Print this page An Introduction to Low Impact Design
J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A., Fellow ASCE, Fellow AEI
Course Outline
1. Introduction
2. Stormwater Management Using the Hydrologic Cycle Approach
3. LID Design Goals and Objectives
4. Comparison of LID to Conventional Practices
5. Distributed Micro-Scale Systems
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.
Learning Objective
At the conclusion of this course, the student will:
- Learn the definition of Low Impact Design (LID);
- Learn about LID site design strategies;
- Learn about LID devices;
- Learn about integrated management practices (IMP);
- Learn the principles of bioretention;
- Learn how to use dry wells;
- Learn how to use filter strips;
- Learn how to use swales;
- Learn about tree box filters, vegetated buffers, cisterns and rain barrels;
- Learn about the hydrologic cycle how it forms the basis of LID;
- Learn about LID infiltration concepts; and
- Learn about LID evapotranspiration concepts
Intended Audience
This course is intended for engineers, architects, landscape architects and construction professionals who need to satisfy regulatory and environmental considerations in land development projects.
Benefit for Attendee
This course will give engineers and others an introduction to the concepts underlying the Low Impact Development (LID) approach to stormwater management. It will give you an understanding of the basic principles of LID that will allow you to apply LID strategies when addressing regulatory and environmental requirements associated with land development projects.
Course Introduction
This is an introduction to the fundamentals of the Low Impact Development (LID) stormwater management strategy. With this course you will learn about the hydrologic cycle approach to LID, LID goals and objectives, and devices and techniques that can be used to minimize the impact of land development projects on stormwater management.
About Course Author
Paul Guyer is a registered mechanical engineer, civil engineer, fire protection engineer and architect with over 35 years experience in the design of buildings and related infrastructure. For an additional 9 years he was a senior-level advisor to the California Legislature on infrastructure and capital outlay issues. He has designed and supervised the design of hundreds of construction projects requiring the preparation of detailed working drawings and specifications for federal, state and local public agencies and private companies. He is a graduate of Stanford University and has held numerous national, state and local positions with the American Society of Civil Engineers and National Society of Professional Engineers.
Course Content
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An Introduction to Low Impact Design
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Course Summary
This course will give you an introduction to the stormwater management goals and objectives of Low Impact Development (LID), and strategies, techniques and devices you can use to minimize the impact of land development on the natural environment.
Quiz
Once you finish studying the above course content, you need to take a quiz to obtain the PDH credits.
DISCLAIMER: The materials contained in the online course are not intended as a representation or warranty on the part of PDH Center or any other person/organization named herein. The materials are for general information only. They are not a substitute for competent professional advice. Application of this information to a specific project should be reviewed by a registered architect and/or professional engineer/surveyor. Anyone making use of the information set forth herein does so at their own risk and assumes any and all resulting liability arising therefrom.
