Site Engineering for Landscape Architects: Storm Water Management and Control

 

The acts of grading and controlling and managing storm water runoff are inextricably linked. Almost all site development projects result in the remolding and sculpting of the earth’s surface as well as changes in surface character. These changes may significantly alter storm runoff patterns in terms of rates, volumes, and direction. Landscape architects and site planners must understand the consequences if these changes are to be effected in a safe, appropriate, and ecologically sensitive manner. This course provides an introduction to basic management principles and techniques, as well as potential problems caused by storm water runoff. The proper design of any management system requires an interdisciplinary approach, including professional expertise in ecology, engineering, hydrology, and landscape architecture.

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