Sketches/Calculations of Proposed Green Infrastructure
1) Porous Asphalt
Porous Asphalt Pavers in Brooklyn College Parking Lot
Benefits of Porous Asphalt Pavers: Cleans the water from oils, grease, metals, and dirt. Reduces the temperature of the air. Minimizes the strain on the city’s storm water system, collects water, can handle high traffic unlike grass pavers.
2) Permeable Pavement
3) Trench Drains
Trench drains are “floor drains” that contain a dominant through or channel shaped body. These drains are used to prevent flooding in city areas. It will be useful along the edge of the parking lot because water accumulates in this location during rainfall. We noticed that the parking lot is slanted so this sort of elevation will be optimal for letting the downfall of rainwater into the trench drains. It is also evident that the sidewalk has accumulated some damage over the years. With trench drains, flooding and further damage to the sidewalk will be prevented.
3) Rain Barrels
Calculations
