Sentences with phrase «allowing rainwater»

Atop the hill, a relatively horizontal surface allowed rainwater to slowly seep into the ground below.

The distinctive storm shield across the shoulders allows rainwater to run cleanly off the body.

This morning, travel through the rounded hills of The Burren, an area of karst formations where the porous limestone has allowed rainwater to create a network of underground rivers, lakes, and waterfalls.

The bottom shell is made out of a proprietary, biodegradable materials that aids in neutralizing the alkalinity of the cremated ashes, while the top cover is a hollow, ceramic shell with small holes that allow rainwater to be collected inside, and released slowly.

Neither asphalt nor concrete allow rainwater to be absorbed and cool the area.

These materials allow rainwater to return to the ground and percolate rather than end up in streets and storm sewers.

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Food + Water > Water - Efficient Agriculture Techniques like effective rainwater harvesting and gravity powered irrigation allow for the continuation of high - yield agriculture while still saving water.

According to the thesis, apart from its environmental benefits, a rainwater harvesting system would allow an average saving of 119 Euros per year in the city of Barcelona, with savings ranging from 80 Euros and 158 Euros per year depending on the type of district (greater or lower population density in relation to the type of buildings).

There is an active hatch vent and box that provides a one way path for air flow out of a pressurized cabin but does not allow the entry of rainwater spray and / or fumes.

Other add - ons include a rainwater collection system, an exterior deck, a security package comprised of cameras and motion sensors, as well as a remote management system, which allows for controlling the lighting, etc. using a smartphone app.

Metal roofing panels complete the roof exterior, allowing Dan to harvest rainwater for the rich vegetable garden growing outside Wisteria's front door.

«They allow 60 to 80 % of rainwater to stay on a roof to be absorbed by the plants or evaporated.

You are supposed to meet water needs from rainwater capture, but that's not allowed for health reasons, so the building is being connected to the City water supply until it can prove that its collected water is safe.

From proposals of LA having mandatory rainwater harvesting laws to the possibility of allowing residents to use rainwater for both outdoor and indoor use, the state is doing all it can to make what little rainfall it gets go the distance among residents.

Referencing traditional terraced agriculture, this modern house with terraces has an integrated rainwater collection and irrigation system that would allow it to grow greenery.

Against an excavation contractor for their failure to properly close a manhole prior to an extremely heavy rain, allowing massive amounts of rainwater to enter...

Against an excavation contractor for their failure to properly close a manhole prior to an extremely heavy rain, allowing massive amounts of rainwater to enter the sanitary sewage system and causing system overload.

Examples include harvesting rainwater; installing grey water solutions that allow the re-use of water; installing boreholes; and amending air conditioning and HVAC systems in order to harvest the water generated by these technologies.

The broad entry allows a view of the sloping front yard, where gentle terracing helps guide rainwater away from the house.