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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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