Smart Design Strategies for Managing Water+ Energy in a Changing Climate
Arid Lands Institute
Ahmanson Main Space - Woodbury University
The Arid Lands Institute (ALI) at Woodbury University is hosting a series of free workshops beginning March 27 to help homeowners, business owners, real estate developers, and design professionals make smart decisions about water and energy.
The “Smart Design Strategies for Managing Water + Energy in a Changing Climate” series recognizes that localized management of rainwater, storm water runoff, and reclaimed wastewater will be crucial to sustaining Western cities in the face of climate change. Workshop leaders will offer strategies for both new construction and retrofits.
Workshops are offered in partnership with the City of Burbank as part of a major grant from the Department of Housing and Urban Development/Office of University Partnerships.
April 3: 9am – 3pm
Smart Landscapes: Yard, Driveway, Sidewalk, Street
Architect and Edible Estates gardenrg Fritz Haeg will share his experiences related to turning lawns into gardens to grow food at home. David Fletcher and Holly Harper will focus on strategies for capturing rainwater and minimizing runoff by looking closely at the edges of private property and public space such as driveways, sidewalks, and green streets.
April 17: 9am – 3pm
Smart Systems: Rainwater Harvesting + Grey Water
Despite heavy rains this year, water for irrigation, washing, and bathing is scarce and more expensive. Jenna Didier of Fountainhead Design will lead participants in assessing their water needs and resources on their property, arriving at the best water reuse strategies. Leigh Jerrard of California Greywater Corps will lead a hands-on workshop tapping into laundry machine drainage and legally reusing that water.
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