How can we store rainwater at the MacForest Eco-Field Station through the design of prototypes of rain gardens and/or rainwater collection systems?
Project Description: The MacForest is the proposed location of the MacForest Eco-Field Station. This field station will be one of a kind as it will be the first LEED design and Passive housing building within North America. The MacForest Nature Preserve boasts incredible biodiversity with its mixed forests, wetlands, meadows, prairies, and much more. The infrastructure would be located off 1105 Lower Lions Club Rd, Hamilton. The MacForest Eco Field Station would provide a space for students, researchers, and nature enthusiasts alike.
Proposed Project: This challenge will specifically look at ways to store rainwater through the design of prototypes of rain gardens and/or rainwater collection systems. The project will require discussions with the City of Hamilton and other stakeholders to understand limitations and access to the Municipal water supply. The challenge will also require exploring water conservation approaches to reduce water usage at the facility and dependency on the municipal water supply.
Deliverables: Stakeholder consultation, Design of Rainwater system and smart sensor technology (3D design, research on other technologies)
Students are expected to:
Spend considerable time with the community partner to acquire a good grasp of the issue. Regular meetings/consultation with community partner
Meet and report on progress and seek feedback of the community partner on a regular basis, as agreed upon between the community partner and faculty-lead
Suggest solution directions to the community partner and/or stakeholders, including getting community partner’s buy-in on solution directions
If development of prototype or proof-of-concept is included in the scope, the development of:
Budget for the prototype or proof-of-concept
The prototype or proof-of-concept
Follow all regulations of M. Eng. Projects course(s): SEP 700, SEP 704, SEP 799 and/or MANUFACT 701, including report(s) and presentation(s)
(Note: This project may involve a combination of SEPT grad./undergrad. students)
Instructors: Dr. Zobia Jawed, McMaster University
Community Partner: Wayne Terryberry
Course: SEP 700 (Project in Engineering Design Part I), SEP 704 (Public Research Project, Part 1), SEP 799 (Project in Systems and Technology Part 1) and/or MANUFACT 701 (Project), Faculty of Engineering, McMaster University
Project Start Date/ Availability: Full-year course, Fall semester 2022 through Winter semester 2023
Location: Ward 12
City Strategy Priority: Clean and Green, Built Environment and Infrastructure, Community Engagement and Participation