7-9 Sep 2011

Building Resilient Urban Coastal Environments Through Science Based Eco-engineering

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Shimrit Perkol-Finkel PhD Founder amp CEO

Shimriteconcretetechcom

Ido Sella PhDFounder amp CTO

Idoeconcretetechcom

wwweconcretetechcom

Climate Change Drives Coastal Hardening World-Wide

httpswattsupwiththatfileswordpresscom201507slr-sea-level-rise1jpg

wwweconcretetechcom

Climate Change Drives Coastal Hardening World-Wide

Coastal waters support the richest most diverse ecosystems

Photo Jonathan Wilker Purdue University Photo Tim Laman naturallykimcom

Coastal Infrastructure replace reefs with low diversity non-productive urban environmentshellip

A Concrete Problemhellip

Coastlines house gt 50 of the worlds population[1]

70 of coastal infrastructure are concrete based[2]

Concrete infrastructure poor substrates for biological recruitment

Commonly associated with nuisance and invasive species

Vertical relief Low complexity Surface chemistry

wwweconcretetechcom

20 y old sinker in a coral reef env with extremely low coral cover

Seawall with invasive zebra mussel Vertical Seawall with little life

wwweconcretetechcom

Climate Change Drives Coastal Hardening World-Wide

httpswattsupwiththatfileswordpresscom201507slr-sea-level-rise1jpg

wwweconcretetechcom

Climate Change Drives Coastal Hardening World-Wide

Coastal waters support the richest most diverse ecosystems

Photo Jonathan Wilker Purdue University Photo Tim Laman naturallykimcom

Coastal Infrastructure replace reefs with low diversity non-productive urban environmentshellip

A Concrete Problemhellip

Coastlines house gt 50 of the worlds population[1]

70 of coastal infrastructure are concrete based[2]

Concrete infrastructure poor substrates for biological recruitment

Commonly associated with nuisance and invasive species

Vertical relief Low complexity Surface chemistry

wwweconcretetechcom

20 y old sinker in a coral reef env with extremely low coral cover

Seawall with invasive zebra mussel Vertical Seawall with little life

wwweconcretetechcom

Climate Change Drives Coastal Hardening World-Wide

Coastal waters support the richest most diverse ecosystems

Photo Jonathan Wilker Purdue University Photo Tim Laman naturallykimcom

Coastal Infrastructure replace reefs with low diversity non-productive urban environmentshellip

A Concrete Problemhellip

Coastlines house gt 50 of the worlds population[1]

70 of coastal infrastructure are concrete based[2]

Concrete infrastructure poor substrates for biological recruitment

Commonly associated with nuisance and invasive species

Vertical relief Low complexity Surface chemistry

wwweconcretetechcom

20 y old sinker in a coral reef env with extremely low coral cover

Seawall with invasive zebra mussel Vertical Seawall with little life

Coastal waters support the richest most diverse ecosystems

Photo Jonathan Wilker Purdue University Photo Tim Laman naturallykimcom

Coastal Infrastructure replace reefs with low diversity non-productive urban environmentshellip

A Concrete Problemhellip

Coastlines house gt 50 of the worlds population[1]

70 of coastal infrastructure are concrete based[2]

Concrete infrastructure poor substrates for biological recruitment

Commonly associated with nuisance and invasive species

Vertical relief Low complexity Surface chemistry

wwweconcretetechcom

20 y old sinker in a coral reef env with extremely low coral cover

Seawall with invasive zebra mussel Vertical Seawall with little life

Coastal Infrastructure replace reefs with low diversity non-productive urban environmentshellip

A Concrete Problemhellip

Coastlines house gt 50 of the worlds population[1]

70 of coastal infrastructure are concrete based[2]

Concrete infrastructure poor substrates for biological recruitment

Commonly associated with nuisance and invasive species

Vertical relief Low complexity Surface chemistry

wwweconcretetechcom

20 y old sinker in a coral reef env with extremely low coral cover

Seawall with invasive zebra mussel Vertical Seawall with little life

A Concrete Problemhellip

Coastlines house gt 50 of the worlds population[1]

70 of coastal infrastructure are concrete based[2]

Concrete infrastructure poor substrates for biological recruitment

Commonly associated with nuisance and invasive species

Vertical relief Low complexity Surface chemistry

wwweconcretetechcom

20 y old sinker in a coral reef env with extremely low coral cover

Seawall with invasive zebra mussel Vertical Seawall with little life

Rural Urban

httpblogse-rockfordcom

Urban Nature - Restoring Enhancing Ecosystem Services

Cities do not end at the Waterlinehellip

Coastal amp Marine Infrastructure - Not Surrogates for Natural Habitats

Urban Marine Ecology

Ecological Sustainability Engineering Change

httpnebularowanedu httpwwwt-bookuninait

httpopplaeugreen-infrastructure-conference-nature-based-solutions-sustainable-and-resilient-cities

httpwwwnatureorgourinitiativesregionsnorthamericaunitedstatesnewyorkucr-infographicpdf

httpwwwecoshapenlfilespaginasECOSHAPE_BwN_WEBpdf

wwwbarangaroocom

Design solutions

Seattle Waterfront 2015- in progress httpwaterfrontseattleorg

Light penetration

Vertical Habitats

Sloping Habitats

Design solutions

Ecological Design Environmentally Active Infrastructures

THESEUS - coastal risk assessment and mitigation funded by the European Commission httpwwwtheseusprojecteu

(Firth et al 2014)

Design solutions

Cities do not end at the Waterlinehellip

Coastal amp Marine Infrastructure - Not Surrogates for Natural Habitats

Urban Marine Ecology

Ecological Sustainability Engineering Change

httpnebularowanedu httpwwwt-bookuninait

httpopplaeugreen-infrastructure-conference-nature-based-solutions-sustainable-and-resilient-cities

httpwwwnatureorgourinitiativesregionsnorthamericaunitedstatesnewyorkucr-infographicpdf

httpwwwecoshapenlfilespaginasECOSHAPE_BwN_WEBpdf

wwwbarangaroocom

Design solutions

Seattle Waterfront 2015- in progress httpwaterfrontseattleorg

Light penetration

Vertical Habitats

Sloping Habitats

Design solutions

Ecological Design Environmentally Active Infrastructures

THESEUS - coastal risk assessment and mitigation funded by the European Commission httpwwwtheseusprojecteu

(Firth et al 2014)

Design solutions

Ecological Sustainability Engineering Change

httpnebularowanedu httpwwwt-bookuninait

httpopplaeugreen-infrastructure-conference-nature-based-solutions-sustainable-and-resilient-cities

httpwwwnatureorgourinitiativesregionsnorthamericaunitedstatesnewyorkucr-infographicpdf

httpwwwecoshapenlfilespaginasECOSHAPE_BwN_WEBpdf

wwwbarangaroocom

Design solutions

Seattle Waterfront 2015- in progress httpwaterfrontseattleorg

Light penetration

Vertical Habitats

Sloping Habitats

Design solutions

Ecological Design Environmentally Active Infrastructures

THESEUS - coastal risk assessment and mitigation funded by the European Commission httpwwwtheseusprojecteu

(Firth et al 2014)

Design solutions

wwwbarangaroocom

Design solutions

Seattle Waterfront 2015- in progress httpwaterfrontseattleorg

Light penetration

Vertical Habitats

Sloping Habitats

Design solutions

Ecological Design Environmentally Active Infrastructures

THESEUS - coastal risk assessment and mitigation funded by the European Commission httpwwwtheseusprojecteu

(Firth et al 2014)

Design solutions

Seattle Waterfront 2015- in progress httpwaterfrontseattleorg

Light penetration

Vertical Habitats

Sloping Habitats

Design solutions

Ecological Design Environmentally Active Infrastructures

THESEUS - coastal risk assessment and mitigation funded by the European Commission httpwwwtheseusprojecteu

(Firth et al 2014)

Design solutions

Ecological Design Environmentally Active Infrastructures

THESEUS - coastal risk assessment and mitigation funded by the European Commission httpwwwtheseusprojecteu

(Firth et al 2014)

Design solutions

wwweconcretetechcom

Bringing Concrete to Life Rich and Diverse Marine Life

Enhanced Ecosystem Services

Improved Structural Performance

Low Carbon Solution

Cost Effective

Aesthetic

Composition Surface Texture Macro Design

12 Months

Time 0

Environmentally Sensitive Technologies

Inorganic matter significant differences

Organic matter no specific trend

Biogenic Buildup Site Med gt Red

Months post deployment 6Mlt 12M

Concrete composition M145 gt M23 Portland

Maximal values Med Sea 1 kgm2

Red Sea 05 kgm2

(Perkol-Finkel amp Sella 2014)

Structural advantages

Strength and durability

Reduced chloride penetration

Absorption of wave energy

Reduce maintenance

Biological advantages

Biological niches

Ecosystem services

Water quality (filter feeders)

Reduce ratio NISnative species

Esthetics

Enhanced Biogenic Buildup rarr BioprotectionConcrete strengthens with time as oyster growth develops (Risinger 2012)

Concrete Flexural strength

Polinom Case StudyAntifer Armor Defense Units (Haifa Israel East Mediterranean)

Control Antifers

ECOncretereg Antifers

Polinom Case Study Environmentally Sensitive Breakwater Key Findings Ecological Enhancement of Fish amp Invertebrates x 2 Richness amp Biodiversity

Greater Similarity to Typical Rocky Reef Communities

Reduced Dominance of Invasive Species

Polinom Case Study Environmentally Sensitive Breakwater

LIVING BREAKWATERS amp TOTTENVILLE

SHORELINE PROTECTION

LIVING BREAKWATERS amp TOTTENVILLE

SHORELINE PROTECTION

LIVING BREAKWATERS amp TOTTENVILLE

SHORELINE PROTECTION

LIVING BREAKWATERS amp TOTTENVILLE

SHORELINE PROTECTIONLIVING BREAKWATERS DESIGN PRELIMINARY 60 DESIGN

TYPE B

TYPE A

TYPE C

LIVING BREAKWATERS DESIGN TYPE A BREAKWATERS

LIVING BREAKWATERS amp TOTTENVILLE

SHORELINE PROTECTION

LIVING BREAKWATERS DESIGN TYPE B BREAKWATERS

LIVING BREAKWATERS amp TOTTENVILLE

SHORELINE PROTECTION

LIVING BREAKWATERS DESIGN TYPE C BREAKWATERS

LIVING BREAKWATERS amp TOTTENVILLE

SHORELINE PROTECTION

BREAWATER MATERIALSLIVING BREAKWATERS amp TOTTENVILLE

SHORELINE PROTECTION

BIO-ENHANCED CONCRETE UNITSLIVING BREAKWATERS amp TOTTENVILLE

SHORELINE PROTECTION

CORE LEESIDE

bull Higher likelihood of fine grain

sediment build up

bull Habitat for Hard Clams and

Flounder

bull Eelgrass habitat creation

CORE WAVESIDE

bull Habitat for predatory fish and

other larger animals

bull Likely to have low amounts of

sedimentation

REEF FINGER STREET

bull High diversity of niche ranges amp varied habitat

bull Habitat for juvenile fish and crustaceans

bull Sediment halo provides enhancement to soft-bottom

bull Increased water circulation through streets

EMERGENT

bull Provides habitat for marine mammals (seals) and birds

Breakwater Cross-section Habitat PotentialLIVING BREAKWATERS amp TOTTENVILLE

SHORELINE PROTECTION

Importance of integrating ecological considerations into planning design andimplementation of future hard coastal infrastructure and management schemes inlight of global climate change and population growth

Ecological enhancement of coastal and marine infrastructure is a feasible scalableand effective means for reducing the ecological footprint of coastal infrastructure byenhancing ecosystem services and essential habitats

wwweconcretetechcom

Building Resilient Urban Coastal Environments Through Science Based Eco-engineering

Harnessing biological processes can increase both ecological and structuralperformance

Increased resilience through biomimicry - biogenic buildup and bioprotection (longerlife span reduced maintenance)

Need clear regulations amp incentives to facilitate implementation of ecologicalengineering

wwweconcretetechcom

Building Resilient Urban Coastal Environments Through Science Based Eco-engineering

While ldquogreenrdquo building standards such as the LEED system are applied globally ldquobluerdquostandards for coastal infrastructure are only now spurring (Envisiontrade WEDG) callingfor further RampD of innovative environmentally sensitive technologies

wwwwaterfrontallianceorgWEDG

Waterfront Edge Design Guidelines (WEDG)A well-designed edge is one where waterfront access resilience and ecological benefits are all

incorporated into an integrated design

Need for established incentivesregulations

Blue is the new Green

Ecological Design Blue is the new Green

7-9 September 2011

Shimriteconcretetechcom

Inorganic matter significant differences

Organic matter no specific trend

Biogenic Buildup Site Med gt Red

Months post deployment 6Mlt 12M

Concrete composition M145 gt M23 Portland

Maximal values Med Sea 1 kgm2

Red Sea 05 kgm2

(Perkol-Finkel amp Sella 2014)

Structural advantages

Strength and durability

Reduced chloride penetration

Absorption of wave energy

Reduce maintenance

Biological advantages

Biological niches

Ecosystem services

Water quality (filter feeders)

Reduce ratio NISnative species

Esthetics

Enhanced Biogenic Buildup rarr BioprotectionConcrete strengthens with time as oyster growth develops (Risinger 2012)

Concrete Flexural strength

Polinom Case StudyAntifer Armor Defense Units (Haifa Israel East Mediterranean)

Control Antifers

ECOncretereg Antifers

Polinom Case Study Environmentally Sensitive Breakwater Key Findings Ecological Enhancement of Fish amp Invertebrates x 2 Richness amp Biodiversity

Greater Similarity to Typical Rocky Reef Communities

Reduced Dominance of Invasive Species

Polinom Case Study Environmentally Sensitive Breakwater

LIVING BREAKWATERS amp TOTTENVILLE

SHORELINE PROTECTION

LIVING BREAKWATERS amp TOTTENVILLE

SHORELINE PROTECTION

LIVING BREAKWATERS amp TOTTENVILLE

SHORELINE PROTECTION

LIVING BREAKWATERS amp TOTTENVILLE

SHORELINE PROTECTIONLIVING BREAKWATERS DESIGN PRELIMINARY 60 DESIGN

TYPE B

TYPE A

TYPE C

LIVING BREAKWATERS DESIGN TYPE A BREAKWATERS

LIVING BREAKWATERS amp TOTTENVILLE

SHORELINE PROTECTION

LIVING BREAKWATERS DESIGN TYPE B BREAKWATERS

LIVING BREAKWATERS amp TOTTENVILLE

SHORELINE PROTECTION

LIVING BREAKWATERS DESIGN TYPE C BREAKWATERS

LIVING BREAKWATERS amp TOTTENVILLE

SHORELINE PROTECTION

BREAWATER MATERIALSLIVING BREAKWATERS amp TOTTENVILLE

SHORELINE PROTECTION

BIO-ENHANCED CONCRETE UNITSLIVING BREAKWATERS amp TOTTENVILLE

SHORELINE PROTECTION

CORE LEESIDE

bull Higher likelihood of fine grain

sediment build up

bull Habitat for Hard Clams and

Flounder

bull Eelgrass habitat creation

CORE WAVESIDE

bull Habitat for predatory fish and

other larger animals

bull Likely to have low amounts of

sedimentation

REEF FINGER STREET

bull High diversity of niche ranges amp varied habitat

bull Habitat for juvenile fish and crustaceans

bull Sediment halo provides enhancement to soft-bottom

bull Increased water circulation through streets

EMERGENT

bull Provides habitat for marine mammals (seals) and birds

Breakwater Cross-section Habitat PotentialLIVING BREAKWATERS amp TOTTENVILLE

SHORELINE PROTECTION

Importance of integrating ecological considerations into planning design andimplementation of future hard coastal infrastructure and management schemes inlight of global climate change and population growth

Ecological enhancement of coastal and marine infrastructure is a feasible scalableand effective means for reducing the ecological footprint of coastal infrastructure byenhancing ecosystem services and essential habitats

wwweconcretetechcom

Building Resilient Urban Coastal Environments Through Science Based Eco-engineering

Harnessing biological processes can increase both ecological and structuralperformance

Increased resilience through biomimicry - biogenic buildup and bioprotection (longerlife span reduced maintenance)

Need clear regulations amp incentives to facilitate implementation of ecologicalengineering

wwweconcretetechcom

Building Resilient Urban Coastal Environments Through Science Based Eco-engineering

While ldquogreenrdquo building standards such as the LEED system are applied globally ldquobluerdquostandards for coastal infrastructure are only now spurring (Envisiontrade WEDG) callingfor further RampD of innovative environmentally sensitive technologies

wwwwaterfrontallianceorgWEDG

Waterfront Edge Design Guidelines (WEDG)A well-designed edge is one where waterfront access resilience and ecological benefits are all

incorporated into an integrated design

Need for established incentivesregulations

Blue is the new Green

Ecological Design Blue is the new Green

7-9 September 2011

Shimriteconcretetechcom

Structural advantages

Strength and durability

Reduced chloride penetration

Absorption of wave energy

Reduce maintenance

Biological advantages

Biological niches

Ecosystem services

Water quality (filter feeders)

Reduce ratio NISnative species

Esthetics

Enhanced Biogenic Buildup rarr BioprotectionConcrete strengthens with time as oyster growth develops (Risinger 2012)

Concrete Flexural strength

Polinom Case StudyAntifer Armor Defense Units (Haifa Israel East Mediterranean)

Control Antifers

ECOncretereg Antifers

Polinom Case Study Environmentally Sensitive Breakwater Key Findings Ecological Enhancement of Fish amp Invertebrates x 2 Richness amp Biodiversity

Greater Similarity to Typical Rocky Reef Communities

Reduced Dominance of Invasive Species

Polinom Case Study Environmentally Sensitive Breakwater

LIVING BREAKWATERS amp TOTTENVILLE

SHORELINE PROTECTION

LIVING BREAKWATERS amp TOTTENVILLE

SHORELINE PROTECTION

LIVING BREAKWATERS amp TOTTENVILLE

SHORELINE PROTECTION

LIVING BREAKWATERS amp TOTTENVILLE

SHORELINE PROTECTIONLIVING BREAKWATERS DESIGN PRELIMINARY 60 DESIGN

TYPE B

TYPE A

TYPE C

LIVING BREAKWATERS DESIGN TYPE A BREAKWATERS

LIVING BREAKWATERS amp TOTTENVILLE

SHORELINE PROTECTION

LIVING BREAKWATERS DESIGN TYPE B BREAKWATERS

LIVING BREAKWATERS amp TOTTENVILLE

SHORELINE PROTECTION

LIVING BREAKWATERS DESIGN TYPE C BREAKWATERS

LIVING BREAKWATERS amp TOTTENVILLE

SHORELINE PROTECTION

BREAWATER MATERIALSLIVING BREAKWATERS amp TOTTENVILLE

SHORELINE PROTECTION

BIO-ENHANCED CONCRETE UNITSLIVING BREAKWATERS amp TOTTENVILLE

SHORELINE PROTECTION

CORE LEESIDE

bull Higher likelihood of fine grain

sediment build up

bull Habitat for Hard Clams and

Flounder

bull Eelgrass habitat creation

CORE WAVESIDE

bull Habitat for predatory fish and

other larger animals

bull Likely to have low amounts of

sedimentation

REEF FINGER STREET

bull High diversity of niche ranges amp varied habitat

bull Habitat for juvenile fish and crustaceans

bull Sediment halo provides enhancement to soft-bottom

bull Increased water circulation through streets

EMERGENT

bull Provides habitat for marine mammals (seals) and birds

Breakwater Cross-section Habitat PotentialLIVING BREAKWATERS amp TOTTENVILLE

SHORELINE PROTECTION

Importance of integrating ecological considerations into planning design andimplementation of future hard coastal infrastructure and management schemes inlight of global climate change and population growth

Ecological enhancement of coastal and marine infrastructure is a feasible scalableand effective means for reducing the ecological footprint of coastal infrastructure byenhancing ecosystem services and essential habitats

wwweconcretetechcom

Building Resilient Urban Coastal Environments Through Science Based Eco-engineering

Harnessing biological processes can increase both ecological and structuralperformance

Increased resilience through biomimicry - biogenic buildup and bioprotection (longerlife span reduced maintenance)

Need clear regulations amp incentives to facilitate implementation of ecologicalengineering

wwweconcretetechcom

Building Resilient Urban Coastal Environments Through Science Based Eco-engineering

While ldquogreenrdquo building standards such as the LEED system are applied globally ldquobluerdquostandards for coastal infrastructure are only now spurring (Envisiontrade WEDG) callingfor further RampD of innovative environmentally sensitive technologies

wwwwaterfrontallianceorgWEDG

Waterfront Edge Design Guidelines (WEDG)A well-designed edge is one where waterfront access resilience and ecological benefits are all

incorporated into an integrated design

Need for established incentivesregulations

Blue is the new Green

Ecological Design Blue is the new Green

7-9 September 2011

Shimriteconcretetechcom

Polinom Case StudyAntifer Armor Defense Units (Haifa Israel East Mediterranean)

Control Antifers

ECOncretereg Antifers

Polinom Case Study Environmentally Sensitive Breakwater Key Findings Ecological Enhancement of Fish amp Invertebrates x 2 Richness amp Biodiversity

Greater Similarity to Typical Rocky Reef Communities

Reduced Dominance of Invasive Species

Polinom Case Study Environmentally Sensitive Breakwater

LIVING BREAKWATERS amp TOTTENVILLE

SHORELINE PROTECTION

LIVING BREAKWATERS amp TOTTENVILLE

SHORELINE PROTECTION

LIVING BREAKWATERS amp TOTTENVILLE

SHORELINE PROTECTION

LIVING BREAKWATERS amp TOTTENVILLE

SHORELINE PROTECTIONLIVING BREAKWATERS DESIGN PRELIMINARY 60 DESIGN

TYPE B

TYPE A

TYPE C

LIVING BREAKWATERS DESIGN TYPE A BREAKWATERS

LIVING BREAKWATERS amp TOTTENVILLE

SHORELINE PROTECTION

LIVING BREAKWATERS DESIGN TYPE B BREAKWATERS

LIVING BREAKWATERS amp TOTTENVILLE

SHORELINE PROTECTION

LIVING BREAKWATERS DESIGN TYPE C BREAKWATERS

LIVING BREAKWATERS amp TOTTENVILLE

SHORELINE PROTECTION

BREAWATER MATERIALSLIVING BREAKWATERS amp TOTTENVILLE

SHORELINE PROTECTION

BIO-ENHANCED CONCRETE UNITSLIVING BREAKWATERS amp TOTTENVILLE

SHORELINE PROTECTION

CORE LEESIDE

bull Higher likelihood of fine grain

sediment build up

bull Habitat for Hard Clams and

Flounder

bull Eelgrass habitat creation

CORE WAVESIDE

bull Habitat for predatory fish and

other larger animals

bull Likely to have low amounts of

sedimentation

REEF FINGER STREET

bull High diversity of niche ranges amp varied habitat

bull Habitat for juvenile fish and crustaceans

bull Sediment halo provides enhancement to soft-bottom

bull Increased water circulation through streets

EMERGENT

bull Provides habitat for marine mammals (seals) and birds

Breakwater Cross-section Habitat PotentialLIVING BREAKWATERS amp TOTTENVILLE

SHORELINE PROTECTION

Importance of integrating ecological considerations into planning design andimplementation of future hard coastal infrastructure and management schemes inlight of global climate change and population growth

Ecological enhancement of coastal and marine infrastructure is a feasible scalableand effective means for reducing the ecological footprint of coastal infrastructure byenhancing ecosystem services and essential habitats

wwweconcretetechcom

Building Resilient Urban Coastal Environments Through Science Based Eco-engineering

Harnessing biological processes can increase both ecological and structuralperformance

Increased resilience through biomimicry - biogenic buildup and bioprotection (longerlife span reduced maintenance)

Need clear regulations amp incentives to facilitate implementation of ecologicalengineering

wwweconcretetechcom

Building Resilient Urban Coastal Environments Through Science Based Eco-engineering

While ldquogreenrdquo building standards such as the LEED system are applied globally ldquobluerdquostandards for coastal infrastructure are only now spurring (Envisiontrade WEDG) callingfor further RampD of innovative environmentally sensitive technologies

wwwwaterfrontallianceorgWEDG

Waterfront Edge Design Guidelines (WEDG)A well-designed edge is one where waterfront access resilience and ecological benefits are all

incorporated into an integrated design

Need for established incentivesregulations

Blue is the new Green

Ecological Design Blue is the new Green

7-9 September 2011

Shimriteconcretetechcom

Control Antifers

ECOncretereg Antifers

Polinom Case Study Environmentally Sensitive Breakwater Key Findings Ecological Enhancement of Fish amp Invertebrates x 2 Richness amp Biodiversity

Greater Similarity to Typical Rocky Reef Communities

Reduced Dominance of Invasive Species

Polinom Case Study Environmentally Sensitive Breakwater

LIVING BREAKWATERS amp TOTTENVILLE

SHORELINE PROTECTION

LIVING BREAKWATERS amp TOTTENVILLE

SHORELINE PROTECTION

LIVING BREAKWATERS amp TOTTENVILLE

SHORELINE PROTECTION

LIVING BREAKWATERS amp TOTTENVILLE

SHORELINE PROTECTIONLIVING BREAKWATERS DESIGN PRELIMINARY 60 DESIGN

TYPE B

TYPE A

TYPE C

LIVING BREAKWATERS DESIGN TYPE A BREAKWATERS

LIVING BREAKWATERS amp TOTTENVILLE

SHORELINE PROTECTION

LIVING BREAKWATERS DESIGN TYPE B BREAKWATERS

LIVING BREAKWATERS amp TOTTENVILLE

SHORELINE PROTECTION

LIVING BREAKWATERS DESIGN TYPE C BREAKWATERS

LIVING BREAKWATERS amp TOTTENVILLE

SHORELINE PROTECTION

BREAWATER MATERIALSLIVING BREAKWATERS amp TOTTENVILLE

SHORELINE PROTECTION

BIO-ENHANCED CONCRETE UNITSLIVING BREAKWATERS amp TOTTENVILLE

SHORELINE PROTECTION

CORE LEESIDE

bull Higher likelihood of fine grain

sediment build up

bull Habitat for Hard Clams and

Flounder

bull Eelgrass habitat creation

CORE WAVESIDE

bull Habitat for predatory fish and

other larger animals

bull Likely to have low amounts of

sedimentation

REEF FINGER STREET

bull High diversity of niche ranges amp varied habitat

bull Habitat for juvenile fish and crustaceans

bull Sediment halo provides enhancement to soft-bottom

bull Increased water circulation through streets

EMERGENT

bull Provides habitat for marine mammals (seals) and birds

Breakwater Cross-section Habitat PotentialLIVING BREAKWATERS amp TOTTENVILLE

SHORELINE PROTECTION

Importance of integrating ecological considerations into planning design andimplementation of future hard coastal infrastructure and management schemes inlight of global climate change and population growth

Ecological enhancement of coastal and marine infrastructure is a feasible scalableand effective means for reducing the ecological footprint of coastal infrastructure byenhancing ecosystem services and essential habitats

wwweconcretetechcom

Building Resilient Urban Coastal Environments Through Science Based Eco-engineering

Harnessing biological processes can increase both ecological and structuralperformance

Increased resilience through biomimicry - biogenic buildup and bioprotection (longerlife span reduced maintenance)

Need clear regulations amp incentives to facilitate implementation of ecologicalengineering

wwweconcretetechcom

Building Resilient Urban Coastal Environments Through Science Based Eco-engineering

While ldquogreenrdquo building standards such as the LEED system are applied globally ldquobluerdquostandards for coastal infrastructure are only now spurring (Envisiontrade WEDG) callingfor further RampD of innovative environmentally sensitive technologies

wwwwaterfrontallianceorgWEDG

Waterfront Edge Design Guidelines (WEDG)A well-designed edge is one where waterfront access resilience and ecological benefits are all

incorporated into an integrated design

Need for established incentivesregulations

Blue is the new Green

Ecological Design Blue is the new Green

7-9 September 2011

Shimriteconcretetechcom

Polinom Case Study Environmentally Sensitive Breakwater

LIVING BREAKWATERS amp TOTTENVILLE

SHORELINE PROTECTION

LIVING BREAKWATERS amp TOTTENVILLE

SHORELINE PROTECTION

LIVING BREAKWATERS amp TOTTENVILLE

SHORELINE PROTECTION

LIVING BREAKWATERS amp TOTTENVILLE

SHORELINE PROTECTIONLIVING BREAKWATERS DESIGN PRELIMINARY 60 DESIGN

TYPE B

TYPE A

TYPE C

LIVING BREAKWATERS DESIGN TYPE A BREAKWATERS

LIVING BREAKWATERS amp TOTTENVILLE

SHORELINE PROTECTION

LIVING BREAKWATERS DESIGN TYPE B BREAKWATERS

LIVING BREAKWATERS amp TOTTENVILLE

SHORELINE PROTECTION

LIVING BREAKWATERS DESIGN TYPE C BREAKWATERS

LIVING BREAKWATERS amp TOTTENVILLE

SHORELINE PROTECTION

BREAWATER MATERIALSLIVING BREAKWATERS amp TOTTENVILLE

SHORELINE PROTECTION

BIO-ENHANCED CONCRETE UNITSLIVING BREAKWATERS amp TOTTENVILLE

SHORELINE PROTECTION

CORE LEESIDE

bull Higher likelihood of fine grain

sediment build up

bull Habitat for Hard Clams and

Flounder

bull Eelgrass habitat creation

CORE WAVESIDE

bull Habitat for predatory fish and

other larger animals

bull Likely to have low amounts of

sedimentation

REEF FINGER STREET

bull High diversity of niche ranges amp varied habitat

bull Habitat for juvenile fish and crustaceans

bull Sediment halo provides enhancement to soft-bottom

bull Increased water circulation through streets

EMERGENT

bull Provides habitat for marine mammals (seals) and birds

Breakwater Cross-section Habitat PotentialLIVING BREAKWATERS amp TOTTENVILLE

SHORELINE PROTECTION

Importance of integrating ecological considerations into planning design andimplementation of future hard coastal infrastructure and management schemes inlight of global climate change and population growth

Ecological enhancement of coastal and marine infrastructure is a feasible scalableand effective means for reducing the ecological footprint of coastal infrastructure byenhancing ecosystem services and essential habitats

wwweconcretetechcom

Building Resilient Urban Coastal Environments Through Science Based Eco-engineering

Harnessing biological processes can increase both ecological and structuralperformance

Increased resilience through biomimicry - biogenic buildup and bioprotection (longerlife span reduced maintenance)

Need clear regulations amp incentives to facilitate implementation of ecologicalengineering

wwweconcretetechcom

Building Resilient Urban Coastal Environments Through Science Based Eco-engineering

While ldquogreenrdquo building standards such as the LEED system are applied globally ldquobluerdquostandards for coastal infrastructure are only now spurring (Envisiontrade WEDG) callingfor further RampD of innovative environmentally sensitive technologies

wwwwaterfrontallianceorgWEDG

Waterfront Edge Design Guidelines (WEDG)A well-designed edge is one where waterfront access resilience and ecological benefits are all

incorporated into an integrated design

Need for established incentivesregulations

Blue is the new Green

Ecological Design Blue is the new Green

7-9 September 2011

Shimriteconcretetechcom

LIVING BREAKWATERS amp TOTTENVILLE

SHORELINE PROTECTION

LIVING BREAKWATERS amp TOTTENVILLE

SHORELINE PROTECTION

LIVING BREAKWATERS amp TOTTENVILLE

SHORELINE PROTECTION

LIVING BREAKWATERS amp TOTTENVILLE

SHORELINE PROTECTIONLIVING BREAKWATERS DESIGN PRELIMINARY 60 DESIGN

TYPE B

TYPE A

TYPE C

LIVING BREAKWATERS DESIGN TYPE A BREAKWATERS

LIVING BREAKWATERS amp TOTTENVILLE

SHORELINE PROTECTION

LIVING BREAKWATERS DESIGN TYPE B BREAKWATERS

LIVING BREAKWATERS amp TOTTENVILLE

SHORELINE PROTECTION

LIVING BREAKWATERS DESIGN TYPE C BREAKWATERS

LIVING BREAKWATERS amp TOTTENVILLE

SHORELINE PROTECTION

BREAWATER MATERIALSLIVING BREAKWATERS amp TOTTENVILLE

SHORELINE PROTECTION

BIO-ENHANCED CONCRETE UNITSLIVING BREAKWATERS amp TOTTENVILLE

SHORELINE PROTECTION

CORE LEESIDE

bull Higher likelihood of fine grain

sediment build up

bull Habitat for Hard Clams and

Flounder

bull Eelgrass habitat creation

CORE WAVESIDE

bull Habitat for predatory fish and

other larger animals

bull Likely to have low amounts of

sedimentation

REEF FINGER STREET

bull High diversity of niche ranges amp varied habitat

bull Habitat for juvenile fish and crustaceans

bull Sediment halo provides enhancement to soft-bottom

bull Increased water circulation through streets

EMERGENT

bull Provides habitat for marine mammals (seals) and birds

Breakwater Cross-section Habitat PotentialLIVING BREAKWATERS amp TOTTENVILLE

SHORELINE PROTECTION

Importance of integrating ecological considerations into planning design andimplementation of future hard coastal infrastructure and management schemes inlight of global climate change and population growth

Ecological enhancement of coastal and marine infrastructure is a feasible scalableand effective means for reducing the ecological footprint of coastal infrastructure byenhancing ecosystem services and essential habitats

wwweconcretetechcom

Building Resilient Urban Coastal Environments Through Science Based Eco-engineering

Harnessing biological processes can increase both ecological and structuralperformance

Increased resilience through biomimicry - biogenic buildup and bioprotection (longerlife span reduced maintenance)

Need clear regulations amp incentives to facilitate implementation of ecologicalengineering

wwweconcretetechcom

Building Resilient Urban Coastal Environments Through Science Based Eco-engineering

While ldquogreenrdquo building standards such as the LEED system are applied globally ldquobluerdquostandards for coastal infrastructure are only now spurring (Envisiontrade WEDG) callingfor further RampD of innovative environmentally sensitive technologies

wwwwaterfrontallianceorgWEDG

Waterfront Edge Design Guidelines (WEDG)A well-designed edge is one where waterfront access resilience and ecological benefits are all

incorporated into an integrated design

Need for established incentivesregulations

Blue is the new Green

Ecological Design Blue is the new Green

7-9 September 2011

Shimriteconcretetechcom

LIVING BREAKWATERS amp TOTTENVILLE

SHORELINE PROTECTION

LIVING BREAKWATERS amp TOTTENVILLE

SHORELINE PROTECTION

LIVING BREAKWATERS amp TOTTENVILLE

SHORELINE PROTECTIONLIVING BREAKWATERS DESIGN PRELIMINARY 60 DESIGN

TYPE B

TYPE A

TYPE C

LIVING BREAKWATERS DESIGN TYPE A BREAKWATERS

LIVING BREAKWATERS amp TOTTENVILLE

SHORELINE PROTECTION

LIVING BREAKWATERS DESIGN TYPE B BREAKWATERS

LIVING BREAKWATERS amp TOTTENVILLE

SHORELINE PROTECTION

LIVING BREAKWATERS DESIGN TYPE C BREAKWATERS

LIVING BREAKWATERS amp TOTTENVILLE

SHORELINE PROTECTION

BREAWATER MATERIALSLIVING BREAKWATERS amp TOTTENVILLE

SHORELINE PROTECTION

BIO-ENHANCED CONCRETE UNITSLIVING BREAKWATERS amp TOTTENVILLE

SHORELINE PROTECTION

CORE LEESIDE

bull Higher likelihood of fine grain

sediment build up

bull Habitat for Hard Clams and

Flounder

bull Eelgrass habitat creation

CORE WAVESIDE

bull Habitat for predatory fish and

other larger animals

bull Likely to have low amounts of

sedimentation

REEF FINGER STREET

bull High diversity of niche ranges amp varied habitat

bull Habitat for juvenile fish and crustaceans

bull Sediment halo provides enhancement to soft-bottom

bull Increased water circulation through streets

EMERGENT

bull Provides habitat for marine mammals (seals) and birds

Breakwater Cross-section Habitat PotentialLIVING BREAKWATERS amp TOTTENVILLE

SHORELINE PROTECTION

Importance of integrating ecological considerations into planning design andimplementation of future hard coastal infrastructure and management schemes inlight of global climate change and population growth

Ecological enhancement of coastal and marine infrastructure is a feasible scalableand effective means for reducing the ecological footprint of coastal infrastructure byenhancing ecosystem services and essential habitats

wwweconcretetechcom

Building Resilient Urban Coastal Environments Through Science Based Eco-engineering

Harnessing biological processes can increase both ecological and structuralperformance

Increased resilience through biomimicry - biogenic buildup and bioprotection (longerlife span reduced maintenance)

Need clear regulations amp incentives to facilitate implementation of ecologicalengineering

wwweconcretetechcom

Building Resilient Urban Coastal Environments Through Science Based Eco-engineering

While ldquogreenrdquo building standards such as the LEED system are applied globally ldquobluerdquostandards for coastal infrastructure are only now spurring (Envisiontrade WEDG) callingfor further RampD of innovative environmentally sensitive technologies

wwwwaterfrontallianceorgWEDG

Waterfront Edge Design Guidelines (WEDG)A well-designed edge is one where waterfront access resilience and ecological benefits are all

incorporated into an integrated design

Need for established incentivesregulations

Blue is the new Green

Ecological Design Blue is the new Green

7-9 September 2011

Shimriteconcretetechcom

LIVING BREAKWATERS amp TOTTENVILLE

SHORELINE PROTECTION

LIVING BREAKWATERS amp TOTTENVILLE

SHORELINE PROTECTIONLIVING BREAKWATERS DESIGN PRELIMINARY 60 DESIGN

TYPE B

TYPE A

TYPE C

LIVING BREAKWATERS DESIGN TYPE A BREAKWATERS

LIVING BREAKWATERS amp TOTTENVILLE

SHORELINE PROTECTION

LIVING BREAKWATERS DESIGN TYPE B BREAKWATERS

LIVING BREAKWATERS amp TOTTENVILLE

SHORELINE PROTECTION

LIVING BREAKWATERS DESIGN TYPE C BREAKWATERS

LIVING BREAKWATERS amp TOTTENVILLE

SHORELINE PROTECTION

BREAWATER MATERIALSLIVING BREAKWATERS amp TOTTENVILLE

SHORELINE PROTECTION

BIO-ENHANCED CONCRETE UNITSLIVING BREAKWATERS amp TOTTENVILLE

SHORELINE PROTECTION

CORE LEESIDE

bull Higher likelihood of fine grain

sediment build up

bull Habitat for Hard Clams and

Flounder

bull Eelgrass habitat creation

CORE WAVESIDE

bull Habitat for predatory fish and

other larger animals

bull Likely to have low amounts of

sedimentation

REEF FINGER STREET

bull High diversity of niche ranges amp varied habitat

bull Habitat for juvenile fish and crustaceans

bull Sediment halo provides enhancement to soft-bottom

bull Increased water circulation through streets

EMERGENT

bull Provides habitat for marine mammals (seals) and birds

Breakwater Cross-section Habitat PotentialLIVING BREAKWATERS amp TOTTENVILLE

SHORELINE PROTECTION

Importance of integrating ecological considerations into planning design andimplementation of future hard coastal infrastructure and management schemes inlight of global climate change and population growth

Ecological enhancement of coastal and marine infrastructure is a feasible scalableand effective means for reducing the ecological footprint of coastal infrastructure byenhancing ecosystem services and essential habitats

wwweconcretetechcom

Building Resilient Urban Coastal Environments Through Science Based Eco-engineering

Harnessing biological processes can increase both ecological and structuralperformance

Increased resilience through biomimicry - biogenic buildup and bioprotection (longerlife span reduced maintenance)

Need clear regulations amp incentives to facilitate implementation of ecologicalengineering

wwweconcretetechcom

Building Resilient Urban Coastal Environments Through Science Based Eco-engineering

While ldquogreenrdquo building standards such as the LEED system are applied globally ldquobluerdquostandards for coastal infrastructure are only now spurring (Envisiontrade WEDG) callingfor further RampD of innovative environmentally sensitive technologies

wwwwaterfrontallianceorgWEDG

Waterfront Edge Design Guidelines (WEDG)A well-designed edge is one where waterfront access resilience and ecological benefits are all

incorporated into an integrated design

Need for established incentivesregulations

Blue is the new Green

Ecological Design Blue is the new Green

7-9 September 2011

Shimriteconcretetechcom

LIVING BREAKWATERS amp TOTTENVILLE

SHORELINE PROTECTIONLIVING BREAKWATERS DESIGN PRELIMINARY 60 DESIGN

TYPE B

TYPE A

TYPE C

LIVING BREAKWATERS DESIGN TYPE A BREAKWATERS

LIVING BREAKWATERS amp TOTTENVILLE

SHORELINE PROTECTION

LIVING BREAKWATERS DESIGN TYPE B BREAKWATERS

LIVING BREAKWATERS amp TOTTENVILLE

SHORELINE PROTECTION

LIVING BREAKWATERS DESIGN TYPE C BREAKWATERS

LIVING BREAKWATERS amp TOTTENVILLE

SHORELINE PROTECTION

BREAWATER MATERIALSLIVING BREAKWATERS amp TOTTENVILLE

SHORELINE PROTECTION

BIO-ENHANCED CONCRETE UNITSLIVING BREAKWATERS amp TOTTENVILLE

SHORELINE PROTECTION

CORE LEESIDE

bull Higher likelihood of fine grain

sediment build up

bull Habitat for Hard Clams and

Flounder

bull Eelgrass habitat creation

CORE WAVESIDE

bull Habitat for predatory fish and

other larger animals

bull Likely to have low amounts of

sedimentation

REEF FINGER STREET

bull High diversity of niche ranges amp varied habitat

bull Habitat for juvenile fish and crustaceans

bull Sediment halo provides enhancement to soft-bottom

bull Increased water circulation through streets

EMERGENT

bull Provides habitat for marine mammals (seals) and birds

Breakwater Cross-section Habitat PotentialLIVING BREAKWATERS amp TOTTENVILLE

SHORELINE PROTECTION

Importance of integrating ecological considerations into planning design andimplementation of future hard coastal infrastructure and management schemes inlight of global climate change and population growth

Ecological enhancement of coastal and marine infrastructure is a feasible scalableand effective means for reducing the ecological footprint of coastal infrastructure byenhancing ecosystem services and essential habitats

wwweconcretetechcom

Building Resilient Urban Coastal Environments Through Science Based Eco-engineering

Harnessing biological processes can increase both ecological and structuralperformance

Increased resilience through biomimicry - biogenic buildup and bioprotection (longerlife span reduced maintenance)

Need clear regulations amp incentives to facilitate implementation of ecologicalengineering

wwweconcretetechcom

Building Resilient Urban Coastal Environments Through Science Based Eco-engineering

While ldquogreenrdquo building standards such as the LEED system are applied globally ldquobluerdquostandards for coastal infrastructure are only now spurring (Envisiontrade WEDG) callingfor further RampD of innovative environmentally sensitive technologies

wwwwaterfrontallianceorgWEDG

Waterfront Edge Design Guidelines (WEDG)A well-designed edge is one where waterfront access resilience and ecological benefits are all

incorporated into an integrated design

Need for established incentivesregulations

Blue is the new Green

Ecological Design Blue is the new Green

7-9 September 2011

Shimriteconcretetechcom

LIVING BREAKWATERS DESIGN TYPE A BREAKWATERS

LIVING BREAKWATERS amp TOTTENVILLE

SHORELINE PROTECTION

LIVING BREAKWATERS DESIGN TYPE B BREAKWATERS

LIVING BREAKWATERS amp TOTTENVILLE

SHORELINE PROTECTION

LIVING BREAKWATERS DESIGN TYPE C BREAKWATERS

LIVING BREAKWATERS amp TOTTENVILLE

SHORELINE PROTECTION

BREAWATER MATERIALSLIVING BREAKWATERS amp TOTTENVILLE

SHORELINE PROTECTION

BIO-ENHANCED CONCRETE UNITSLIVING BREAKWATERS amp TOTTENVILLE

SHORELINE PROTECTION

CORE LEESIDE

bull Higher likelihood of fine grain

sediment build up

bull Habitat for Hard Clams and

Flounder

bull Eelgrass habitat creation

CORE WAVESIDE

bull Habitat for predatory fish and

other larger animals

bull Likely to have low amounts of

sedimentation

REEF FINGER STREET

bull High diversity of niche ranges amp varied habitat

bull Habitat for juvenile fish and crustaceans

bull Sediment halo provides enhancement to soft-bottom

bull Increased water circulation through streets

EMERGENT

bull Provides habitat for marine mammals (seals) and birds

Breakwater Cross-section Habitat PotentialLIVING BREAKWATERS amp TOTTENVILLE

SHORELINE PROTECTION

Importance of integrating ecological considerations into planning design andimplementation of future hard coastal infrastructure and management schemes inlight of global climate change and population growth

Ecological enhancement of coastal and marine infrastructure is a feasible scalableand effective means for reducing the ecological footprint of coastal infrastructure byenhancing ecosystem services and essential habitats

wwweconcretetechcom

Building Resilient Urban Coastal Environments Through Science Based Eco-engineering

Harnessing biological processes can increase both ecological and structuralperformance

Increased resilience through biomimicry - biogenic buildup and bioprotection (longerlife span reduced maintenance)

Need clear regulations amp incentives to facilitate implementation of ecologicalengineering

wwweconcretetechcom

Building Resilient Urban Coastal Environments Through Science Based Eco-engineering

While ldquogreenrdquo building standards such as the LEED system are applied globally ldquobluerdquostandards for coastal infrastructure are only now spurring (Envisiontrade WEDG) callingfor further RampD of innovative environmentally sensitive technologies

wwwwaterfrontallianceorgWEDG

Waterfront Edge Design Guidelines (WEDG)A well-designed edge is one where waterfront access resilience and ecological benefits are all

incorporated into an integrated design

Need for established incentivesregulations

Blue is the new Green

Ecological Design Blue is the new Green

7-9 September 2011

Shimriteconcretetechcom

LIVING BREAKWATERS DESIGN TYPE B BREAKWATERS

LIVING BREAKWATERS amp TOTTENVILLE

SHORELINE PROTECTION

LIVING BREAKWATERS DESIGN TYPE C BREAKWATERS

LIVING BREAKWATERS amp TOTTENVILLE

SHORELINE PROTECTION

BREAWATER MATERIALSLIVING BREAKWATERS amp TOTTENVILLE

SHORELINE PROTECTION

BIO-ENHANCED CONCRETE UNITSLIVING BREAKWATERS amp TOTTENVILLE

SHORELINE PROTECTION

CORE LEESIDE

bull Higher likelihood of fine grain

sediment build up

bull Habitat for Hard Clams and

Flounder

bull Eelgrass habitat creation

CORE WAVESIDE

bull Habitat for predatory fish and

other larger animals

bull Likely to have low amounts of

sedimentation

REEF FINGER STREET

bull High diversity of niche ranges amp varied habitat

bull Habitat for juvenile fish and crustaceans

bull Sediment halo provides enhancement to soft-bottom

bull Increased water circulation through streets

EMERGENT

bull Provides habitat for marine mammals (seals) and birds

Breakwater Cross-section Habitat PotentialLIVING BREAKWATERS amp TOTTENVILLE

SHORELINE PROTECTION

Importance of integrating ecological considerations into planning design andimplementation of future hard coastal infrastructure and management schemes inlight of global climate change and population growth

Ecological enhancement of coastal and marine infrastructure is a feasible scalableand effective means for reducing the ecological footprint of coastal infrastructure byenhancing ecosystem services and essential habitats

wwweconcretetechcom

Building Resilient Urban Coastal Environments Through Science Based Eco-engineering

Harnessing biological processes can increase both ecological and structuralperformance

Increased resilience through biomimicry - biogenic buildup and bioprotection (longerlife span reduced maintenance)

Need clear regulations amp incentives to facilitate implementation of ecologicalengineering

wwweconcretetechcom

Building Resilient Urban Coastal Environments Through Science Based Eco-engineering

While ldquogreenrdquo building standards such as the LEED system are applied globally ldquobluerdquostandards for coastal infrastructure are only now spurring (Envisiontrade WEDG) callingfor further RampD of innovative environmentally sensitive technologies

wwwwaterfrontallianceorgWEDG

Waterfront Edge Design Guidelines (WEDG)A well-designed edge is one where waterfront access resilience and ecological benefits are all

incorporated into an integrated design

Need for established incentivesregulations

Blue is the new Green

Ecological Design Blue is the new Green

7-9 September 2011

Shimriteconcretetechcom

LIVING BREAKWATERS DESIGN TYPE C BREAKWATERS

LIVING BREAKWATERS amp TOTTENVILLE

SHORELINE PROTECTION

BREAWATER MATERIALSLIVING BREAKWATERS amp TOTTENVILLE

SHORELINE PROTECTION

BIO-ENHANCED CONCRETE UNITSLIVING BREAKWATERS amp TOTTENVILLE

SHORELINE PROTECTION

CORE LEESIDE

bull Higher likelihood of fine grain

sediment build up

bull Habitat for Hard Clams and

Flounder

bull Eelgrass habitat creation

CORE WAVESIDE

bull Habitat for predatory fish and

other larger animals

bull Likely to have low amounts of

sedimentation

REEF FINGER STREET

bull High diversity of niche ranges amp varied habitat

bull Habitat for juvenile fish and crustaceans

bull Sediment halo provides enhancement to soft-bottom

bull Increased water circulation through streets

EMERGENT

bull Provides habitat for marine mammals (seals) and birds

Breakwater Cross-section Habitat PotentialLIVING BREAKWATERS amp TOTTENVILLE

SHORELINE PROTECTION

Importance of integrating ecological considerations into planning design andimplementation of future hard coastal infrastructure and management schemes inlight of global climate change and population growth

Ecological enhancement of coastal and marine infrastructure is a feasible scalableand effective means for reducing the ecological footprint of coastal infrastructure byenhancing ecosystem services and essential habitats

wwweconcretetechcom

Building Resilient Urban Coastal Environments Through Science Based Eco-engineering

Harnessing biological processes can increase both ecological and structuralperformance

Increased resilience through biomimicry - biogenic buildup and bioprotection (longerlife span reduced maintenance)

Need clear regulations amp incentives to facilitate implementation of ecologicalengineering

wwweconcretetechcom

Building Resilient Urban Coastal Environments Through Science Based Eco-engineering

While ldquogreenrdquo building standards such as the LEED system are applied globally ldquobluerdquostandards for coastal infrastructure are only now spurring (Envisiontrade WEDG) callingfor further RampD of innovative environmentally sensitive technologies

wwwwaterfrontallianceorgWEDG

Waterfront Edge Design Guidelines (WEDG)A well-designed edge is one where waterfront access resilience and ecological benefits are all

incorporated into an integrated design

Need for established incentivesregulations

Blue is the new Green

Ecological Design Blue is the new Green

7-9 September 2011

Shimriteconcretetechcom

BREAWATER MATERIALSLIVING BREAKWATERS amp TOTTENVILLE

SHORELINE PROTECTION

BIO-ENHANCED CONCRETE UNITSLIVING BREAKWATERS amp TOTTENVILLE

SHORELINE PROTECTION

CORE LEESIDE

bull Higher likelihood of fine grain

sediment build up

bull Habitat for Hard Clams and

Flounder

bull Eelgrass habitat creation

CORE WAVESIDE

bull Habitat for predatory fish and

other larger animals

bull Likely to have low amounts of

sedimentation

REEF FINGER STREET

bull High diversity of niche ranges amp varied habitat

bull Habitat for juvenile fish and crustaceans

bull Sediment halo provides enhancement to soft-bottom

bull Increased water circulation through streets

EMERGENT

bull Provides habitat for marine mammals (seals) and birds

Breakwater Cross-section Habitat PotentialLIVING BREAKWATERS amp TOTTENVILLE

SHORELINE PROTECTION

Importance of integrating ecological considerations into planning design andimplementation of future hard coastal infrastructure and management schemes inlight of global climate change and population growth

Ecological enhancement of coastal and marine infrastructure is a feasible scalableand effective means for reducing the ecological footprint of coastal infrastructure byenhancing ecosystem services and essential habitats

wwweconcretetechcom

Building Resilient Urban Coastal Environments Through Science Based Eco-engineering

Harnessing biological processes can increase both ecological and structuralperformance

Increased resilience through biomimicry - biogenic buildup and bioprotection (longerlife span reduced maintenance)

Need clear regulations amp incentives to facilitate implementation of ecologicalengineering

wwweconcretetechcom

Building Resilient Urban Coastal Environments Through Science Based Eco-engineering

While ldquogreenrdquo building standards such as the LEED system are applied globally ldquobluerdquostandards for coastal infrastructure are only now spurring (Envisiontrade WEDG) callingfor further RampD of innovative environmentally sensitive technologies

wwwwaterfrontallianceorgWEDG

Waterfront Edge Design Guidelines (WEDG)A well-designed edge is one where waterfront access resilience and ecological benefits are all

incorporated into an integrated design

Need for established incentivesregulations

Blue is the new Green

Ecological Design Blue is the new Green

7-9 September 2011

Shimriteconcretetechcom

BIO-ENHANCED CONCRETE UNITSLIVING BREAKWATERS amp TOTTENVILLE

SHORELINE PROTECTION

CORE LEESIDE

bull Higher likelihood of fine grain

sediment build up

bull Habitat for Hard Clams and

Flounder

bull Eelgrass habitat creation

CORE WAVESIDE

bull Habitat for predatory fish and

other larger animals

bull Likely to have low amounts of

sedimentation

REEF FINGER STREET

bull High diversity of niche ranges amp varied habitat

bull Habitat for juvenile fish and crustaceans

bull Sediment halo provides enhancement to soft-bottom

bull Increased water circulation through streets

EMERGENT

bull Provides habitat for marine mammals (seals) and birds

Breakwater Cross-section Habitat PotentialLIVING BREAKWATERS amp TOTTENVILLE

SHORELINE PROTECTION

Importance of integrating ecological considerations into planning design andimplementation of future hard coastal infrastructure and management schemes inlight of global climate change and population growth

Ecological enhancement of coastal and marine infrastructure is a feasible scalableand effective means for reducing the ecological footprint of coastal infrastructure byenhancing ecosystem services and essential habitats

wwweconcretetechcom

Building Resilient Urban Coastal Environments Through Science Based Eco-engineering

Harnessing biological processes can increase both ecological and structuralperformance

Increased resilience through biomimicry - biogenic buildup and bioprotection (longerlife span reduced maintenance)

Need clear regulations amp incentives to facilitate implementation of ecologicalengineering

wwweconcretetechcom

Building Resilient Urban Coastal Environments Through Science Based Eco-engineering

While ldquogreenrdquo building standards such as the LEED system are applied globally ldquobluerdquostandards for coastal infrastructure are only now spurring (Envisiontrade WEDG) callingfor further RampD of innovative environmentally sensitive technologies

wwwwaterfrontallianceorgWEDG

Waterfront Edge Design Guidelines (WEDG)A well-designed edge is one where waterfront access resilience and ecological benefits are all

incorporated into an integrated design

Need for established incentivesregulations

Blue is the new Green

Ecological Design Blue is the new Green

7-9 September 2011

Shimriteconcretetechcom

CORE LEESIDE

bull Higher likelihood of fine grain

sediment build up

bull Habitat for Hard Clams and

Flounder

bull Eelgrass habitat creation

CORE WAVESIDE

bull Habitat for predatory fish and

other larger animals

bull Likely to have low amounts of

sedimentation

REEF FINGER STREET

bull High diversity of niche ranges amp varied habitat

bull Habitat for juvenile fish and crustaceans

bull Sediment halo provides enhancement to soft-bottom

bull Increased water circulation through streets

EMERGENT

bull Provides habitat for marine mammals (seals) and birds

Breakwater Cross-section Habitat PotentialLIVING BREAKWATERS amp TOTTENVILLE

SHORELINE PROTECTION

Importance of integrating ecological considerations into planning design andimplementation of future hard coastal infrastructure and management schemes inlight of global climate change and population growth

Ecological enhancement of coastal and marine infrastructure is a feasible scalableand effective means for reducing the ecological footprint of coastal infrastructure byenhancing ecosystem services and essential habitats

wwweconcretetechcom

Building Resilient Urban Coastal Environments Through Science Based Eco-engineering

Harnessing biological processes can increase both ecological and structuralperformance

Increased resilience through biomimicry - biogenic buildup and bioprotection (longerlife span reduced maintenance)

Need clear regulations amp incentives to facilitate implementation of ecologicalengineering

wwweconcretetechcom

Building Resilient Urban Coastal Environments Through Science Based Eco-engineering

While ldquogreenrdquo building standards such as the LEED system are applied globally ldquobluerdquostandards for coastal infrastructure are only now spurring (Envisiontrade WEDG) callingfor further RampD of innovative environmentally sensitive technologies

wwwwaterfrontallianceorgWEDG

Waterfront Edge Design Guidelines (WEDG)A well-designed edge is one where waterfront access resilience and ecological benefits are all

incorporated into an integrated design

Need for established incentivesregulations

Blue is the new Green

Ecological Design Blue is the new Green

7-9 September 2011

Shimriteconcretetechcom

Importance of integrating ecological considerations into planning design andimplementation of future hard coastal infrastructure and management schemes inlight of global climate change and population growth

Ecological enhancement of coastal and marine infrastructure is a feasible scalableand effective means for reducing the ecological footprint of coastal infrastructure byenhancing ecosystem services and essential habitats

wwweconcretetechcom

Building Resilient Urban Coastal Environments Through Science Based Eco-engineering

Harnessing biological processes can increase both ecological and structuralperformance

Increased resilience through biomimicry - biogenic buildup and bioprotection (longerlife span reduced maintenance)

Need clear regulations amp incentives to facilitate implementation of ecologicalengineering

wwweconcretetechcom

Building Resilient Urban Coastal Environments Through Science Based Eco-engineering

While ldquogreenrdquo building standards such as the LEED system are applied globally ldquobluerdquostandards for coastal infrastructure are only now spurring (Envisiontrade WEDG) callingfor further RampD of innovative environmentally sensitive technologies

wwwwaterfrontallianceorgWEDG

Waterfront Edge Design Guidelines (WEDG)A well-designed edge is one where waterfront access resilience and ecological benefits are all

incorporated into an integrated design

Need for established incentivesregulations

Blue is the new Green

Ecological Design Blue is the new Green

7-9 September 2011

Shimriteconcretetechcom

Harnessing biological processes can increase both ecological and structuralperformance

Increased resilience through biomimicry - biogenic buildup and bioprotection (longerlife span reduced maintenance)

Need clear regulations amp incentives to facilitate implementation of ecologicalengineering

wwweconcretetechcom

Building Resilient Urban Coastal Environments Through Science Based Eco-engineering

While ldquogreenrdquo building standards such as the LEED system are applied globally ldquobluerdquostandards for coastal infrastructure are only now spurring (Envisiontrade WEDG) callingfor further RampD of innovative environmentally sensitive technologies

wwwwaterfrontallianceorgWEDG

Waterfront Edge Design Guidelines (WEDG)A well-designed edge is one where waterfront access resilience and ecological benefits are all

incorporated into an integrated design

Need for established incentivesregulations

Blue is the new Green

Ecological Design Blue is the new Green

7-9 September 2011

Shimriteconcretetechcom

While ldquogreenrdquo building standards such as the LEED system are applied globally ldquobluerdquostandards for coastal infrastructure are only now spurring (Envisiontrade WEDG) callingfor further RampD of innovative environmentally sensitive technologies

wwwwaterfrontallianceorgWEDG

Waterfront Edge Design Guidelines (WEDG)A well-designed edge is one where waterfront access resilience and ecological benefits are all

incorporated into an integrated design

Need for established incentivesregulations

Blue is the new Green

Ecological Design Blue is the new Green

7-9 September 2011

Shimriteconcretetechcom

Ecological Design Blue is the new Green

7-9 September 2011

Shimriteconcretetechcom

7-9 September 2011

Shimriteconcretetechcom