It is also essential to incorporate surface water management, such as a sustainable urban drainage strategy (SUDS), throughout the design process. SUDS can improve water quality and prevent pollution, reduce the risk of flooding, and minimise the use of water resources.
Examples of SUDS include:
■ permeable surfaces
■ living/green roofs made from sedum or slow growing grass mixes
■ rainwater harvesting and re-use
■ ponds and wetlands
■ pollution interceptors and grease traps.
'Sustainable drainage is a design philosophy that uses a range of techniques to manage surface water as close to its source as possible.' Sustainable Drainage Systems |