Monitoring results are presented as an annual water balance from the pioneering Landcare Research green building containing commercial laboratory and office space. The building makes use of harvested roof runoff to flush toilets and urinals and irrigate glasshouse experiments, reducing the demand for city-supplied water and stormwater runoff. Stormwater treatment devices also manage the runoff from the carpark, helping curb stream degradation. Composting toilets and low-flow tap fittings further reduce the water demand. Despite research activities requiring the use of large volumes of water, the demand for city-supplied water is less than has been measured in many other green buildings. In line with the principles of sustainability, the composting toilets produce a useable product from wastes and internalise the wastewater treatment process.
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Integrated urban water management in commercial buildings Available to Purchase
S. Trowsdale;
1The University of Auckland, School of Environment, Private Bag 92019, New Zealand: Previously at Landcare Research. E-mail: [email protected]; [email protected]
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J. Gabe;
J. Gabe
1The University of Auckland, School of Environment, Private Bag 92019, New Zealand: Previously at Landcare Research. E-mail: [email protected]; [email protected]
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R. Vale
R. Vale
1The University of Auckland, School of Environment, Private Bag 92019, New Zealand: Previously at Landcare Research. E-mail: [email protected]; [email protected]
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Water Sci Technol (2011) 63 (5): 859–867.
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S. Trowsdale, J. Gabe, R. Vale; Integrated urban water management in commercial buildings. Water Sci Technol 1 March 2011; 63 (5): 859–867. doi: https://doi.org/10.2166/wst.2011.261
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