Celeste Allen Novak, Eddie van Giesen, Kathy M. Debusk

Designing Rainwater Harvesting Systems (eBook, ePUB)

Integrating Rainwater into Building Systems

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Water conservation is one of the most effective sustainable design practices, yet few professionals know how to collect and use rainwater effectively. Rainwater Harvesting the first comprehensive book on designing rainwater harvesting systems. It provides practical guidelines for developing a rainwater harvesting strategy, taking into account climate, public policies, environmental impact, and end uses. Case studies are included throughout. Rainwater Harvesting is a valuable reference for architects, landscape architects, and site engineers.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
• Seitenzahl: 312
• Erscheinungstermin: 11. März 2014
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781118417867
• Artikelnr.: 40614543

Autorenporträt

CELESTE ALLEN NOVAK, FAIA, LEED AP, is a respected architect and principal at her Ann Arbor firm, Celeste Allen Novak Architect. She is widely published on sustainable design and rainwater harvesting. Her work on sustainable design and rainwater harvesting has appeared in Architectural Record and Green Source magazines. G. EDWARD VAN GIESEN, MLA, ARCSA AP, is the National Sales Manager at BRAE/WATTS Rainwater Technologies. He brings real world experience as a designer and builder of countless rainwater systems. He is instrumental in the development of rainwater codes nationwide, and is an active participant with the ICC and IAPMO. KATHY DeBUSK, PhD, PE, is an Assistant Professor of Environmental Science at Longwood University in Farmville, VA. Dr. DeBusk is an expert in the field of innovative rainwater harvesting design. Her research and consulting endeavors focus on the use of rainwater harvesting techniques to meet stormwater management goals.

Inhaltsangabe

Preface ix Acknowledgments xiii 1 The Importance of Rainwater Harvesting 1
Water Capital 2 A Brief History of Centralized Water Systems 6 New Approach
to Centralization--Decentralized Rainwater Systems 9 Examples from Around
the World 11 India 11 Germany 13 The United States 16 Policy Issues and
Sustainability 20 Water and Energy Savings 20 Response to Drought
Conditions 23 Privatization and Relocation 25 Valuing Water Resources 25
History and Early Codes 25 Source 26 Value and Water Rates 27 Return on
Investment 28 Challenges, Education, and Paradigm Shifts 34 Stereotypes and
Preconceptions 34 Rainwater Technical Standard 34 Water Quality 35 Paradigm
Shift 35 Endnotes 37 2 System Planning and Policies 39 Benefits That Drive
Rainwater Harvesting Systems 39 Planning a System 40 Step 1: Identifying
System Goals 46 Step 2: Codes, Standards, and Guidelines 49 Step 3:
Incentive Programs and Rating Systems 63 Step 4: Educating and Involving
the Stakeholders in the Design Process 71 Step 5: Putting It All Together
73 Endnotes 76 3 Water for Thirsty Buildings 79 Rainwater: Calculating
Collection and Use 79 Step 1: Creating a Water Audit 82 Step 2: Calculating
Annual Rainwater Supply 83 Step 3: Calculating Demand 89 Building Sectors,
Sizes, and Demands 91 Small Office 91 Schools in Different Climate Regions
93 Step 4: Cistern Sizing 100 Alternative Water Sources 103 Other
Wastewater and Recirculated Water 103 Plumbing Design and The Myth of
Unlimited Water Supply 108 Thoughtful Planning Brings Success 111 Endnotes
113 4 System Elements 115 Integrated Approach 115 Opportunities for an
Integrated Approach 117 1. Collection/Catchment Surface (Roof or Other) 118
2. Conveyance (Gutters and Downspouts) 123 Dry Conveyance versus Wet
Conveyance 124 Sizing and Numbers 125 Aesthetics/Functions/Budget 126
Conveyance Functions 128 Conveyance Budget 128 3. Prestorage Filtration and
Debris Exclusion 128 Prestorage Filter Types and Applications 128 Downspout
Filters 130 Basket Filter 131 Centrifugal Filters 132 Cascading Debris
Excluders 133 Prestorage Filtration Devises 134 Filter Sizes 134 How
Components Help Merge the Goals of Rainwater and Stormwater 134 4. Storage
135 Aboveground Tanks 138 Belowground Tanks 139 Factors to Consider 140 5.
Distribution 141 1. Pressurization 141 2. Filtration 141 3. Disinfection
143 4. Contoller 143 5. Automatic Protected Bypass 144 6. Makeup Supply 145
Integration, Thoughtful Planning, and Continuing Education Are the Keys to
Success 147 Endnotes 149 5 Maintenance and Safety 151 Water Quality of a
Rainwater System 151 Sources of Pollutants 155 Fate and Transport of
Pollutants in a Rainwater Harvesting System 158 Microbial Contamination 162
Addressing Water Quality for Various End Uses 163 First Flush 164 Water
Testing Protocols 169 Using a Bypass / Backup Water Supply 170 Maintenance
Considerations 174 Case Studies--Cautionary Tales and Pilot Projects for
Potable Water Systems 174 Summary of Design Recommendations 177 Conclusion
186 Endnotes 192 6 21st-Century Interviews 195 Stan Abbott 196 John
Apostolopoulos 200 Alf Brandt 205 Bob Drew 209 Nicole Holmes 212 Bill Hunt
216 Lutz Johnen 222 Heather Kinkade 227 Kevin Kirsche 230 Billy Kniffen 233
Dennis Lye, PhD 237 Shawn Martin 245 Neal Shapiro 251 David Stooksbury 256
Dave Viola 259 Endnote 261 Appendix A 263 Appendix B 277 Index 283