Introduction In traditional site design, managing stormwater often means carving out space for one massive underground tank. These vaults are designed to collect and hold stormwater until it can be slowly released or treated — but they come with major spatial and logistical challenges. In today’s urban environments, with space at a premium and infrastructure… More
What is the role of green infrastructure within stormwater management? This is an important question — and one that Sahil Sharma, stormwater engineer and founder of strmwtr inc, thoughtfully discusses in his recent chat with DeepRoot content manager Jacob Westlin. Below are some of his insightful themes and quotes — but be sure to check… More
Introduction One of the primary environmental challenges of new developments is the increase in impervious surfaces, which, when it rains, leads to more polluted stormwater runoff. Clean water is essential for human health, ecosystems, and sustainable cities — and when rain falls on streets, sidewalks, and rooftops, it picks up contaminants and carries them directly… More
Introduction For decades, cities have relied on gray infrastructure — stormwater pipes, culverts, and treatment plants — to manage urban stormwater. While these systems serve an essential function, they are increasingly overburdened, expensive to maintain, and ill-equipped to handle modern climate challenges. Heavy rainfall overwhelms drainage systems, pollutants flow freely into watersheds, and aging pipes… More
Increasingly Extreme Weather Extreme weather events are becoming more frequent and intense, with cities across the globe facing dangerous challenges from hurricanes, heavy rain, and flash flooding. The combination of climate change and rapid urbanization has made stormwater management a critical component of climate resilience. Traditional stormwater infrastructure, built to whisk water away as quickly… More
Introduction When competing for space in urban development, stormwater management solutions — particularly those such as “daylighted” raingardens with prohibitive footprints — often find themselves at the bottom of the priority list. And yet, as cities expand, impervious surfaces multiply, increasing runoff and overloading drainage systems. So, how do designers simultaneously satisfy development needs and… More
Stormwater Management: Conventional Wisdom The traditional approach to stormwater management in urban environments has been to treat it as a problem to be managed, a liability that cities must control to prevent flooding, pollution, and infrastructure damage. Cities have been built upon this principle: quickly removing runoff from urban areas, directing it into storm drains,… More
Introduction Green infrastructure has become a widely adopted component of stormwater treatment initiatives across the globe — but can GI be integrated even in the tightest-space built environments, where numerous priorities are competing for the same area? Yes! With a little creative design and the right strategic partners, GI can be utilized in just about… More
Introduction It’s August 12, 1884, and geologist Joseph Tyrrell — on the hunt for coal seams in Alberta’s Red Deer Valley — discovers something far different: the first dinosaur fossil ever found in the region, later named the Albertosaurus for its geographical lineage. A hundred years later, the Tyrrell Museum in Drumheller, an homage to… More
Introduction The question of how much soil is required to grow a big tree is one that has been debated among arborists and landscape architects for decades — and the answer isn’t black and white. Space, pollutants, and engineering requirements are all major considerations that affect the growing conditions of urban trees. And, other than… More
DeepRoot is key to the growth of urban forests everywhere for everyone to enjoy. Parking lots and car parks have not traditionally been designed with the health and longevity of trees top of mind. DeepRoot’s Silva Cell is intentional in creating more space and accommodating more soil where it is most imperative: at a tree’s… More
1: Can Silva Cells go around utilities? Yes, our modules can be moved and oriented to accommodate most utilities, footings, and other obstacles. Integration with utilities is by no means a barrier to using Silva Cells! Silva Cells are designed to be completely structurally independent, meaning it is not necessary for them to be in… More
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