TECHNICAL
TECHNICAL - ecosystem services
Ecosystem Services
An overview of what is meant by ecosystems services (SUDS, living roofs and walls, water and landscape management, shading, natural cooling, air conditioning and ventilation) and how they relate to design of the built environment. The potential for reducing the negative impacts of flooding and urban dehydration, air pollution, urban heat island effect, as well as access to natural health services, through designing with nature.
STANDARDS
MASTER PLANNING
ECOSYSTEM SERVICES
DESIGN
MATERIALS
SERVICES
1hr lunchtime talk
Half day
1 day
2 day
3 day
ENERGY
COMMUNITY
Living Roofs
1hr lunchtime talk
Half day
1 day
2 day
3 day
An overview of living roofs policy and legislation, design, specification, installation, maintenance, challenges and benefits, both perceived and real. Based on research and current best practice, worldwide and UK specific, with options for practical construction workshops and guided tour of built projects.
SUDS
1hr lunchtime talk
Half day
An overview of managing water in urban and rural landscapes through an understanding of water management and the design, specification, installation and maintenance of sustainable drainage systems, with options for guided tour of sites.
RESETing the built enviroment
CONTACT
DALSTON ROOF PARK
WHY WE DO IT
