https://padlet.com/jacquelinefletcher6/5j45vhje5cks Designing and regenerating human habitats en-us 2018-02-01 10:49:30 UTC 2025-11-09 00:45:06 UTC hello@padlet.com jacquelinefletcher6 https://padlet.com/jacquelinefletcher6/5j45vhje5cks/wish/139683745 Melbourne is creating roof gardens of rare plants to enhance biodiversity. Great for urban permaculturists.]]> 2016-11-24 02:06:51 UTC https://padlet.com/jacquelinefletcher6/5j45vhje5cks/wish/139683745 jacquelinefletcher6 https://padlet.com/jacquelinefletcher6/5j45vhje5cks/wish/144207746 2016-12-18 09:56:31 UTC https://padlet.com/jacquelinefletcher6/5j45vhje5cks/wish/144207746 jacquelinefletcher6 https://padlet.com/jacquelinefletcher6/5j45vhje5cks/wish/144207890 2016-12-18 10:00:55 UTC https://padlet.com/jacquelinefletcher6/5j45vhje5cks/wish/144207890 jacquelinefletcher6 https://padlet.com/jacquelinefletcher6/5j45vhje5cks/wish/226975711 And how do we build one?]]> 2018-02-01 11:16:57 UTC https://padlet.com/jacquelinefletcher6/5j45vhje5cks/wish/226975711 jacquelinefletcher6 https://padlet.com/jacquelinefletcher6/5j45vhje5cks/wish/226976108 In the northern hemisphere cities and towns are increasing under threat from changes to the hydrological cycle. Periods of drought are often followed by heavy rainwater that the urban hard surfaces are not designed to accommodate. Storm water floods streets and runs into basements, underground railways and carparks, not to mention sewers which are then hard pressed to deal with increased flow and can back up, resulting in raw sewage creating potential health hazards. Transforming all those hard surfaces with permeable rain gardens, bioswales, small paving stones, green roofs etc can made a contribution to stormwater management.]]> 2018-02-01 11:18:33 UTC https://padlet.com/jacquelinefletcher6/5j45vhje5cks/wish/226976108 jacquelinefletcher6 https://padlet.com/jacquelinefletcher6/5j45vhje5cks/wish/226980406 Stormwater runoff from urban roads is contaminated with petrol, heavy metals and other potential hazards to the health of humans and non-humans alike. Chosing plants that are accumulators, that facilitate phyto-remediation, the uptake of harmful substances in stormwater runoff will ensure that groundwater isn't contaminated.]]> 2018-02-01 11:35:48 UTC https://padlet.com/jacquelinefletcher6/5j45vhje5cks/wish/226980406 jacquelinefletcher6 https://padlet.com/jacquelinefletcher6/5j45vhje5cks/wish/226981414 Trees also function as phyto-remediators to accumulate chemicals and clean the water before it filters through to ground water. But it is essential that the trees are chosen well for the climate and to withstand periods of drought as well as heavy rainfall. ]]> 2018-02-01 11:40:10 UTC https://padlet.com/jacquelinefletcher6/5j45vhje5cks/wish/226981414 jacquelinefletcher6 https://padlet.com/jacquelinefletcher6/5j45vhje5cks/wish/226982232 Greening the city with green roofs is as effective against stormwater as well as insulating against heatwaves. Even on an individual level, putting plants on your roofs can make a difference.]]> 2018-02-01 11:43:12 UTC https://padlet.com/jacquelinefletcher6/5j45vhje5cks/wish/226982232 jacquelinefletcher6 https://padlet.com/jacquelinefletcher6/5j45vhje5cks/wish/226982716 Using nature's solutions is always best. Gravity fed bioswales are preferable to the use of energy for pumps. Greening your neighbourhood is also a good way to ensure air quality.]]> 2018-02-01 11:45:14 UTC https://padlet.com/jacquelinefletcher6/5j45vhje5cks/wish/226982716 jacquelinefletcher6 https://padlet.com/jacquelinefletcher6/5j45vhje5cks/wish/226983321 Green spaces can be designed to be multifunctional, pleasant for people, resilient during droughts, and ready to channel stormwater into parks and town squares where it can filter through into ground water. These stormwater or rainwater gardens take the burden off the sewerage system in times of heavy rainfall and prevent back-ups that are a health hazard.]]> 2018-02-01 11:47:49 UTC https://padlet.com/jacquelinefletcher6/5j45vhje5cks/wish/226983321 jacquelinefletcher6 https://padlet.com/jacquelinefletcher6/5j45vhje5cks/wish/226984194 Water can be channelled into bioswales that run along the kerb allowing it to pass over soil and filter through to groundwater. They are also a major addition to pleasant cityscapes.]]> 2018-02-01 11:51:11 UTC https://padlet.com/jacquelinefletcher6/5j45vhje5cks/wish/226984194 jacquelinefletcher6 https://padlet.com/jacquelinefletcher6/5j45vhje5cks/wish/226984690 Councils and government bodies should be encouraged to employ architects trained to design green and resilient urban landscape.  In this new development the architect has combined green spaces with stormwater swales.]]> 2018-02-01 11:53:14 UTC https://padlet.com/jacquelinefletcher6/5j45vhje5cks/wish/226984690 jacquelinefletcher6 https://padlet.com/jacquelinefletcher6/5j45vhje5cks/wish/226985179 Stormwater management is an intrinsic design feature in this urban eco-neighbourhood development. It contains many essential features such as bioswales, permeable pavements/guttering, and green roofs.]]> 2018-02-01 11:55:11 UTC https://padlet.com/jacquelinefletcher6/5j45vhje5cks/wish/226985179 jacquelinefletcher6 https://padlet.com/jacquelinefletcher6/5j45vhje5cks/wish/226986648 Everyone with the know-how can green their own roof. ]]> 2018-02-01 12:01:25 UTC https://padlet.com/jacquelinefletcher6/5j45vhje5cks/wish/226986648 jacquelinefletcher6 https://padlet.com/jacquelinefletcher6/5j45vhje5cks/wish/227018155 There are a wide variety of ideas for green roofs that can sequester carbon, while absorbing rainwater, insulating agains cold and heat, and diversifying wildlife in the bioregion within urban areas. ]]> 2018-02-01 13:34:27 UTC https://padlet.com/jacquelinefletcher6/5j45vhje5cks/wish/227018155 jacquelinefletcher6 https://padlet.com/jacquelinefletcher6/5j45vhje5cks/wish/227019898 The new French law on biodiversity goes some way towards dealing with stormwater as well. Does it go far enough? Do we need more of these regulations?]]> 2018-02-01 13:37:54 UTC https://padlet.com/jacquelinefletcher6/5j45vhje5cks/wish/227019898 jacquelinefletcher6 https://padlet.com/jacquelinefletcher6/5j45vhje5cks/wish/352248091 Download the pdf]]> 2019-04-17 11:02:11 UTC https://padlet.com/jacquelinefletcher6/5j45vhje5cks/wish/352248091 jacquelinefletcher6 https://padlet.com/jacquelinefletcher6/5j45vhje5cks/wish/352254113 Ben Law is reviving some old woodland arts and crafts in his wood in southern England. Coppicing is almost a lost craft, one we should revive as it is sustainable woodland management. Law even built his own house, after many years of living in various temporary shelters, a leaky caravan and even sleeping in trees. He's remarkable. The building was documented for the Grand Designs TV programme and it is really inspirational, besides illustrating a variety of techniques Law expands on in his books and workshops. Really a must watch.]]> 2019-04-17 11:45:50 UTC https://padlet.com/jacquelinefletcher6/5j45vhje5cks/wish/352254113 jacquelinefletcher6 https://padlet.com/jacquelinefletcher6/5j45vhje5cks/wish/413930095 2019-11-20 12:13:08 UTC https://padlet.com/jacquelinefletcher6/5j45vhje5cks/wish/413930095 jacquelinefletcher6 https://padlet.com/jacquelinefletcher6/5j45vhje5cks/wish/432804799 Slovak team of hydrologists with replicable strategies for rehydrating landscapes]]> 2020-01-17 07:05:46 UTC https://padlet.com/jacquelinefletcher6/5j45vhje5cks/wish/432804799 jacquelinefletcher6 https://padlet.com/jacquelinefletcher6/5j45vhje5cks/wish/432805118 2020-01-17 07:08:10 UTC https://padlet.com/jacquelinefletcher6/5j45vhje5cks/wish/432805118 jacquelinefletcher6 https://padlet.com/jacquelinefletcher6/5j45vhje5cks/wish/432807475 2020-01-17 07:22:50 UTC https://padlet.com/jacquelinefletcher6/5j45vhje5cks/wish/432807475 jacquelinefletcher6 https://padlet.com/jacquelinefletcher6/5j45vhje5cks/wish/432821686 Escape the treadmill!]]> 2020-01-17 08:24:48 UTC https://padlet.com/jacquelinefletcher6/5j45vhje5cks/wish/432821686 jacquelinefletcher6 https://padlet.com/jacquelinefletcher6/5j45vhje5cks/wish/432823263 Strategies for restoring small water cycles]]> 2020-01-17 08:31:36 UTC https://padlet.com/jacquelinefletcher6/5j45vhje5cks/wish/432823263 jacquelinefletcher6 https://padlet.com/jacquelinefletcher6/5j45vhje5cks/wish/432823541 The people from the new water paradigm in the first part of their webinar. Starts about 6 mins in.]]> 2020-01-17 08:32:59 UTC https://padlet.com/jacquelinefletcher6/5j45vhje5cks/wish/432823541