Design for Flooding: Architecture, Landscape, and Urban Design for Resilience to Climate Change is the complete guide to planning and design for water sustainability, as well as flooding and natural disasters. It presents best practices and lessons to create buildings and communities that are more resilient in the face of severe weather, climate change and the prospect of rising sea level. The book covers technical and institutional issues, along with new design and business opportunities, built upon:
- Fundamentals of climate and weather, stormwater and floodplain management
- Best practices of flood-resistant design and adaption to sea level rise
- Multidisciplinary design that integrates sound ecological and engineering principles
- Innovative design and construction to protect and improve water security.
A portfolio of award-winning designs illustrates practical and visionary projects to prepare for a resilient future, including:
- A case study of Climate's Long-term Impacts on Metro Boston (CLIMB) analyzes four alternatives to prepare for climate change
- A design charrette sponsored by The Regional Plan Association of New York illustrates creative concepts for waterfront revitalization and flood protection
- Lessons from the Netherlands, Japan and the United States indicate the effectiveness of long-term preparedness planning combined with phased mitigation and renewal projects
- Examples include renovations and small buildings, showing how every project at any scale is a design opportunity to increase the sustainability and resilience of our communities, water and ecosystem services.
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