Introduction For decades, the assumption has been simple: screened soil is better soil. It’s cleaner, more uniform, easier to manage — and is often seen as the gold standard. The golf industry, for example, has wholeheartedly embraced the properties of EPA-approved screen soils. But here’s the problem: in the pursuit of consistency, we’re sifting away… More
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
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