ENGR 621

This advanced course introduces fundamental principles of ecological engineering and their application to understand and assess issues related to the provision of basic urban services through nature-based solutions. Topics include the role of ecosystem services in urban processes; socio-ecological systems; sustainable and low-impact urban development; resilience-building capacities; gray, green, and blue-green infrastructure; on-site (distributed) technologies; nature-based and regenerative technologies; and design for site-specific contexts.