Essential Rainwater Harvesting (Paperback)
Language: English
Published by New Society Publishers, Gabriola Island, 2018
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Paperback. Design a rainwater harvesting system for any home in any climate.Water is a crucial resource increasingly under stress. Yet rainfall,even in arid climates, can make up a sizable portion of any home,acreage, or farm's water requirements if harvested and utilized withcare. The key is appropriate planning and high-quality site- andclimate-specific design. Essential Rainwater Harvestingis a comprehensive manual for designing, building, and maintaining waterharvesting systems for the warm and cold climates of the world.Presenting design considerations and approaches for the most commonhousehold rainwater supply scenarios primary, supplemental, andoff-grid supply this step-by-step approach covers:Considerations for full-property water securityDemand planning and conservation strategiesSupply calculations and design implications for extreme rainfall and drought Materials selection and water qualitySystem and site assessmentSizing and design of gutters, conveyance, tanks, and pumpsPre-filtration, filtration, and disinfection optionsSystem maintenance and upkeep This practical resource provides DIYers, trades, and rainwaterpractitioners with the essential tools, methods, and technical know-howto design, build, and maintain rainwater harvesting systems anywhere. Rob Avis, P.Eng and Michelle Avis,P.Eng own and operate Adaptive Habitat, a leading edge property designfirm for resilient homes, acreages, and farms and Verge Permaculture, aglobally recognized award-winning education business. They have over 20years of combined experience in project management, ecological design,and sustainable technologies, which they share at vergepermaculture.cafrom their suburban house and yard that they've transformed into a modelof cold climate urban permaculture in Calgary, Alberta. Essential Rainwater Harvesting covers complete home-scale rainwater harvesting system design including goal setting, system planning, site assessment, calculations, and material selection and sizing for all climates. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…
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- Title
- Essential Rainwater Harvesting (Paperback)
- Author
- Rob Avis
- Publisher
- New Society Publishers, Gabriola Island
- Publication year
- 2018
- Condition
- new
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0865718741
- ISBN 13
- 9780865718746
- Series
- Book 11 of 11: Sustainable Building Essentials
Secure Your Water Supply with a Custom Rainwater Harvesting System
Part of the Sustainable Building Essentials series, Essential Rainwater Harvesting is the complete guide to designing, building, and maintaining rainwater systems for any home, acreage, or farm. Learn how to turn rainfall into a reliable, sustainable water source―even in arid or extreme climates.
What You'll Learn
- Water Security and Independence: Harvest and manage rainwater to supplement or replace municipal or well water for your home or property.
- Smart Planning and Conservation: Assess demand, optimize water use, and plan for droughts or extreme rainfall.
- Custom System Design: Determine the right gutters, conveyance, tanks, pumps, and filtration methods for your site.
- Water Quality Management: Pre-filtration, filtration, and disinfection strategies ensure safe, reliable water.
- Step-by-step Installation Guidance: Detailed, practical instructions for DIYers, tradespeople, and sustainability practitioners.
- Maintenance and Longevity: Learn methods to keep your system efficient, reliable, and long-lasting.
Written by Rob and Michelle Avis, engineers and permaculture designers with decades of experience, this guide combines practical know-how, technical rigor, and site-specific strategies for designing rainwater systems anywhere in the world.
Explore the full Sustainable Building Essentials series for illustrated, hands-on guidance on sustainable building systems, high-performance homes, and environmentally responsible construction.
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About the Author
Rob Avis, PEng, co-owns Adaptive Habitat, a leading-edge property design firm, and Verge Permaculture, a globally-recognized, award-winning education business. He is co-author of Essential Rainwater Harvesting and lives in Alberta, Canada.
Michelle Avis, P.Eng is co-owner and operator of Adaptive Habitat, a leading edge property design firm for resilient homes, acreages, and farms and Verge Permaculture, a globally recognized award-winning education business. She has over 10 years of experience in project management, ecological design, and sustainable technologies. She lives in Calgary, Alberta.
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