SANTA FE, NM, July 25, 2009
/24-7PressRelease/ -- Milestone Imports, the nation's leading importer of Mexico porphyry, is leading the way to "Greening" America's streets by educating builders, architects and designers about the ecological benefits of using permeable paving.
Cities across the nation are launching initiatives to "Green" their streets, alleys and walkways by installing environmentally friendly pavers and pavement. Chicago, Boston and Detroit have already started replacing concrete and asphalt with different types of permeable paving. Now these same methods and materials can be used for any city streets and private drives.
"Our mission at Milestone Imports extends beyond the selling of porphyry to the task of educating building professionals and consumers that porphyry is a beautiful, environmentally friendly and cost-effective option for paving and construction needs," said Miles Chaffee, President and founder of Milestone Imports. "Through AEC Daily, we are offering an online class and seminar for architects and builders to receive HSW credit from the American Institute of Architects and the Construction Specifications Institute as they learn about the advantages of permeable paving and porphyry."
Permeable paving differs from typical asphalt and concrete, which is impervious, because water is allowed to penetrate through the joints and naturally filter into the ground's aquifers helping with storm water management and Low Impact Development. Several different materials can be used for permeable paving, such as the natural stone paver porphyry which has been proven to be sustainable and resilient.
"We want builders, architects and city planners to recognize the benefits of permeable paving and understand the different materials that can be used for civic, commercial and residential projects," said Chaffee. "We are thrilled to see landscape architects and urban designers expressing interest in permeable pavers because they are recognizing the benefits and we want to continue that trend by educating others."
The benefits of permeable paving go beyond urban planning and development. Private commercial and residential projects can use permeable pavers for streets, drives and walkways. Milestone Imports has supplied civic, commercial and private projects with porphyry as permeable pavers because of its old world beauty and durability.
About Milestone Imports
Based in Santa Fe, New Mexico, Milestone Imports is one of North America's leading importers of porphyry. With exclusive rights to the largest porphyry quarry in Mexico located in San Luis de la Paz, Milestone Imports is known for its unparalleled expertise in porphyry and the ability to import porphyry faster and more affordably than competitors. Utilized by the Romans nearly 2200 years ago, porphyry is known for its chemical resistance, resistance to freeze-thaw cycles, sustainability, old world beauty and virtually zero maintenance. For more information on Milestone Imports, please visit http://www.milestoneimports.com or call (866) 641-1999.
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