Course overview
This course aims to provide a practical introduction to the application of green infrastructure and water sensitive urban design (WSUD) in the built environment. The course will build on principles of hydrology and hydraulics to cover aspects of green infrastructure and WSUD, with an emphasis on water harvesting and vegetation. Students will learn about the function of green infrastructure and WSUD in (a) improving the sustainability of the urban water cycle and (b) reducing ‘urban heat islands’ and will engage in water-sensitive design practices covering simple, small-scale approaches at residential sites to more complex systems operated at municipal scales.