Tapping natural laws
Series: Planning (for the Natural and Built Environment) ; (1453) 11 January 2002, 15(1)Publication details: 2002Subject(s): Summary: Argues that planners could encourage greater respect for the environment by promoting the benefits of sustainable drainage systems (SuDS), especially in the light of recent flooding. SuDS can help control pollution, aid drainage and encourage ecological and amenity benefits. Advocates maintenance of the water cycle as part of the mechanism of life on Earth. Uses The Natural Step (TNS) building projects as an example of the use of SuDS. A book, "Sustainable drainage systems: an evaluation using the TNS framework" is available from TNS, £20; t +44 (0)1242 262744| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | ABS65015 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 116663-1001 |
Argues that planners could encourage greater respect for the environment by promoting the benefits of sustainable drainage systems (SuDS), especially in the light of recent flooding. SuDS can help control pollution, aid drainage and encourage ecological and amenity benefits. Advocates maintenance of the water cycle as part of the mechanism of life on Earth. Uses The Natural Step (TNS) building projects as an example of the use of SuDS. A book, "Sustainable drainage systems: an evaluation using the TNS framework" is available from TNS, £20; t +44 (0)1242 262744