Our Beloved Fountain: Making Water Features Sustainable

Registration Eligibility
ASLA online learning opportunities are open to all. ASLA members may purchase access to this recorded presentation at a reduced rate.
Start Date
03/20/2019
End Date
03/20/2021
Description
Fountains are beloved features in many public places and contribute to quality of life while adding environmental benefits, particularly during hot summer months. However, many parks departments and commissioning bodies shy away from installing them due to the perceived high cost of installation and ongoing maintenance. Some recurring questions neighborhoods may face are whether alternative funding models can keep the water flowing if a city or town won’t perform regular upkeep. What are the impacts of a dormant fountain? What are the environmental effects, both positive and negative? We will explore these questions, explain the typical pool, pass through and recirculating systems, and share insights on sustainable best practices.
Distance Learning
Yes
Course Equivalency
No
Subjects
Housing & Community Design
Sustainable Development & Design
Urban Planning & Design
Water / Stormwater Management
Health, Safety and Welfare
Yes
Hours
1.0
Learning Outcomes
1. Understand the social value of fountains and water features while balancing the economic and environmental costs of designing and maintaining them in the context of sustainability and the Triple Bottom Line (TBL)
2. Familiarize oneself with the basics of water feature layout and design to understand the requirements of equipment maintenance and minimize water waste.
3. Provide some examples of converting non-sustainable water features into sustainable ones through recirculation, filtration, and active management.
Instructors
Michael Igo, PE, D.WRE, LEED AP, Affiliate ASLA, President, Aqueous Consultants, LLC
Course Codes
Provider
American Society of Landscape Architects


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