The national value case for saving water
In the last Build we reported on some of the findings from Beacon Pathway’s ‘national value case for sustainable housing innovations’. Here, we focus on water efficiency interventions in homes.
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Commercial water use in Auckland
By Hans Roberti – 1 December 2012, Build 133
BRANZ research into water use in Auckland’s non-residential buildings shows that size and the way the building is used are the biggest factors in determining consumption. Age seems not to matter.
Water views
By Lee Bint – 1 June 2015, Build 148
People are happy to use rainwater in commercial buildings for a variety of functions. There is less certainty about greywater, however, as a BRANZ survey found.
Our vulnerable water systems
By Professor Iain White – 1 August 2018, Build 167, Feature article
Research into stormwater and wastewater (sewage) systems is setting the stage for big, generational decisions that will have to be made in the face of a changing climate.
Where is Auckland’s water going?
By Matthias Heinrich – 1 April 2008, Build 105, Feature article
BRANZ is currently monitoring residential water use in the Auckland region. The results of this research will help to more accurately forecast future water demand.
Water use in dwellings
By Sandi Sirikhanchai – 1 April 2018, Build 165
How much water do New Zealand households use daily? Do personal perceptions match reality? These are some of the questions being asked by BRANZ scientists studying Kiwis’ residential water use.
Understanding water use
By Amber Garnett – 1 February 2018, Build 164
As awareness grows that water is a finite resource, it’s time to calculate the water consumed in producing goods and services and see where efficiencies can be made. The water footprint tool can help.
Keeping Australia’s water flowing
By Choong Han Yeo – 1 April 2008, Build 105, Feature article
Water scarcity is part of Australian life, and with climate change, the problem is likely to worsen. Australia already has strategies in place to reduce water use in new houses. The next step is looking beyond consumption to the whole life cycle of water.
Solar water heating systems
By Andrew Pollard – 1 December 2009, Build 115, Feature article
Despite people’s reluctance to install solar water heaters, a well installed system can now achieve reliable performance levels with savings of around 75% on water heating.
Plug the gaps
By Lesley Smith, Lee Bint – 1 August 2015, Build 149
Water has been referred to as New Zealand’s largest strategic asset. Many opportunities exist to reduce water wastage in urban areas, but the first step is to better understand how we use this precious resource.
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