Date of Award
5-2018
Document Type
Terminal Project
Degree Name
Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA)
Department
Landscape Architecture
Committee Member
Dr. Matthew Powers
Committee Member
Robert Hewitt, MLA
Committee Member
Dr. Hyejung Chang
Abstract
This thesis researches the potential of an open systems approach to the design of urban public space. Open systems are created and informed by the matter- energy that continually flows through them. Open systems do not just recover well from disturbance (hurricane, pollution, commercial development)but actually integrate it and evolve to more complex levels of operations. The thesis investigated a series of complex conditions in Charleston, SC by design an open system of landscape structures and process through creating a cloudburst plaza by the open system in the downtown Charleston. These new landscapes are then tested against a range of possible disturbances (flooding, terrain features and inappropriate urban development) to ascertain whether they will mitigate the degree of Charleston city flooding problems. Design application is an example based on the research conclusion. AACN Charlestowne chapter is an existing plaza in downtown of Charleston, SC. It is subject to storm surge, flooding from heavy rains and high tides every year.
Recommended Citation
Cao, Qingci, "CLOUDBURST PLAZA Redistributing Storm Water in Charleston, SC" (2018). Master of Landscape Architecture Terminal Projects. 55.
https://tigerprints.clemson.edu/mlatp/55