Extending the workflow of Building Information Modeling (BIM) to the field of
landscape architecture has significantly improved the workflow across design
disciplines. This project explores how BIM can assist landscape architects in
innovative planning for site scale storm and wastewater systems.
As a proof of concept, this project produced three redevelopment plans for
the Saginaw Mobile Home Park in Saginaw, Oregon. The design goals created
strategies for providing equitable living spaces for maintaining manufactured
home parks as a type of affordable housing.
BIM was pivotal in the design process as early schematic designs were able
to tabulate and inform sizing and locations of stormwater treatment facilities
based on the site-specific geospatial information. As the design process refined
the level of detail, results were continuously re-evaluated to inform the design
process and adhere to the site needs.
