Resilient management of stormwater – A tool to support design
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https://doi.org/10.69143/2464-9309/18102025Keywords:
stormwater management, architectural and urban resilience, simulation and modelling, environmental technological design, design support toolAbstract
Climate change is causing increasingly intense extreme weather events, with sudden floods alternating with long periods of drought. The impermeabilisation of soils amplifies runoff and strains traditional drainage systems. In this context, the Water Management systems (WMs) was developed as a parametric tool to support the preliminary design of resilient stormwater management solutions. Developed from a critical analysis of existing tools and based on a structured database of technical data and regulations, the WMs is implemented in Rhino-Grasshopper and integrated with spreadsheets. The tool enables the modelling and verification of multiple solutions and scenarios based on contextual conditions, supporting informed design decisions, as demonstrated in a pilot project.
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Received: 12/09/2025; Revised: 22/10/2025; Accepted: 24/10/2025
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