The core design concept was to provide a homeowner with easy access to a local barrel supply and all the parts needed to make that barrel function exceptionally well
as rainwater harvesting system.
For example, SCDA - designed hotels often feature eco-friendly practices such
as rainwater harvesting systems, waste treatment plants, and architecture that minimises the need for air - conditioning.
Not exact matches
For this reason, this type of
rainwater harvesting system is particularly recommendable in districts with high population densities, such
as (in Barcelona) Sants, Verdun, Sagrada Família, Sant Antoni or el Guinardó, whose consumption of resources per m3 is up to 40 % lower than that of districts like Pedralbes, Sarrià, la Clota, el Bon Pastor, Vall d'Hebron or Vallvidrera.
The facility received LEED Platinum certification from the U.S. Green Building Council,
as it has more than 20,000 solar panels, a
rainwater harvesting system with up to 400,000 gallons to use in irrigation, and drought resistant plants.
In true hybrid style, based on the Toyota Prius concept of efficiency, the home design combines pre-engineered building with energy conservation features such
as a solar home shading
system, a movable living green roof, and a 10,000 gallon water storage tank plus a separate 3,000 gallon tank for
rainwater harvesting capability.