You’ve Got to Know the Problem Before You Implement a Solution: A Science-Based Solution for a Failed Wastewater System
ABSTRACT | The owners of a multi-unit senior care facility in Vermont were faced with replacing an on-site, soil-based wastewater disposal system. This was not the first time this issue was faced; this particular system had failed and been replaced multiple times over several years. Previous replacement designs expanded the leachfield footprint and used chamber-style... Continue reading→
Golf Course Irrigation: A hydrogeologist offers perspective on water-management solutions
Rob F. Good, Jr. authored an article in PRB+ entitled, "Golf Course Irrigation: A hydrogeologist offers perspective on water-management solutions" that details how golf courses can select the best water source to meet irrigation needs. Continue reading→
Using GIS as a Tool to Site New Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Weston & Sampson is in the process of executing an important project for the City of Boston to help guide curbside electric vehicle (EV) charging station installations within the city and help meet their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reductions target. The project goals include identifying 30 suitable curbside locations throughout the city for successful EV... Continue reading→
Shoring up resilience: Kiawah Island’s nature-based solutions blueprint
Lucas Hernandez coauthored an article in APWA reporter entitled, "Shoring up resilience: Kiawah Island’s nature-based solutions blueprint" that details Kiawah Island's efforts to build coastal resilience and develop implementation strategies. Continue reading→
ResilientMass Action Team’s (RMAT) Climate Resilience Design Standards Tool
Indrani Ghosh coauthored an article in BSCES entitled, "ResilientMass Action Team's (RMAT) Climate Resilience Design Standards Tool" that details Weston & Sampson's work to design a free interactive web-tool that generates a preliminary climate risk screening and recommended standards for projects. Continue reading→
Unlocking Efficiency: Mastering Existing Conditions in Site Design
Weston & Sampson's James Pearson emphasizes the importance of thoroughly assessing existing site conditions before diving into design in "Unlocking Efficiency: Mastering Existing Conditions in Site Design." Continue reading→
Forecasting the future: The Charles River Watershed flood model mitigates regional flood challenges
The emergence of climate change has increased the need for more up to date science models and mapping. The Charles River Watershed Association has developed a new approach to flood mapping. Continue reading→
A Tale of Two Fields
Emily Weckman authored an article in PBR+ entitled, "A Tale of Two Fields: getting the drainage right in the athletic fields" that details Weston & Sampson's work to redesign two parks with different drainage needs. Continue reading→
Coupling Quantity, Conservation, and Habitat through WSOne
Introducing a novel web-based multi-reservoir model called WSOne. This tool forecasts future water levels and potential failures in the city’s drinking water reservoirs. It assesses the impacts of #climatechange, demand trends, and regulatory changes on water supply systems. Continue reading→
Dynamic Park Design
Gracie Swansburg authored an article in Parks & Recreation entitled, "Dynamic Park Design" that details Weston & Sampson's work to redesign two Boston area parks to manage the impacts of climate change. Continue reading→