Rethinking Sub-Base Design for Sustainable Artificial Turf Performance

Rethinking Sub-Base Design for Sustainable Artificial Turf Performance

This course provides an overview of how innovative base panel systems can significantly enhance the performance, consistency, and sustainability of artificial turf installations. Over the past four decades, artificial turf has expanded into a wide range of applications, including landscapes, rooftops, playgrounds, pet areas, putting greens, and sports fields. While advances in turf fiber aesthetics and feel have progressed steadily, the underlying base system has remained largely unchanged. This course introduces a next-generation base panel technology designed to address longstanding limitations. Participants will explore how this system improves drainage, structural stability, long-term performance, and environmental impact across various project types.

Learning Objectives: 
  1. Discuss common foundations for synthetic turf.
  2. Compare the installation process, cost-effectiveness and sustainability of a base panel system versus traditional rock bases for artificial grass.
  3. Identify the various applications of the base panel system, such as landscapes, rooftops, playgrounds, pet areas, putting greens and sports fields for safe occupant use.
  4. Recognize the long term performance and environmental benefits of using the base panel systems, including the use of recyclable materials and measurable reductions in labor, time and overall carbon footprint.
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Available Regions: 
Continental US
Design Category: 
(32) Exterior Improvements
Applicable Credits