{"id":334,"date":"2018-10-10T12:40:08","date_gmt":"2018-10-10T12:40:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/technostruct.com\/blog\/?p=334"},"modified":"2023-06-02T10:01:58","modified_gmt":"2023-06-02T10:01:58","slug":"conserving-water-with-eco-friendly-design-engineering-technostruct","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.technostruct.com\/blog\/2018\/10\/10\/conserving-water-with-eco-friendly-design-engineering-technostruct\/","title":{"rendered":"Water Conserving Design Engineering Practices In Modern Construction"},"content":{"rendered":"

Over 70% of the Earth is covered in water. Maybe that is why we have taken this most precious of resources for granted, wasting it through flawed <\/span>construction design <\/span>and baseless contamination via material waste! But modern <\/span>design engineering <\/span>has stepped up to address this critical flaw in construction, through the use of water-conserving building practices.<\/span><\/p>\n

BIM<\/strong> <\/a>service providers<\/span> have to work closely with <\/span>construction designers <\/span>to create water conserving practices that can help address the biggest reason for this waste – using more water than the area has the ability to replenish! These conservative practices are very simple to incorporate into your design, and when done so by major construction firms, can have a positive, lasting impact on our environment.<\/span><\/p>\n

Use what you have!<\/b><\/p>\n

Water must be treated as a limited resource, and the first step to do so is through re-utilization of water. By tapping into non-sewage water sources, <\/span>design engineers <\/span>can help reduce water waste, using it in irrigation and farming disciplines instead.<\/span><\/p>\n

Systems for outdoor water harvesting should be part of any water-friendly <\/span>construction design<\/span>. Harvested water can be used to cool machinery, for cleaning purposes, and to maintain gardens and greenery.<\/span><\/p>\n

Account for it!<\/b><\/p>\n

Metered usage of water should be a must for any modern design, residential or commercial! By identifying how much water is used in an area, smarter policing measures can be implemented. One such measure is to use an IoT (Internet of Things) approach, where key connectors in plumbing are monitored, to help limit water flow as and when required.<\/span><\/p>\n

Greener landscapes at what cost?<\/b><\/p>\n

Residential complexes, in particular, spend exorbitant amounts of water to maintain perfectly manicured, lush green gardens. A healthier alternative would be to plant crops that are acclimatized to weather conditions in the area and to use environmentally conscious <\/span>design engineering <\/span>of irrigation systems.<\/span><\/p>\n

Don\u2019t waste it!<\/b><\/p>\n

One of mankind\u2019s biggest problems lies in waste disposal. We generate more waste than any other species! There are two factors to waste:<\/span><\/p>\n