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
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