Water management

In urban areas, storm water picks up pollution mainly from impervious surfaces and conveys it through pipes either directly to recipients or to a wastewater treatment plant. An alternative to this approach is ecological storm water management, where polluted storm water is treated and volumes are reduced through a variety of techniques that include infiltration, retention/detention, bio filters, and structural controls. THE ABC FOR SUSTAINABLE CITIES UNEP / UN HABITAT / FIDIC / GI-REC Based…

In California, when the rain comes, it has a habit of coming in torrents. And for yards with drainage problems that can be a soggy mess. Here’s how to get your yard ready for the next deluge.

We have created a landscape that is lush and wild. It will grow with time to create the supporting nest around the architecture's strong geometry and invit

Interactive project about the integrated urban water management

“We need more bioswales running down the median of most of our wide streets. What do you think? (NACTO)”

We're often asked "Can I plumb the rainwater into my toilet cistern to flush the toilet". The simple answer is yes, with some caveats! The conventional way would be to opt for a standard undergound rainwater harvesting system which provides a large amount of storage out of sight. However, an undergound system requires a pump and controls to deliver the rainwater to where is is required and so requires power, maintenance and a large excavation for the underground tank. This isn't always…

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Sydney Park is located in St Peters in the city south, and is well known for its landmark high brick chimneys. This open space is made of grassland, landscape gardens,

by Dana Brown, FASLA, PLA, AICP, LEED AP The 900-acre Pontilly area of New Orleans is composed of two moderate-income, minority-majority neighborhoods—Pontchartrain Park and Gentilly Woods. For dec…

Stormwater planters, born in Portland Oregon are being replicated nationwide for 'green' stormwater management. Info here!