digi sponge (certificate course)

Certificate course in digital methods in sponge projects

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The "digi sponge" is an innovative certificate course with 30 teaching units that provides specialists and managers with the key skills they need to realise sponge city projects using the latest digital methods.

Background

In the context of increasing urban densification and the associated challenges such as heavy rainfall events and urban overheating, the concept of the sponge city emerged, which aims to capture, store and utilise rainwater. Despite the need for such solutions, there is a lack of specialised knowledge and digital skills to effectively plan and implement these projects.

Objective

The aim of the project is to develop and implement a training programme that provides specialists and managers from water management, urban planning and related fields with the necessary knowledge and digital skills to effectively plan, implement and manage sponge city concepts. In particular, the programme aims to promote the use of digital methods and tools in the implementation of sponge city concepts.

Contents

The course covers a wide range of topics, including the basics of the sponge city, digital simulation and analysis tools, water management planning, sustainable urban development and project management. The content is supplemented by practical exercises, case studies and the use of software tools to provide a realistic learning experience.

Addressed SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals)

Contact person

Prof Dr Manuela Wimmer. Research group leader in the area of sustainability and project management in water management.

Prof Dr Manuela Wimmer

Research Group Leader

Sustainability and project management in water management (NaPro)

Projects

Further research projects

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