Urban Waterfronts & Shoreline Protection: Design For Biodiversity Advanced Session

Start Date

10/08/2024

End Date

10/08/2024

Description

The session will present proven, innovative approaches to waterfront edge design, applying ecologically sensitive, science-based concepts and construction technologies. Based on our 2023 Learning Lab we discuss challenges and strategies from design to implementation. We present tools to successfully design for target species and define tangible outcomes. We consider structural and costing requirements, highlighting critical steps for implementation and execution.

Location

Washington DC, DC

Distance Learning

Course Equivalency

Subjects

Sustainable Development & Design

Health, Safety and Welfare

Hours

1.0

Learning Outcomes

- Highlight key principles of ecological engineering for coastal and marine environments.
- Demonstrate a holistic approach to urban waterfront design based on innovative materials, increased surface complexity, and science-based macro design using case studies.
- Set measurable ecosystem targets when designing for biodiversity.
- Consider structural requirements, costing and critical steps for implementation and execution.

Instructors

Shlomit Wartenburg

Course Codes

Provider

ECOncrete

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