Standards as divers od change – current developments and strategic implications
There are several different norm and standard requirements considering rainwater management. Some are still in preparation phase, some are well established, some are under rework and will be updated. Sometimes norms and standards retrospectively describe what in reality is already state of the art for a decent time, sometimes they set the bar for all […]
How new technologies support rational stormwater management in the context of maintaining its optimal condition – pumping as well as mixing and flushing of reservoirs
The presentation will cover modern pumping and jet mixing technologies used in retention tanks as part of Xylem’s solutions. It will demonstrate how these technologies support sustainable stormwater management and help maintain optimal water quality. It will also explain how properly designed mixing, flushing, and emptying systems prevent adverse phenomena such as sedimentation, pollutant accumulation, […]
Hydromedia in Urban Space – Impact on Climate and the Surroundings
During the presentation, topics such as urban heat islands, the consequences of climate change, and the everyday challenges faced by residents of large metropolitan areas will be addressed. Using Warsaw as a case study, the presentation will discuss how permeable pavements can have a tangible impact on improving residents’ quality of life and supporting ecosystem […]
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DEBATE: The Role of Rainwater in Cities by 2050
The “Water Visionaries” and “Water Architects” sessions will conclude with a special debate. Alongside Ms Hanna Madajczyk, President of Aquanet Retencja—the company responsible for stormwater management in Poznań—the panel will feature representatives of leading design and consulting firms whose ambition goes beyond delivering projects to include education and changing the way we think about rainwater. […]
The Urban Heat Island in Kraków
The presentation focuses on a comparative analysis of the extent of the Urban Heat Island (UHI), comparing the results of studies from 2013 and 2023 and showing how, over the course of a decade, the extent and intensity of overheating in Kraków have changed. These analyses were then further developed in subsequent expert studies carried […]
Gallery in Bushes and Thickets – A Vacant Site That Won a Global Award, and the Myths of Urban Water Retention
The traditional approach to designing public spaces has no place in today’s reality. Parks, squares, playgrounds – developed within a linear model, much like buildings – consume enormous amounts of resources: energy for transport and construction, water, minerals, raw materials and deposits. They generate waste, plastics, and harmful substances, and later, during maintenance and upkeep, […]