I recently received a continuing education brochure which included a session on Green Stormwater Practices for civil engineers. You will learn:
Benefits of green stormwater practices
Evaluating green practices
Impact of green stormwater practices on LEED and other green designations
The practices to be evaluated in the seminar were listed in the brochure:
Bioretention
Cisterns
Permeable pavers/pervious concrete
Disconnecting impervious area/vegetate swales
Soil amendments (a soil conditioner added to improve plant growth and health)
Rainwater harvesting
Bioretention cells
Runnels (a narrow channel or course for water to flow)
Sustainable landscaping
Green roofs
In some areas of Australia, cisterns are required for every home. I have a link to a cistern video in case you are in the market to buy one. http://youtu.be/besl1h6t6FA.
I want to caution you. You need to obtain the proper construction and zoning permits from your town. It most likely isn’t an approved accessory use. If you live in a community with an HOA; you must also obtain their approval. You may have to hold a neighborhood meeting to explain what you want to do and they may demand a special color to blend into the architectural theme of your community. I am sure there are other things to think about but I will leave that up to you i.e. having to maintain your green roof!
Do you think “green” is an overused word?
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