The Philosophy and Practice of Water Sensitive Urban Design – is it Consistent with a Whole System Approach?
Author(s)
Stephens, R
Desha, C
Hargroves, K
Griffith University Author(s)
Year published
2007
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This paper provides a critique of the Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD) paradigm by discussing its congruence with an established sustainable design principle called 'whole system design'. It was found that WSUD is congruent with the whole system design approach as a philosophy, but not in practice. Future improvement of WSUD practice may depend on the adoption of a front-loaded, teamwork-based design and planning process that is embedded in the principle of whole system design.This paper provides a critique of the Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD) paradigm by discussing its congruence with an established sustainable design principle called 'whole system design'. It was found that WSUD is congruent with the whole system design approach as a philosophy, but not in practice. Future improvement of WSUD practice may depend on the adoption of a front-loaded, teamwork-based design and planning process that is embedded in the principle of whole system design.
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Journal Title
BEDP Environment Design Guide
Volume
V1 Gen 14
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Subject
Environmental engineering
Other engineering not elsewhere classified
Architecture
Design