Sentences with phrase «rainwater capture»
"Rainwater capture" refers to the process of collecting and storing rainwater for later use or conservation. Full definition
Yet the study of six different manufacturers» products found the green roofs varied greatly in capabilities such as how much they cooled down a building's interior and how much rainwater they captured during downpours.
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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.
Also, they say, in severe droughts, rainwater capture allows property owners to keep gardens or water lawns, and it helps free up more water for drinking.
He has also initiated several eco-conscious improvements to the buildings and farm equipment, including over 50Kw of solar panels that provide much of the farm's electricity; the conversion of cooking oil into biodiesel to power the tractors and other vehicles; and a rainwater capture system that feeds a pond, which provides irrigation for the apple orchard and other landscaping.
The project, part of the Sahel Irrigation Initiative Program, offers farmers financing and training in soil water management, rainwater capture, and irrigation to sustainably increase cotton yields.
You may not notice the passive solar system, rainwater capture or LED lights, but you'll be stunned by the floor plan, designed to make the most of the ocean views, and the extensive use of native woods, including in a helix - like central staircase in the airy great room.
Sustainable technologies (off grid solar, rainwater capture / treatment, etc) and micro-furnishing options are on display, as well as an organic garden.
A robust tree canopy, water sensitive landscapes, and rainwater capture and reuse systems are efficient, nature based solutions that save natural resources, cut costs, and improve public quality of life.
Still, without financial incentives from the state or local water agencies, it's not likely that rainwater capture will pay for itself in most homeowners» lifetimes.
More than 11 million gallons of water will be collected per year through our rainwater capture system installed at our headquarters campus in Plano, TX.