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Example of Application of the Regenerative- Adaptive Patterns: Anglesea
Regenerative-Adaptive Pattern [1] and [2] are used to demonstrate the application of the ‘notion of
regenerative-adaptive patterns’ equation, where each element and its functions {nda, f ı …f i , std, tsp 15 , e
ı …e i , r1, pot} are analysed and applied to the Regenerative-Adaptive Pattern (rgp).
The Regeneration-Adaptive Patterns of Anglesea follows the structure below:
• The name and number of the Regenerative- Adaptive Pattern listed in bold type;
• A short statement of what the Regenerative- Adaptive Pattern is to represent in italics;
• The description of what the Regenerative- Adaptive Pattern is to achieve or accomplish; and
• Explanations of each element and its functions - {nda, f ı …f i , std, tsp 15 , e ı …e i , r1, pot} of the relevant
Regenerative-Adaptive Pattern (rgp) equation.
Anglesea Regenerative- Adaptive Pattern [1]: Adaptive Built Environments
Statement:
Includes the considerations of the adaptive potential of buildings and infrastructure.
Description:
Although some buildings can be refurbished to be reused beyond their initial intended function, by
its nature the built environment created by humans consists of static, fixed entities at their location. In
most instances buildings are designed and built as completed, unchanged entities, and as a result
abandoned or demolished after their useful functions have been exhausted. With the changing environment due to impacts of climate change, the built environment needs to be able to be adaptable
according to future scenarios of change, and the future functional needs of the place where it is
located. Adaptive built environments needs to be ‘ecomorphic’,
1
that is when the internal structures
mimic and integrate with the natural systems within which they are located and interconnected (Van
der Ryn, 2005, p. 156).
Explanation of elements and functions:
nda
Built attributes at risk due to sea level rise, inundation and coastal recession include the Anglesea
Beachfront Family Caravan Park, the Anglesea Visitor and Information Centre, Anglesea Store,
Anglesea Surf Centre and various buildings along the Great Ocean Road next to the Anglesea River.
These built attributes need to be able to adapt in the future to the impacts of sea level rise, both in
function and structure.
f
f i
1 ⊃
Forces of change that have an impact upon the built attributes include:
• f ı - Sea level rise between 0.8 m - 1.4 m at incremental levels between 2030 and 2100, that will
result in permanent inundation;
• f 2 - Storm surge with increased wave heights and overland flooding due to extreme weather events
will result in periodic temporary inundation; and
1 According to Turner et al. (2004) an ecomorphic design should act and react according to its occupation, so that the
environment and its inhabitants form an ecological whole (Turner, Mottram & Penn, 2004).
Appendix 6
Example of Application of the Regenerative- Adaptive Patterns: Anglesea
Regenerative-Adaptive Pattern [1] and [2] are used to demonstrate the application of the ‘notion of
regenerative-adaptive patterns’ equation, where each element and its functions {nda, f ı …f i , std, tsp 15 , e
ı …e i , r1, pot} are analysed and applied to the Regenerative-Adaptive Pattern (rgp).
The Regeneration-Adaptive Patterns of Anglesea follows the structure below:
• The name and number of the Regenerative- Adaptive Pattern listed in bold type;
• A short statement of what the Regenerative- Adaptive Pattern is to represent in italics;
• The description of what the Regenerative- Adaptive Pattern is to achieve or accomplish; and
• Explanations of each element and its functions - {nda, f ı …f i , std, tsp 15 , e ı …e i , r1, pot} of the relevant
Regenerative-Adaptive Pattern (rgp) equation.
Anglesea Regenerative- Adaptive Pattern [1]: Adaptive Built Environments
Statement:
Includes the considerations of the adaptive potential of buildings and infrastructure.
Description:
Although some buildings can be refurbished to be reused beyond their initial intended function, by
its nature the built environment created by humans consists of static, fixed entities at their location. In
most instances buildings are designed and built as completed, unchanged entities, and as a result
abandoned or demolished after their useful functions have been exhausted. With the changing environment due to impacts of climate change, the built environment needs to be able to be adaptable
according to future scenarios of change, and the future functional needs of the place where it is
located. Adaptive built environments needs to be ‘ecomorphic’,
1
that is when the internal structures
mimic and integrate with the natural systems within which they are located and interconnected (Van
der Ryn, 2005, p. 156).
Explanation of elements and functions:
nda
Built attributes at risk due to sea level rise, inundation and coastal recession include the Anglesea
Beachfront Family Caravan Park, the Anglesea Visitor and Information Centre, Anglesea Store,
Anglesea Surf Centre and various buildings along the Great Ocean Road next to the Anglesea River.
These built attributes need to be able to adapt in the future to the impacts of sea level rise, both in
function and structure.
f
f i
1 ⊃
Forces of change that have an impact upon the built attributes include:
• f ı - Sea level rise between 0.8 m - 1.4 m at incremental levels between 2030 and 2100, that will
result in permanent inundation;
• f 2 - Storm surge with increased wave heights and overland flooding due to extreme weather events
will result in periodic temporary inundation; and
1 According to Turner et al. (2004) an ecomorphic design should act and react according to its occupation, so that the
environment and its inhabitants form an ecological whole (Turner, Mottram & Penn, 2004).
Appendix 6