Registration Eligibility
Architects, Engineers, Landscape Architects, Planners, LEED/LID Professionals, Municipalities, Agencies, Public Works, Parks & Rec., Arborists, etc...
Start Date
01/06/2017
End Date
01/06/2017
Description
The Latest Sustainable Solutions in Porous Paving
1 Credit Course Presented by Noble Atkins, Urban Forester
1. How we got here… A Cursory Look at Systematic Tree Preservation
a. Discover several cutting edge techniques used to preserve trees on construction projects – you’ll find immediate uses for these on your next project, guaranteed!
i. SSAT
ii. RAM/RPM
iii. LTM
b. Gain understanding of the do’s and don’ts when designing plans around trees
i. Tree symbols vs. CRZ’s: “I don’t get no respect!”
ii. Underground Utilities: The unseen killers and how to avoid their impacts
iii. Grade changes: Often fatal, but easily manageable
c. From RAM to FPP: The natural next step…
2. Porous Paving: The future of paving, or is it all hype?
a. Gen 1: Porous Concrete & Asphalt
i. Benefits
ii. Limitations
b. Gen 2: Porous Pavers
i. Benefits
ii. Limitations
c. Gen 3: Epoxy based pavement systems
i. Benefits
ii. Limitations
d. Gen 4: Flexible Porous Paving
i. Benefits
ii. Limitations
e. And the winner is__________?!
3. The Science behind the results: “In God we Trust… All others bring Data!”
a. Materials & methods: The Beauty of Simplicity
b. Testing results: You can run, but you can’t hide from Data
c. Applications: From rooftops to gutters & everything in between
d. The Cost: Let’s talk turkey
e. Installation techniques: Lessons learned
i. The Good
ii. The Bad
iii. The Ugly
4. A picture tells a thousand words…
a. Evaluate before and after pictures of various applications
Lunch & Learn Location:
Samaha Associates
10521 Rosehaven St, Ste 200
Fairfax, VA 22030
Time: 12:00PM - 1:00PM
Location
Fairfax, VA
Distance Learning
No
Course Equivalency
No
Subjects
Accessibility / ADA
Campus Planning & Design
Development Trends
Green Roofs
Sustainable Development & Design
Water / Stormwater Management
Health, Safety and Welfare
Yes
Hours
1.0
Learning Outcomes
1. Become aware of the latest technologies in stormwater management, ADA accessibility, and infrastructure improvements.
2. Become aware of the latest tree preservation measures in urban sidewalk, trail, and tree surround designs.
3. Understand the benefits, limitations, and applications of the various forms of porous paving.
Instructors
Noble Atkins
Course Codes
Provider
Capitol Flexi-Pave, LLC