Work included replacing the uninsulated concrete exterior with a high performance curtain wall and installing a large roof canopy containing PV panels and
rainwater collection system for toilet flushing and irrigation.
The company is undertaking a $ 1.1 million renovation that will add 125 solar panels,
a rainwater collection system and other green improvements.
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a rainwater collection system will feed purified water into the silo.
The plant also features
a rainwater collection system and has more than 1,200 indigenous trees which were planted surrounding the facility.
The island itself is entirely eco-friendly and relies on solar power and
a rainwater collection system.
It is a Whole Earth Catalogue of green systems, with
a rainwater collection system; hydroponic garden to grown food for the community; biological wastewater treatment system to convert black water to greywater and potable water; earth tubes to funnel clean, natural air into the building through underground ducts; vertical axis wind turbines and solar panels for on - site green energy; and hydrogen fuel cells powered by methane, a byproduct of the wastewater treatment system.
The Castaway III also boasts of features such as VRF air conditioning, Cradle - to - Cradle - certified Boral clay tile roofing and pavers, and
a rainwater collection system on the roof.
Highlights include a solar power kit comprising a 1.5 kW solar array and batteries,
a rainwater collection system that makes use of the butterfly roof, a greywater system, and a composting toilet.
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.
It gets power from an RV - style hookup as standard, but those who want to cut the cord and run off - the - grid can do so with extras like
a rainwater collection system, solar power, and composting toilet.
A solar panel array will supply power to common areas of the building and
a rainwater collection system will provide water for irrigation.
As half of a home - building team, I helped design and build harmonious, sustainable and net - zero homes that incorporate clean air systems, passive and active solar energy as well as
rainwater collection systems.
Efficient SIP construction, Energy Star light fixtures and appliances, real - time energy monitoring, dual - flush toilets, water efficient fixtures,
rainwater collection system, recycled content tiles, FSC and salvaged wood products, low - VOC paints, non-toxic finishes, formaldehyde free cabinets and insulation, efficient ventilation, and drought tolerant plant selections, to name a few.
The 16,000 square foot building now has a green roof, energy - efficient windows, a raised floor for air and electrical,
a rainwater collection system, and a number of other green features:
A roof - mounted solar array provides electricity, and
a rainwater collection system reduces water requirements.
The hospital, which should be completed by 2011, will have
a rainwater collection system and solar panels.
In addition, the building will have
a rainwater collection system and solar panels.
The cottage features
a rainwater collection system and will eventually have a green roof.
He is upgrading windows and ductwork, installing more energy - efficient light bulbs and creating
a rainwater collection system for irrigation and water management.
We are going to have to learn to live with these compromises, to manage gray water systems and
rainwater collection systems; this just a small step further.
One had
a rainwater collection system and a couple had organic gardens.
The home is also equipped with
a rainwater collection system, and this water is used to irrigate the green areas of the home.
If all of these features weren't enough to persuade you into parting with # 5 million, the home also ticks boxes in terms of sustainability, with solar panels, excellent insulation, and
a rainwater collection system that feeds into the washing machine and toilets.