how landscape architecture works….. enhancing the department’s stewardship role in concert with...
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How Landscape Architecture Works…..
Enhancing the Department’s StewardshipRole in concert with Environmental and Hydraulic Design
East Region Landscape Architecture Services
February, 2009
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Landscape Architecture
In this presentation we will cover Design Services that will enhance the combined production capabilities of Hydraulics, Landscape Architecture, and Environmental in the development of Storm Water Best Management Practices and other environmentally friendly design solutions.
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Landscape Architecture
Such as developing bio-retention basins for medians and roadside swales as a “Right-of-Way Efficient” way way of capturing runoff…
Here is an example project in Williamsburg…Bioretention can also be incorporated into Urban Corridors…
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Why are Proper Plans, Details and Specifications important for this process?
Project Plans and Details in conjunction with written Special Provisions provide information to the Contractor and Biddable Documentation to achieve the desired product.
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A Complete Design Should Contain:
Complete Plans prepared by a Certified Professional
Complete Details Representing Work to be Performed
Complete Summary and Cost Estimate of Materials and Labor
Project Special Provisions covering Materials and Procedures not covered in the R&B Spec. Book
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Projects Might also include design featuresfor Environmental Education
Timber Structures…
Interpretive Signs
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Landscape Architecture
Working as a Team, VDOT staff can produce the same high quality results for Bio-retention and Stream Restoration that
we expect from our Consultants.
Hydraulics
Environmental
Landscape Architecture
Permit Coord.Environmental Requirements
Microclimate Considerations
Grading Review
Plant Selection
Summary / EstimateDetails /
Specs
Planting Plan
Storm W
ater
Calculations
Drainage Design
Plant Selection
Grading Plan
RESULTS: Complete Plans Preparation
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Landscape Architecture
We would be pleased to work with you and your staff in accomplishing these type of projects in your district.
Grassed Swales
Wet Basins
Dry Basins Bio-Swales
Soil Filters
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Landscape Architecture
Thank you for your time and attention!
• Al Bryan, CLA – Eastern Region Landscape Architect
• (804) 371-6737• [email protected]