Embedding sustainability in the design of water supply and drainage systems for buildings

L.B. Jack and J.A. Swaffield

Renewable Energy, 2009, vol. 34, issue 9, 2061-2066

Abstract: In addressing sustainability issues for the built environment, focus is often directed towards minimising energy consumption and material use. Often forgotten however, is the potential for the integration of sustainable solutions when designing water and waste management systems for buildings. The fundamental functions of such systems are clearly recognised, but traditional design principles often constrain opportunities for performance enhancement and for water and pipework economies. To an extent, this is unsurprising, given the basic premise that steady-state analysis of flows underpins many of the codes and guidelines used worldwide. However, advances in simulation methods mean that system performance resulting from the use of new techniques and from the integration of innovative and more sustainable design approaches can now be fully assessed.

Keywords: Water; Drainage; Buildings; Numerical modelling; Sustainability (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2009
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DOI: 10.1016/j.renene.2009.02.009

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