Wang, X., & Cope, C. (2022, August), Integrating Ecology and Sustainability into Civil Engineering Design: A Civil Engineering Capstone Project  Paper presented at 2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Minneapolis, MN. 10.18260/1-2--40554

\bibitem{asee_peer_40554}
  Wang, X., \& Cope, C. (2022, August), \emph{Integrating Ecology and Sustainability into Civil Engineering Design: A Civil Engineering Capstone Project}
  Paper presented at 2022 ASEE Annual Conference \& Exposition, Minneapolis, MN.
  10.18260/1-2--40554

Xi Wang and Charles Cope.  "Integrating Ecology and Sustainability into Civil Engineering Design: A Civil Engineering Capstone Project".  2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Minneapolis, MN, 2022, August.  ASEE Conferences, 2022.  https://peer.asee.org/40554 Internet.  13 Dec, 2024

\bibitem{asee_peer_40554}
  Xi Wang and Charles Cope.
  "Integrating Ecology and Sustainability into Civil Engineering Design: A Civil Engineering Capstone Project".
  \emph{2022 ASEE Annual Conference \& Exposition, Minneapolis, MN, 2022, August}.
  ASEE Conferences, 2022.
  https://peer.asee.org/40554 Internet.  13 Dec, 2024

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AB  - Because of the increasing demand from the industry to develop sustainable solutions, it has  become essential for engineering educators to teach students the knowledge and skills to engage in sustainable design. The application of sustainability principles when considering physical structures can lead to the formation of more sustainable solutions to various civil engineering issues. Erosion control is one of the situations where ecology would be most useful. In this project, a nature center located in northwest Ohio is home to 109 acres of natural forests and farmland, has been experiencing erosion problems from water runoff. Students were tasked with designing an erosion system to prevent runoff and manage stormwater. It is easy to become engrained in the traditional grey infrastructure solutions that have grown so common in society. Instead, the team developed a design that contributes to the natural ecology of the site and constructs a new sustainable habitat for the wildlife in the area. To construct this new green solution, the team choose to incorporate a multitude of grass swales, check dams, and adaptive vegetation. The adaptive vegetation and grass swales are used to create new habitats for the wildlife around the site, which helps to make the site sustainable by providing more usable space and resources for the wildlife that live in the area. Check dams considered as grey infrastructure are constructed to eradicate the current runoff issue. The goal is to blend grey and green infrastructure solutions to develop a sustainable solution for the ecosystem and environment. This project not only requires students to apply the knowledge of Civil Engineering in designing the structures but also learn about ecology to promote sustainability for the local community. This paper outlines the entire design process from conception to completion, with emphasis on problem definition, development of design concepts, interactions with stakeholders, and development of the detailed design. The project provides a design challenge that motivates and promotes students' problem-solving and independent learning skills as engineers, according to the assessment results and feedback from professionals regarding students' design outcomes. This project would be helpful to educators exploring Civil Engineering projects involving community engagement, sustainability, and multi-disciplines engineering knowledge.
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