Water Works: Innovative Eco-Social Design Solutions for Rivers and Watersheds

Explore Water Works: Eco-Social Design, a compelling guide to protecting and restoring the world’s rivers and watersheds. Through essays and case studies, the book presents over forty real-world projects addressing rising sea levels, drought, and water management. Organized into seven themes—Purity, Wild, Scale, Representation, Violence, Infrastructure, and Commerce—it showcases innovative approaches such as deconstructing dams, designing sustainable waterfalls, listening to ice, and combining local knowledge with science. Essential for designers, environmentalists, and researchers, this book provides practical strategies to rethink water systems and promote sustainable eco-social design.