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

Notas de autor provistas por Syndetics

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.