Elements of Design for Ecological Engineering

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In this section, we introduce concopts and strategies for ecological engineering design. Design is a central aspect of engineering, and good design practices lead to designs that are based on accepted standards, are correctly calculated and documented, that reflect various biophysical, economic, and social constraints, and that lead to successful outcomes.

We start this section with a discussion of the principles of ecological engineering design, followed by concepts around units, dimensional analysis, and critical thinking skills. We then describe elements of an ecological engineering report - required elements, presentation, computations. We provide examples of a typical ecological engineering report, as well as a template for developing new reports.

• Principles of Design
• Units and Dimensional Analysis
• Critical Thinking Skills
• Elements of an Engineering Report
• Engineering Report Examples
• Engineering Report Template