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Rethinking Bioretention Design Concepts
Since its initial development and application in 1993 (Clar, et al., 1993), the Bioretention system also referred to as "rain gardens" has rapidly become one of the most versatile and widely used BMPs throughout the US and many parts of the world. It has recently become identified as a preferred site practice for green building design and LEEDS certification. A recent review of Bioretention design guidance being used throughout the US revealed that with some relatively minor changes, the design concepts contained in the original design manual remain unchanged. This paper provides a critical review of some elements of the original design concepts and introduces new directions for the evolution of this BMP. The design elements examined in this paper include: 1) The allowable ponding depth, 2) The minimum width and length parameters, 3) The depth and type of the soil/filter media, 4) The design of bioretention as an infiltration practice, 5) Plant materials.
Rethinking Bioretention Design Concepts
Since its initial development and application in 1993 (Clar, et al., 1993), the Bioretention system also referred to as "rain gardens" has rapidly become one of the most versatile and widely used BMPs throughout the US and many parts of the world. It has recently become identified as a preferred site practice for green building design and LEEDS certification. A recent review of Bioretention design guidance being used throughout the US revealed that with some relatively minor changes, the design concepts contained in the original design manual remain unchanged. This paper provides a critical review of some elements of the original design concepts and introduces new directions for the evolution of this BMP. The design elements examined in this paper include: 1) The allowable ponding depth, 2) The minimum width and length parameters, 3) The depth and type of the soil/filter media, 4) The design of bioretention as an infiltration practice, 5) Plant materials.
Rethinking Bioretention Design Concepts
Clar, M. (author) / Laramore, E. (author) / Ryan, H. (author)
Second National Low Impact Development Conference ; 2007 ; Wilmington, North Carolina, United States
Low Impact Development ; 119-127
2008-11-07
Conference paper
Electronic Resource
English
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