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Category: Earth/Climate science
Why Catch Basins Improve Landscaping
12/03/23
“Why can catch basins improve landscaping?”
Landscaping is all about modifying flora in a land such that it creates a nice feature. This includes having to deal with downpours and flood events that can destroy landscaped spaces. Catch basins are a terrific way to handle this by diverting water flows to other areas. This is Why Catch Basins Improve Landscaping.
Why Catch Basins Improve Walkability in Cities During Rain Storms
11/30/23
“Why can catch basin improve walkability in cities during rain storms?”
Streets without water filtration can experience flooding during rain storms, making walking difficult to impossible. But if catch basins are implemented, we can divert rain water into sewers, stopping the mess that makes streets unnavigable. This is Why Catch Basins Improve Walkability in Cities During Rain Storms.
Why Catch Basins Can Attract Pests
11/29/23
“Why can catch basins attract pests?”
Catch basins are a useful tool for stopping overflows of water. However, over time they can pile up with damp garbage. This creates the perfect conditions for a pest infestation to occur, especially in hot summers. This is Why Catch Basins Can Attract Pests.
Intensive Green Roofs
11/28/23
“What are intensive green roofs and what are their benefits?”
Green roofs come in all shapes and sizes. However, the most heavy ones, Intensive Green Roofs, have a few particular qualities. Almost anything can be planted on an intensive green roof provided there is enough infrastructure to support it. They can be practically lawns in the sky, with complete vegetation and the biodiversity/stormwater runoff benefits it brings. However, they also often require complete irrigation systems to function.
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Semi-Intensive Green Roofs
11/27/23
“What’s a somewhat more intensive version of extensive green roofs?”
Extensive green roofs are a great solution for many but not all environments. Sometimes, Semi-Intensive Green Roofs are a better solution. Semi-intensive green roofs have more depth and weight, allowing them to host more weighty biodiversity such as shrubs. This makes semi-intensive green roofs support better stormwater management and biodiversity while partially requiring an irrigation system.
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Extensive Green Roofs
11/26/23
“What are extensive green roofs and how do they help with stormwater mitigation?”
Green roofs are a great way to help add nature to the built environment. Just like the diversity of species that inhabit these spaces, green roofs come in various shapes and forms. Extensive Green Roofs are models that contain natural, self-sustaining vegetation. These low-maintenance systems don’t require permanently installed irrigation, hold low-weight plants, and help regulate biodiversity. Extensive green roofs are terrific at absorbing stormwater and preventing dangerous runoffs from occurring. Extensive green roofs are best suited for temperate climate zones such as Northern Europe.
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Environmental Factors Design Analysis
11/19/23
“How can we visualize environmental factors design analysis?”
Environmental factors analysis is an important part of any planning project. Whether it be building a new metro line or creating a new dense housing development, people will have to be mindful of the surrounding environment. Factors such as flood runoff, heat impacts, and shadow generation will have to be studied. This can be accomplished through Environmental Factors Design Analysis, or visualization of onsite environmental conditions.
Drainage Canal Flood Analysis
11/14/23
“How can we analyze drainage canal flooding?”
Drainage canals move water away to keep areas dry. However, during extreme inundation events, these pieces of infrastructure can be subject to flooding. This can lead to dangerous damage to both the canals and whatever surrounds them. Engineers and Planners can perform Drainage Canal Flood Analysis to determine how to mitigate damages through design.
Drainage Canal Funding Estimation
11/12/2023
“How can we estimate funding for drainage canals?”
Drainage canals have to be constructed. It takes funding for this to happen. This can be accomplished by material costs, worker salary, and contingency. This is how Drainage Canal Funding Estimation can occur.
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