CSI, CDT, LEED APA handful of times a year a client or owner asks about the definition of a permeable paver. What makes a paver permeable? How is a ‘permeable paver’ different from a ‘non-permeable […]

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Redefining Streetscapes

As we redefine streetscapes to create a unique sense of place, allow for movement and accessibility, safety and interaction, Unilock is your partner and hardscape expert. Our local representatives have the expertise to make your project run smoothly from conception […]

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4 Strategies to Increase Profits on your Custom Home Developments

Are you interested in developing profit building strategies for your next custom home development project? Let’s explore four practical approaches that will help drive more profits. Strategy 1 – Low Impact Design Whether building one home or ten, increasing square footage is […]

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