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Introduction to the Design of Sustainable Drainage Systems - SuDS

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Overview

This course on Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) covers the principles and criteria of sustainable stormwater infrastructure design. Students will learn about various facilities such as bioretention areas, swales, ponds, and green roofs, along with tips for sizing and reporting controls. The teaching method includes lectures on design principles, examples, and a summary of design needs. This course is intended for professionals in the water industry interested in incorporating sustainable drainage practices into their projects.

Syllabus

Innovyze.
Acronyms.
Resources.
Good Traditional Drainage Design.
Sustainable Drainage Principles.
Sustainable Stormwater Infrastructure Design.
Sustainable Drainage Design Criteria.
Example Site Plans.
Bioretention / Rain gardens.
Swales/ Trenches.
Ponds / Wetlands.
Underground Chambers.
Porous Paving.
Green Roofs.
Rainwater Harvesting.
Proprietary Devices.
Design Needs Summary.
Questions.

Taught by

Autodesk Innovyze

Reviews

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  • Hannah Bishop
    This course was a great introduction to all things SuDS. The audio did not match up with the slides/sections however so had to try and follow by listening after noting down the visual when audio was paused

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