Water Use In Buildings

Author : William B. Rose
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2005-04-07
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9780471468509

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Water in Buildings by William B. Rose Pdf

The definitive guide to understanding and managing the effects of water on buildings Water in Buildings: An Architect's Guide to Moisture and Mold is a detailed and highly useful reference to help architects and other design professionals create dry, healthy environments, without jeopardizing a project with poor liability management. Much more than a book of "quick fixes," this practical guide illuminates an essential understanding of the "whys" of moisture problems, including valuable information on how water behaves and how its performance can be anticipated and managed in building design. With a special emphasis on water's role in creating mold, an issue of growing concern and liability, Water in Buildings offers the most up-to-date information on rainwater management, below-grade water management, foundations, wall and roof construction, mechanical systems, moisture, and much more! Providing authoritative guidance to designers and builders, this definitive guide features: * Clear explanations of how water interacts with building materials and equipment * An in-depth exploration of the paths of leaks * Numerous case studies on such well-known structures as Mount Vernon, Independence Hall, and Wingspan (Frank Lloyd Wright) * Numerous descriptive drawings and photographs

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 41 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Plumbing
ISBN : OCLC:595136778

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Water Use in Buildings by Anonim Pdf

Author : Kemi Adeyeye
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2014-03-03
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781118456576

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Water Efficiency in Buildings by Kemi Adeyeye Pdf

This reference source on water efficiency in buildings provides comprehensive and up-to-date information. Both multi-disciplinary and practical, it signposts current knowledge, innovation, expertise and evidence on an important subject which is high in the resource management debate. Water Efficiency in Buildings: a review of theory and practice is structured into five sections: Policy; People; Building Design and Planning; Alternative Water Technologies; and Practical Examples & Case Studies. This final section of the book presents new and current practice as well as lessons learnt from case examples on the use of water saving technologies and user engagement. Current evidence is vital for effective policy making. The dynamic nature of issues around water resource management creates a higher need for robust and reliable data and research information that can inform policy and regulations. This compendium provides a roadmap for researchers and building professionals on water efficiency as well as for policy makers and regulators. The case studies and research presented fall within the water supply and demand spectrum, especially those that focus on process efficiency, resource management, building performance, customer experiences and user participation, sustainable practises, scientific and technological innovation. The benefit and impact of the research is at the localandnational level, as well as in the global context.

Author : A.F.E. Wise,John Swaffield
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2012-05-23
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781136349362

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Water, Sanitary and Waste Services for Buildings by A.F.E. Wise,John Swaffield Pdf

Water, sanitary and waste services represent a substantial proportion of the cost of construction, averaging 10% of the capital costs of building and with continuing costs in operation and maintenance. Nevertheless, they are often regarded as a 'Cinderella' within the building process. Parts of many different codes and regulations impact on these services, making an overall viewpoint more difficult to get. This new edition of this classic text draws together material from a variety of sources to provide the comprehensive coverage not available elsewhere. It is a resource for the sound design, operation and maintenance of these services and should be on the bookshelf of every building services engineer and architect.

Author : Enedir Ghisi
Publisher : Bentham Science Publishers
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2017-06-13
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781681084831

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Water Savings in Buildings by Enedir Ghisi Pdf

Water saving is an important aspect civil engineering and building design around the world. Alternative water sources as well as water saving appliances have been studied by many researchers in order to maximize water savings in buildings and promote building design that favours water savings. This volume explores topics related to water savings: rainwater tank sizing and modelling, wastewater treatment and reuse, relationships between user behaviour and water savings, health issues related to water savings and environmental analysis of rainwater and grey water use in buildings. Water Savings in Buildings is a handy resource for researchers, post-graduate students, undergraduate students and engineers working in water utilities, environment agencies and associated industries interested in understanding the basics of implementing systems to achieve water savings in buildings.

Author : Daniel J. Leggett
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 65 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Water conservation
ISBN : 0860178803

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Rainwater and Greywater Use in Buildings by Daniel J. Leggett Pdf

The Decision-making for water conservation provides a background to the use of rainwater and greywater and identifies the barriers and benefits of this type of water use and recycling.

Author : Alan Frederick Edward Wise,J. A. Swaffield
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 9780750652551

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Water, Sanitary and Waste Services for Buildings by Alan Frederick Edward Wise,J. A. Swaffield Pdf

Water use, load and storage estimation -- Requirements and regulations for water -- Water installations -- Principles of soil and waste pipe installations -- Design of soil and waste pipe installations -- Solid waste storage, handling and recovery -- Rationalization of services -- Fluid flow principles and studies -- Unsteady flow modelling in water supply and drainage systems -- Noise -- Water conservation -- Soil and waste drainage underground -- Rainwater drainage -- Plastics and their applications.

Author : Peter W. Mayer,William B. DeOreo
Publisher : American Water Works Association
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : UOM:39015055207941

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Residential End Uses of Water by Peter W. Mayer,William B. DeOreo Pdf

The American Water Works Association Research Foundation (AWWARF) and 22 municipalities, water utilities, water purveyors, water districts and water providers funded this study. Goals of this research included: Providing specific data on the end uses of water in residential settings across the continent; Assembling data on disaggregated indoor and outdoor uses; Identifying variations in water used for each fixture or appliance according to a variety of factors; and Developing predictive models forecast residential water demand. This report represents a time and place snapshot of how water is used in single-family homes in twelve North American locations. Similarities and differences among 'end users' were tabulated for each location, analyzed and summarized. Great care was taken to create a statistically significant representative sample of customer for each of the twelve locations. However, these twelve locations are not statistically representative of all North American locations.

Author : Vivian Y. Tam,Khoa N. Le
Publisher : Butterworth-Heinemann
Page : 490 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2019-01-03
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780128117507

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Sustainable Construction Technologies by Vivian Y. Tam,Khoa N. Le Pdf

Sustainable Construction Technologies: Life-Cycle Assessment provides practitioners with a tool to help them select technologies that are financially advantageous even though they have a higher initial cost. Chapters provide an overview of LCA and how it can be used in conjunction with other indicators to manage construction. Topics covered include indoor environment quality, energy efficiency, transport, water reuse, materials, land use and ecology, and more. The book presents a valuable tool for construction professionals and researchers that want to apply sustainable construction techniques to their projects. Practitioners will find the international case studies and discussions of worldwide regulation and standards particularly useful. Provides a framework for analyzing sustainable construction technologies and economic viability Introduces key credit criteria for different sustainable construction technologies Covers the most relevant construction areas Includes technologies that can be employed during the process of construction, or to the product of the construction process, i.e. buildings Analyzes international rating systems and provides supporting case studies

Author : Benedykt Dziegielewski
Publisher : American Water Works Association
Page : 298 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Industrial water supply
ISBN : 9781583210352

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Commercial and Institutional End Uses of Water by Benedykt Dziegielewski Pdf

The purpose of the Commercial and Industrial End Uses of Water study is to: Summarize and interpret the existing knowledge base on commercial and institutional (CI) uses of utility-supplied potable water in urban areas; Present the results of field studies in a sample of 25 establishments in five urban areas; Provide econometric end use models for various categories of CI customers; and Develop a set of efficiency benchmarks for five important CI categories - restaurants, hotels and motels, supermarkets, office buildings, and schools.

Author : Charles J. Kibert
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 600 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2016-05-02
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781119055174

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Sustainable Construction by Charles J. Kibert Pdf

The leading green building reference, updated with the latest advances in the field Sustainable Construction is the leading reference for the design, construction, and operation of high performance green buildings. With broad coverage including architecture, engineering, and construction, this book nevertheless delivers detailed information on all aspects of the green building process, from materials selection to building systems and more. This new fourth edition has been updated to reflect the latest codes and standards, including LEED v4, and includes new coverage of carbon accounting. The discussion has been updated to align with the current thinking on economics, climate change, net zero buildings, and more, with contributions by leaders in the field that illustrate the most recent shifts in thinking and practice. Ancillary materials including an instructor's manual and PowerPoint presentations for each chapter help bring this clear and up-to-date information into the classroom, making this book a valuable reference for working construction professionals. Also, Interactive graphics found throughout the course help activate the content and highlight key concepts for students. Sustainable construction has gone mainstream, and will one day be the industry norm. This book provides a comprehensive reference to all aspects of a project to show you how green building concepts and principles apply throughout the design and construction process. Get up to date on the latest green building codes and standards Learn about the newest technology in green building materials Adopt the best practices in procurement and delivery systems Apply sustainability concepts to all aspects of construction and design Green buildings operate at a very high level of efficiency, which is made possible only by careful consideration every step of the way. Appropriate land use, landscaping, construction materials, siting, water use, and more all play a role in a structure's ultimate carbon footprint. Sustainable Construction provides clear guidance for all aspects of green building, including the most recent advances and the latest technology.

Author : Abbas Yari,Saeid Eslamian,Faezeh Eslamian
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 92 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2020-11-09
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781000027815

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Urban and Industrial Water Conservation Methods by Abbas Yari,Saeid Eslamian,Faezeh Eslamian Pdf

Urban and Industrial Water Conservation Methods provides comprehensive and practical information regarding water use for various different sectors and describes the most suitable conservation devices and techniques to reduce water consumption in urban environments. It demonstrates how these conservation devices and best practices can greatly and quickly increase the efficiency of water use in both new and existing buildings. Features: Examines conservation devices and techniques across residential, commercial, and institutional sectors. Provides practical advice on implementing water conservation methods for users across various industries. Explains how to quickly improve water efficiency by using cost-effective water-saving devices and techniques. Includes relevant international case studies to reinforce the content. Written by practicing water conservation consultants for a wide audience, including municipality authorities and decision-makers, researchers, and students alike, Urban and Industrial Water Conservation Methods applies to residential, commercial, institutional, and industrial end users.

Author : Vuslat Demirçay,Ayşe Tavukçuoǧlu
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 506 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Plumbing
ISBN : UCSD:31822033510264

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Water Supply and Drainage for Buildings by Vuslat Demirçay,Ayşe Tavukçuoǧlu Pdf

Author : Jerry Yudelson,Ulf Meyer
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2013-01-17
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781136177651

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The World's Greenest Buildings by Jerry Yudelson,Ulf Meyer Pdf

The World’s Greenest Buildings tackles an audacious task. Among the thousands of green buildings out there, which are the best, and how do we know? Authors Jerry Yudelson and Ulf Meyer examined hundreds of the highest-rated large green buildings from around the world and asked their owners to supply one simple thing: actual performance data, to demonstrate their claims to sustainable operations. This pivotal book presents: an overview of the rating systems and shows "best in class" building performance in North America, Europe, the Middle East, India, China, Australia and the Asia-Pacific region practical examples of best practices for greening both new and existing buildings a practical reference for how green buildings actually perform at the highest level, one that takes you step-by-step through many different design solutions a wealth of exemplary case studies of successful green building projects using actual performance data from which to learn interviews with architects, engineers, building owners and developers and industry experts, to provide added insight into the greening process This guide uncovers some of the pitfalls that lie ahead for sustainable design, and points the way toward much faster progress in the decade ahead.

Author : Christine Lauchlan,John Griggs,Manuela Escarameia
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 6 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Drainage, House
ISBN : 1860816711

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Drainage Design for Buildings with Reduced Water Use by Christine Lauchlan,John Griggs,Manuela Escarameia Pdf

This Information Paper reports on a project that assessed the effect of low water usage in domestic buildings on the upstream parts of the drain and sewer system, ie those parts most likely to be affected by reductions in water use and therefore most likely to block. It provides: - a summary of the types and characteristics of appliances that may be used for reducing water consumption in buildings - estimates of water volumes consumed for both the present and the future - appropriate guidance for the design of drain and sewer systems. This guidance provides criteria for drain and sewer systems for up to 10 houses with reduced water use. Drainage within the properties and beyond the 10th house connection was outside the scope of the project, but inferences drawn from the results are included.