The Course on Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems It offers you the opportunity to delve into a rapidly growing field that is of vital importance to sustainable urban development. With the increase in extreme weather events, efficient rainfall management has become a crucial challenge for modern cities. You will learn to manage rainwater using innovative techniques such as infiltration and storage systems, as well as source control for the efficient collection and conveyance of water. This course is designed to equip you with the skills needed to implement sustainable solutions that enhance urban resilience. Taking part in this programme will not only position you within a sector with high demand for skilled workers, but will also enable you to make a significant contribution to protecting the environment and improving the quality of life in cities.
Sustainable urban drainage systems
Architecture, construction and urban planning
40 hours
Introduction
Objectives
- To identify the benefits of SUDS in sustainable urban management.
- To analyse source control methods for effective water abstraction.
- Assess infiltration systems to optimise water management.
- To design strategies for the storage and passive treatment of rainwater.
- Apply modern water conveyance techniques to minimise impacts.
- Compare different SUDS to determine their effectiveness in various environments.
- To propose improvements to urban drainage systems based on real-life examples.
Table of Contents
TEACHING UNIT 1. RAINFALL MANAGEMENT THROUGH SUSTAINABLE URBAN DRAINAGE SYSTEMS (SUDS)
The concept and implications of sustainable drainage.
Multidisciplinary design.
Assessment of the environment.
Flood risk management.
Non-structural measures
TEACHING UNIT 2. SOURCE CONTROL: COLLECTION AND TRANSPORT
Hydraulics for the design of SUDS.
Rainwater harvesting systems.
Green roofs and vertical gardens.
Gravel trenches and filter drains.
Green verges.
TEACHING UNIT 3. INFILTRATION SYSTEMS.
Hydrology.
Bioretention systems.
Permeable surfaces.
Trenches and infiltration pits.
Public enquiries.
TEACHING UNIT 4. STORAGE AND PASSIVE TREATMENT SYSTEMS.
Landscaping.
Retention tanks.
Retention basins.
Artificial wetlands.
The design process for an integrated system.