http://hdl.handle.net/10204/2814 2013-05-19T20:42:50Z http://hdl.handle.net/10204/6260 Title: Atlantis Water Supply Scheme (AWSS) artificial recharge scientific and operational support Authors: Jovanovic, N; Bugan, RDH; Israel, S; Petersen, C; Genthe, B; Steyn, M; Tredoux, G; Allpass, D; Bishop, R; Marinus, V; Flower, P Abstract: Since the 1970s, the town of Atlantis, on the dry west coast of South Africa, has relied on an innovative process whereby wastewater and stormwater is transferred underground to be stored in an aquifer for future use. To ensure the long-term sustainability of the Atlantis Water Supply Scheme, an assessment of its operational and technological requirements was required. Description: 4th CSIR Biennial Conference: Real problems relevant solutions, CSIR, Pretoria, 9-10 October 2012 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10204/6224 Title: CSIR guidelines for the provision of social facilities in South African settlements Authors: Green, C; Argue, T Abstract: The CSIR has developed guidelines for access norms and thresholds to facilitate the planning of social facilities and recreational spaces in a range of settlements. These guidelines have been developed over many years by the CSIR and have been applied in several service access planning projects dealing with the location and right-sizing of social facilities across South Africa. Description: 4th CSIR Biennial Conference: Real problems relevant solutions, CSIR, Pretoria, 9-10 October 2012 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10204/6183 Title: The potential impact of urban growth simulation on the long-term planning of our cities Authors: Waldeck, L Abstract: In this talk, the authro describes how the platform, currently consisting of UrbanSim and MATSim (both open source software) is being adapted to South African conditions, how it has been validated in three metropolitan municipalities and the potential impact that such technology could have on the long term planning and sustainability of our cities. Description: 4th CSIR Biennial Conference: Real problems relevant solutions, CSIR, Pretoria, 9-10 October 2012 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10204/6173 Title: The Green Economy and Alternative Building Technologies Authors: Van Wyk, L Abstract: In this presentation the author outlines how innovative and alternative building technologies can be used to support the transition towards a low-carbon economy. Description: 4th CSIR Biennial Conference: Real problems relevant solutions, CSIR, Pretoria, 9-10 October 2012 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z