Landscape Integration for Storm Surge Barrier Infrastructure: WESTERN Galveston Island, USA

Abstract

This project uses western Galveston Island, Texas, USA to explore design options for integrating a projective storm surge barrier system into the coastal landscape. The design creates a comprehensive master plan by using four target sites on the island, develops design strategies for barrier integration, and suggests principles for successful integration.

Keywords

Storm Surge / Hurricanes / Resilience / Landscape Ecology / Flood Attenuation

RIGHTS & PERMISSIONS

2014 Higher Education Press