PARAMETREE: An Algorithmic-Parametric Tool for Evaluating the Contribution of the Trees on Rainwater Management

PARAMETREE: An Algorithmic-Parametric Tool for Evaluating the Contribution of the Trees on Rainwater Management

Martins, Iago Longue; Lyra, Ana Paula Rabello

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This paper explores the application of an algorithmic-parametric tool that uses urban forestry as a design strategy to reduce the occurrence of flooding. The study was carried out following three main stages: (1) a literature review on the capacity of rainwater retention in tree species with dense canopies; (2) the creation of an algorithmic-parametric tool using C# scripting in Grasshopper to calculate the influence of the trees in reducing the runoff coefficient; and (3) a simulation using Rhinoceros and Grasshopper to verify the performance of such tool. The results show a new method of calculation to estimate the runoff formation in urbanized areas as well as it confirms the contribution of the trees in mitigating flooding.

This paper explores the application of an algorithmic-parametric tool that uses urban forestry as a design strategy to reduce the occurrence of flooding. The study was carried out following three main stages: (1) a literature review on the capacity of rainwater retention in tree species with dense canopies; (2) the creation of an algorithmic-parametric tool using C# scripting in Grasshopper to calculate the influence of the trees in reducing the runoff coefficient; and (3) a simulation using Rhinoceros and Grasshopper to verify the performance of such tool. The results show a new method of calculation to estimate the runoff formation in urbanized areas as well as it confirms the contribution of the trees in mitigating flooding.

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DOI: 10.5151/sigradi2021-19

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Martins, Iago Longue; Lyra, Ana Paula Rabello; "PARAMETREE: An Algorithmic-Parametric Tool for Evaluating the Contribution of the Trees on Rainwater Management", p-1447-1462. In: XXV International Conference of the Iberoamerican Society of Digital Graphics. São Paulo: Blucher, 2021.
ISSN 23186968, DOI 10.5151/sigradi2021-19