At-source Water Sensitive Urban Design for Residential Development : Design to Construction

An application of water sensitive urban design that brings together the collaborative resources of a design team that is focused on delivering a practical solution to stormwater management. A 14ha residential development has been designed to utilise raingardens that have been specifically designed to treat runoff using enhanced onsite peat materials. This at source application also has the benefit of controlling the larger rainfall events without detrimental effects to the built environment which is located in the upper portion of a shallow gradient catchment, which is characteristic of Takanini, Auckland.

The development has recently been completed and the design team was involved closely during the construction phase. As with all good design the construction component is integral to achieving the best practical application of at-source water sensitive urban design.