TTE® – permeable and ecological
ground reinforcement
The sustainable TTE® building concept sets new standards in terms of ecological surface reinforcement. It creates 100% permeable, green, paved or gravel traffic surfaces. These protect against flooding, improve the urban climate and reduce the impact on the natural balance. A recycled product made of waste plastic, it also closes the materials cycle.
TTE® GREEN
TTE® PAVE
TTE® GRAVEL
TTE® MultidrainPLUS
TTE® at a glance
- Sustainable construction concept for permeable and unsealed surfaces
- Solid plastic pavement with innovative connection system
- Reduced requirements for structure thickness
- Flexible design: grassed as a lawn grid, with TTE® paving stones or with bulk materials
- 100% post-consumer recycling
- Certified quality
- Material demonstrably harmless to water, soil and human
- More than 27 years of experience with around 6 million m2 of TTE® surface throughout Europe
TTE® - for a balance between man and nature.
Our vision: A life in harmony with nature.
In a world where cities are green, the temperature is self-regulating and the air is pure. All surfaces are permeable and retain rainwater where it falls. Our groundwater is protected and recharged.
With TTE® we are a decisive step closer to this vision.
Our vision: A life in harmony with nature.
In a world where cities are green, the temperature is self-regulating and the air is pure. All surfaces are permeable and retain rainwater where it falls. Our groundwater is protected and recharged.
With TTE® we are a decisive step closer to this vision.
TTE® - the sustainable alternative
against the waste problem and CO2 emissions
Since 1997, TTE® MultidrainPLUS has been recycled from 100% post-consumer plastic from German households.
In 2023, we recycled around 10.6 million bags of plastic waste for TTE® and thus avoided 37,000 tonnes of CO2 compared to waste incineration. At the end of its life, the product cycle can be closed - new TTE® elements are then created from old ones.
In 2023, we recycled around 10.6 million bags of plastic waste for TTE® and thus avoided 37,000 tonnes of CO2 compared to waste incineration. At the end of its life, the product cycle can be closed - new TTE® elements are then created from old ones.
From September 2021 to October 2024 , all emissions from production & freight were offset by supporting certified climate protection projects.
Since September 2021, the TTE® system has had an EPD (Environmental Product Declaration). The EPD has been verified by the independent Institut Bauen und Umwelt (IBU) and maps all environmentally relevant emissions of the product cycle.
The results of the life cycle assessment show: TTE® performs better than conventional concrete surface coverings.
The results of the life cycle assessment show: TTE® performs better than conventional concrete surface coverings.
TTE® is completely harmless to water, soil and humans.
The following voluntary tests prove its harmlessness:
- REACH (Regulation (EC) 1907/2006 SVHC list and Annex XVII)
- Fish egg test according to DIN 38415 - T06
- Daphnia short-term test according to DIN 38412 - L30
- Scenedesmus - cell proliferation test according to DIN 38412 - L33
No surprise when you consider that TTE® consists largely of recycled food packaging.
The snowshoe effect –
surface paving rethought
An innovative connection system combines the base course, paving and seepage system into a single system. The pressure- and deformation-resistant TTE® soil grids are frictionally locked to each other. This allows for load distribution over the entire surface – similar to the principle of a snowshoe. This demonstrably reduces the requirements for the load-bearing capacity of the underlying ground. As a result, the required thickness of the elements and the effort required for installation are significantly reduced.
Conventional
Construction
TTE® PAVE
construction principle 2
The innovative load distribution is the key feature that enables many other advantages. This sets new standards for stormwater management, vegetation technology and sustainable construction. The TTE® system and the associated sustainable construction technology have been extensively tested and certified.
Three solutions -
for individual requirements
The green city – Sustainable urban development for better quality of life
The concept of the "sponge city" pursues the goal of creating living, urban structures for more urban greenery. These absorb rainwater and release this moisture during dry periods. This improves the urban climate – thanks to the cooling effect and the plants sequestering CO2 and trapping particulate matter. TTE® not only allows green spaces to be created, but also existing trees to be protected and integrated. Furthermore, this conserves resources and promotes biodiversity – both in and above the ground.
The TTE® multi-talent offers
design options based on a modular principle
Its highly configurable appearance – with greenery, paving stones, or filled with gravel – allow for a multitude of design options and application scenarios. The easy combination of different backfill materials in one system results in parking space markings, paths or entirely individual design creations. The complete solutions TTE® directGREEN and TTE® directPAVE are also suitable for efficient laying by machine.
TTE® GREEN
TTE® PAVE
TTE® GRAVEL
TTE® filled with sand
TTE® as a substructure for paving
