{"product_id":"designing-rainwater-harvesting-systems-hardcover","title":"Designing Rainwater Harvesting Systems - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eCeleste Allen Novak\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eEddie Van Giesen\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eKathy M. Debusk\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater conservation is one of the most effective sustainable design practices, yet few professionals know how to collect and use rainwater effectively. \u003ci\u003eRainwater Harvesting\u003c\/i\u003e 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. \u003ci\u003eRainwater Harvesting\u003c\/i\u003e is a valuable reference for architects, landscape architects, and site engineers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTRANSFORMING WATER SUSTAINABILITY IN ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJoin the next wave of green building with the first guide to rainwater harvesting\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSustainability is all about resource optimization. Contemporary architects are already committed to eco-friendly materials and energy neutral designs, but what about water? Worldwide, we are using more water than is ecologically sustainable. The threat to our water resources has become a central concern in the 21st century and this book is a compilation of current knowledge about rainwater harvesting to prepare you to design and implement decentralized water systems.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDesigning Rainwater Harvesting Systems\u003c\/i\u003e breaks new ground. The authors have laid out a blue print that will assist you in incorporating rainwater harvesting into your next building plans. This comprehensive guide includes detailed instructions on how to: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eNavigate water regulations and building codes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eManage runoff volume\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUse rainwater harvesting to meet stormwater management requirements\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCalculate water demand\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUtilize a back-up water supply\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlus, case studies from around the world illustrate the dos and don'ts of using rainwater in new buildings. The companion website gives you access to a bonus chapter that contains even more case studies of actual rainwater projects that have been completed in the past few years.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHarvesting rainwater is possible, it works, and it is changing the way we think about architecture. After reading this book, you will be part of an exclusive minority of professionals who understand how to effectively collect and use our most readily available source of fresh water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCELESTE ALLEN NOVAK, FAIA, LEED AP, \u003c\/b\u003e 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 \u003ci\u003eArchitectural Record\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eGreen Source\u003c\/i\u003e magazines.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eG. EDWARD VAN GIESEN, MLA, ARCSA AP, \u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKATHY DeBUSK, PhD, PE, \u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 312\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 9.7 x 6.8 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 07, 2014\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52931890250035,"sku":"9781118410479","price":149.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/aSakpuQkS79781118410479.webp?v=1767858826","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/en-ca\/products\/designing-rainwater-harvesting-systems-hardcover","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}