The demand for expertise in Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS) is at an all-time high as urban areas grapple with the challenges of increased rainfall and flooding. This course offers you the opportunity to delve into innovative solutions for managing rainfall, focusing on critical aspects such as source control, collection, and transport. You’ll explore infiltration systems and the benefits of storage and passive treatment systems, equipping you with cutting-edge knowledge to address real-world issues. As cities strive for sustainability, your skills will be highly sought after, opening doors to a wealth of career opportunities. Join us to become a leader in shaping resilient urban environments and make a significant impact in this dynamic field.
Sustainable urban drainage systems (SUDS)
This course is designed for professionals and graduates in the field who wish to enhance or update their understanding of Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS). Ideal for those interested in rainfall management, source control, infiltration systems, and storage solutions, this course provides the essential knowledge to stay current in urban drainage practices.
40 hours
Water
Course objectives
- To understand the principles and benefits of Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems.
- To explore rainfall management techniques through SUDS applications.
- To learn methods for effective collection and transport at source.
- To evaluate different types of infiltration systems for urban use.
- To examine the design of storage and passive treatment systems.
- To identify challenges and solutions in implementing SUDS.
- To develop strategies for sustainable urban water management.
What does it prepare you for?
This course equips you with the skills to design and implement Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS) effectively. You'll learn to manage rainfall through innovative strategies, ensuring optimal water collection and transport at the source. You'll gain expertise in deploying infiltration systems and utilising storage and passive treatment solutions. After completing the course, you'll be able to enhance urban resilience against flooding and promote sustainable water management in urban areas.
Teaching units
UNIT 1. RAINFALL MANAGEMENT THROUGH SUDS
Concept and implications of sustainable drainage
Multidisciplinary design
Environmental assesment
Flood risk management
Non-structural measures
UNIT 2. CONTROL AT SOURCE: COLLECTION AND TRANSPORT
Hydraulics for the design of SUDS
Rainwater harvesting systems
Green roofs and vertical gardens
Filter strips and filter drains
Vegetated swales
UNIT 3. INFILTRATION SYSTEMS
Hydrology
Bioretention systems
Permeable surfaces
Infiltration systems
Citizen consultations
UNIT 4. STORAGE AND PASSIVE TREATMENT SYSTEMS
Sustainable landscaping
Detention basins
Retention basins
Constructed wetlands
Integrated system design process