Sustainable Water Management in Buildings

Sustainable Water Management in Buildings
Author: Agnieszka Stec
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 182
Release: 2019-11-30
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 303035959X

This book expands the body of scientific knowledge on research and solutions for alternative water systems. It addresses a wide variety of water management issues in buildings, ranging from the technical possibilities, hydraulic and financial efficiency, and public acceptance of decentralized water systems, to their impact on sewage systems. Climate changes, population growth, and progressive urbanization are the main causes of the growing interest in alternative sources of water around the world. Decentralized systems are seen not only as solutions that can effectively save water, but also as systems that can operate partially or completely independently of centralized suppliers. With these aspects in mind, the main focus of this book is on showcasing a new approach to water management at the building scale. The findings and insights presented here will support the development of future technical guidelines for using alternative water systems in urban areas – an aspect that is particularly important since, in many European countries, these systems are only very rarely used.

Sustainable Water Management in Building Services

Sustainable Water Management in Building Services
Author: Charles Nehme
Publisher: Charles Nehme
Total Pages: 68
Release:
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN:

Water is one of our planet's most essential resources, and its scarcity is becoming a growing concern worldwide. With urbanization and the rise in population, the demand for clean, usable water in building services is escalating, putting immense pressure on global water supplies. As we continue to build the cities of tomorrow, the sustainability of these urban environments will largely depend on how effectively we manage and conserve this precious resource. In Sustainable Water Management in Building Services, I aim to explore innovative approaches and practical solutions to address the water challenges facing modern buildings. From rainwater harvesting and greywater recycling to the implementation of efficient plumbing systems, this book delves into the strategies that can reduce water waste and enhance sustainability in both new constructions and retrofitted buildings. The goal of this book is to provide engineers, architects, facility managers, and building owners with actionable insights and techniques to improve water sustainability. By implementing these solutions, we can contribute to a future where buildings not only consume fewer resources but actively promote environmental stewardship. The challenges ahead are significant, but they are not insurmountable. I hope this book will serve as a guide and inspiration to those involved in building services, encouraging them to adopt water management systems that benefit both the environment and the communities they serve. With sustainability as a guiding principle, we can make a meaningful impact on water conservation in the built environment, leading to healthier cities and a more sustainable future. Charles Nehme

Sustainable Water Resources Management

Sustainable Water Resources Management
Author: Chandra S. P. Ojha
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2017
Genre: Water resources development
ISBN: 9780784414767

Sustainable Water Resources Management presents the most current thinking on the environmental, social, and political dimensions of sustainably managing the water supply at local, regional, or basin levels.

Sustainable Construction Technologies

Sustainable Construction Technologies
Author: Vivian Y. Tam
Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann
Total Pages: 492
Release: 2019-01-03
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0128117508

Sustainable Construction Technologies: Life-Cycle Assessment provides practitioners with a tool to help them select technologies that are financially advantageous even though they have a higher initial cost. Chapters provide an overview of LCA and how it can be used in conjunction with other indicators to manage construction. Topics covered include indoor environment quality, energy efficiency, transport, water reuse, materials, land use and ecology, and more. The book presents a valuable tool for construction professionals and researchers that want to apply sustainable construction techniques to their projects. Practitioners will find the international case studies and discussions of worldwide regulation and standards particularly useful. - Provides a framework for analyzing sustainable construction technologies and economic viability - Introduces key credit criteria for different sustainable construction technologies - Covers the most relevant construction areas - Includes technologies that can be employed during the process of construction, or to the product of the construction process, i.e. buildings - Analyzes international rating systems and provides supporting case studies

Sustainable Water Resources Planning and Management Under Climate Change

Sustainable Water Resources Planning and Management Under Climate Change
Author: Elpida Kolokytha
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 302
Release: 2016-10-18
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9811020515

This book discusses different aspects of water resources, ranging from hydrology and modeling to management and policy responses. Climate changes and the uncertainty of future hydrological regimes make sustainable water resources management a difficult task, requiring a set of approaches that address climate variability and change. The book focuses on three main themes: hydrological changes, adaptive decision-making for water resources, and institutional analysis and risk management. It discusses the applications and limitations of climate change models and scenarios related to precipitation projection, which predicts to the future availability of water. It also offers interesting examples from around the globe to describe the policy options for dealing with climate change. Addressing emerging issues that need to be resolved and techniques that can be applied for sustainable climate-change-sensitive water resources protection and management, this practical, state-of-the-art reference book is a valuable resource for researchers, students and professionals interested in sustainable water resources management in a changing climate.

Water-Wise Cities and Sustainable Water Systems

Water-Wise Cities and Sustainable Water Systems
Author: Xiaochang C. Wang
Publisher: IWA Publishing
Total Pages: 400
Release: 2020-12-15
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9781789060751

Building water-wise cities is a pressing need nowadays in both developed and developing countries. This is mainly due to the limitation of the available water resources and aging infrastructure to meet the needs of adapting to social and environmental changes and for urban liveability. This is the first book to provide comprehensive insights into theoretical, systematic, and engineering aspects of water-wise cities with a broad coverage of global issues. The book aims to (1) provide a theoretical framework of water-wise cities and associated sustainable water systems including key concepts and principles, (2) provide a brand-new thinking on the design and management of sustainable urban water systems of various scales towards a paradigm shift under the resource and environmental constraints, and (3) provide a technological perspective with successful case studies of technology selection, integration, and optimization on the “fit-for-purpose” basis.

Sustainable Retrofit and Facilities Management

Sustainable Retrofit and Facilities Management
Author: Paul Appleby
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 384
Release: 2013-03-05
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 1135121761

Governments across the globe are setting targets for reducing their carbon emissions. For example, the UK Government has committed to an eighty per cent reduction by 2050, when twenty-eight million buildings that currently exist will still be standing; this represents a challenge to improve the energy efficiency of more than one building per minute between now and 2050! This is a problem that needs tackling worldwide and is a challenge to both the refurbishment sector of the global construction industry and to those who own and operate existing buildings. Sustainable Retrofit and Facilities Management provides comprehensive guidance to those involved in the refurbishment and management of existing buildings on minimizing carbon emissions, water consumption and waste to landfill, along with enhancing the long term sustainability of a building. Practical guidance is provided on measures that can be used to improve the efficiency and sustainability of existing buildings, through both good management and refurbishment. Also explored is the relationship between the refurbishment of existing buildings, facility management and the wider community infrastructure. The book looks at management tools such as post occupancy evaluation, building health checks, energy management software, green building management toolkits and green leases. Illustrated throughout with case studies and examples of best practice, this is a must-have handbook for engineers, architects, developers, contractors and facility managers.

Water Centric Sustainable Communities

Water Centric Sustainable Communities
Author: Vladimir Novotny
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 641
Release: 2010-09-23
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 047064284X

The current literature compartmentalizes the complex issue of water and wastewater into its discrete components; technology, planning, policy, construction, economics, etc. Considered from the perspective of sustainability, however, water in the urban environment must be approached as a single resource that can be continuously reused and recycled. This book will be the first to capture all of the current work on this idea in a single, integrated, plan for designing the water-centric cities of the future. From new construction to the retrofitting of existing systems, this book presents the case for a new urban relationship to water, one with a more sustainable connection to the environment and the hydrological cycle. Through case studies of successfully planned and built systems around the world, the book will educate the reader about the need for a new approach to urban water management, and make the case that these changes are not only possible but imperative.

Safe Water From Every Tap

Safe Water From Every Tap
Author: National Research Council
Publisher: National Academies Press
Total Pages: 228
Release: 1996-12-30
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 0309175437

Small communities violate federal requirements for safe drinking water as much as three times more often than cities. Yet these communities often cannot afford to improve their water service. Safe Water From Every Tap reviews the risks of violating drinking water standards and discusses options for improving water service in small communities. Included are detailed reviews of a wide range of technologies appropriate for treating drinking water in small communities. The book also presents a variety of institutional options for improving the management efficiency and financial stability of water systems.

Climate Risk and Sustainable Water Management

Climate Risk and Sustainable Water Management
Author: Qiuhong Tang
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 503
Release: 2022-04-07
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1108479839

A comprehensive interdisciplinary exploration of climate risks to water security for students, researchers, civil and environmental engineers, and management professionals.