Theory and Design Considerations of a Saline Ecological Landscape: A constructive method to reduce brine waste volume
Author
Bresdin, CylphineIssue Date
2013Keywords
brine wasteecosystem design
ecotope pattern
halophiles
halophytes
landscape ecology
saline system
saline waste water
tidal marsh design
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The University of Arizona.Rights
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This item is part of the College of Architecture, Planning, and Landscape Architecture Master's Theses and Reports collections. For more information about items in this collection, please contact the UA Campus Repository at repository@u.library.arizona.edu.Abstract
Pertinent abiotic and biotic factors and their interdependencies necessary to comprehend the ecology of saline systems are investigated and evaluated. A designed saline ecosystem is proposed as a constructive method to reduce waste volume. Landscape pattern is investigated as the vehicle for an evapotranspiration induced directional saline gradient. A demonstration site is used to explore conceptual design application of the idea of ecosystem pattern consisting of a linear sequence of ecotopes, each displaying its own ecological community in relation to salinity range and site context. Biota is relinquished to self-organization. Potential for research use of the ecosystem is illustrated.Type
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MLADegree Level
mastersDegree Program
Landscape ArchitectureGraduate College