Natural and Built Infrastructure

→ Beavers as natural infrastructure

Service Mapping Graphic Design

Challenged to map a system that implements technology into existing natural systems. My partner and I fell into the water management practices of the North American Beaver.

Often considered a nuisance, beavers are a keystone species that play a crucial role in the environment. As opposed to traditional damming methods, beavers provide a natural solution for water storage. When a beaver builds a dam, they slow water, changing the surrounding environment into wetland. Wetlands are ecologically rich with diverse vegetation and local fauna.

Sustainable Water Storage