Design for Water

[{"body":{"version":"0.3.0","atoms":[],"cards":[],"markups":[],"sections":[[1,"h2",[[0,[],0,"If you can do only one (or a few) thing(s):"]]],[3,"ul",[[[0,[],0,"ZERO CARBON: Incorporate water reuse and reduction strategies and understand the relationship between energy, water, and carbon. "]],[[0,[],0,"RESILIENT: Project future climate conditions and establish strategies to manage water at the building and site, including effects on the watershed.\u202f "]],[[0,[],0,"EQUITABLE: Identify stakeholders impacted by water use decisions and take steps to correct historic inequities.\u202f "]],[[0,[],0,"HEALTHY: Protect water sources for the site, downstream communities, and future consumers. Understand the water quality delivered to the site and emitted from the site. "]]]],[3,"ol",[]],[1,"p",[]]]},"title":"High impact"},{"body":{"version":"0.3.0","atoms":[],"cards":[],"markups":[["a",["href","https:\/\/www.pnas.org\/doi\/10.1073\/pnas.2007361117","target","_blank"]],["a",["href","https:\/\/www.energystar.gov\/products","target","_blank"]],["a",["href","https:\/\/www.energy.gov\/eere\/femp\/net-zero-water-building-strategies","target","_blank"]]],"sections":[[1,"h2",[[0,[],0,"Climate change, water resilience, and equity"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Vulnerable communities are often the hardest hit by water-related crises. As of 2017, over"],[0,[0],1," 1.1 million individuals"],[0,[],0," in the United States lacked access to complete plumbing facilities of which 73% were household located in cities. \u202fWhere water service is available, it doesn\u2019t mean it is affordable.\u202fThe lowest 20% of earners spend almost one-fifth of their monthly household income on water. In virtually every U.S. community, there are some vulnerable populations\u2014including elderly, disabled, and low-income residents\u2014who struggle to pay their water bills.\u202f "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Water shapes economic growth, the environment, and the social fabric of our communities. By engaging water stakeholders in a project\u0027s decision-making, project teams can help all communities preserve access to safe, clean, affordable drinking water and share in the economic, social, and environmental benefits of high-quality, equitable, and resilient water systems.\u202f "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Water resilience refers to the ability of an individual, community, or other scaled system to respond and adapt to crises\u2014and to treat them as opportunities for transformation and improvement. It encompasses the capacity of all people\u2014including vulnerable communities\u2014to respond to shock and trauma of all kinds. In the context of water, resilience is the ability to withstand the vulnerability caused by climate impacts and natural disasters.\u202f Water equity refers to just and fair inclusion\u2014a condition in which everyone has an opportunity to participate and prosper. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Water equity occurs when all communities have access to safe, clean, affordable drinking water and wastewater services; are resilient in the face of floods, drought, and other climate risks; have a role in decision-making processes related to water management in their communities; and share in the economic, social, and environmental benefits of water systems.\u202f "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Each day, more and more Americans are confronting an unsettling fact of life in the 21st century: Our supplies of clean, dependable, economical water are more fragile than at any time in our recent history. "]]],[1,"h3",[[0,[],0,"Actions - Equitable access to water systems:"]]],[3,"ul",[[[0,[],0,"Provide access to safe, potable water supplies and wastewater services. "]],[[0,[],0,"Consider the long-term benefits of green infrastructure in economic analyses of stormwater management plans. Engage local appraisers and commissioners to educate them on the full value of green infrastructure. Incorporate co-benefits into ROI calculations, such as ecosystem services and quality-of-life factors.\u202f "]],[[0,[],0,"Support and grow local water districts.\u202fNurturing water districts in the water sector\u2014networks of companies, universities, NGOs, and other organizations that leverage a region\u2019s assets to create economic opportunity and catalyze innovation\u2014are important vehicles for accelerating adoption of new technologies.\u202f "]],[[0,[],0,"Rather than starting a conversation with a discussion about minimum code requirements, map out who the watershed stakeholders are and engage with key stakeholders in decision-making opportunities.\u202f\u202f "]],[[0,[],0,"Seek stakeholder agreement on goals that are informed by historical data, current water access conditions, and future climate projections, and reflect the risk tolerance of the community.\u202f "]],[[0,[],0,"Develop a community \u0022wish-list\u0022 of water systems goals that can be utilized by other projects to improve neighborhood access to quality, equitable, and resilient water systems.\u202f "]]]],[1,"h3",[[0,[],0,"Actions - Water system resilience:"]]],[3,"ul",[[[0,[],0,"Stagnant or standing water in a plumbing system can increase the risk for the growth and spread of Legionella and other associated bacteria. When water is stagnant for long periods of time, hot water temperatures can decrease to the Legionella growth range (77\u2013108 degrees F). Consider developing a Legionella management plan.\u202f "]],[[0,[],0,"Inform owners and maintenance staff about the risks associated with prolonged building closure.\u202f "]],[[0,[],0,"Consider developing a comprehensive water management program for your water system and all fixtures\/devices that use water.\u202f "]],[[0,[],0,"Flush your water system regularly and develop protocols for building maintenance.\u202f "]],[[0,[],0,"If the project requires continuity of operations, plan for sufficient potable water storage to serve occupants during the anticipated period of service interruption.\u202f "]],[[0,[],0,"If municipal sewer supplies are not covered by backup generators, projects that continue operations in a disaster may require adequate storage chambers for wastewater as well.\u202f "]]]],[1,"h3",[[0,[],0,"Actions - Scale and equity: "]]],[3,"ul",[[[0,[],0,"Understand how the project site fits into its regional water system. Identify the watershed, groundwater, and historic and current functioning of the regional water system.\u202f\u202f "]],[[0,[],0,"Determine water hazards known to happen within the watershed (e.g., flood events, large snowfalls, severe storms, and durations of extreme droughts).\u202fConsider how climate change will affect the site over the service life of the project, and plan how the site\/building will adapt to these changes.\u202f "]],[[0,[],0,"Design site for post-development water discharge volumes, rates, and quality to improve or maintain regional water systems.\u202f\u202f "]],[[0,[],0,"Conserve and protect water-based ecosystems, including wetlands and water-based habitats that provide critical ecosystem functions for fish, other wildlife, and people.\u202f\u202f"]],[[0,[],0,"Develop a watershed stakeholder map and understand who will be impacted by your project\u2019s decisions.\u202f "]],[[0,[],0,"Collect information about any available wastewater treatment infrastructure serving the site.\u202fDetermine how the water will be distributed, treated, and where it would be discharged. \u202fIf municipal treatment facilities are available, investigate the average water treatment cost, location, capacity, type, and level of treatment for the wastewater system and treatment facilities. Evaluate the suitability of the site for on-site treatment options, following local codes and regulations. Understand the treatment quality required and design treatment systems to achieve those goals.\u202f "]],[[0,[],0,"Identify potential contamination risks from nearby industrial, agricultural, transportation, and residential sources that may overload local water management infrastructure.\u202f\u202f "]],[[0,[],0,"Design the project to minimize contamination entering groundwater and flowing off the project site.\u202f Educate building owners on the importance of minimizing the use of potential contaminants (chlorides, phosphates, etc.).\u202f\u202f Determine the location, capacity, type, and cost of potable (and\/or non-potable) water systems serving the site. Most commonly this will be a municipal supply or local well.\u202f\u202f "]],[[0,[],0,"Consider the communities that will be receiving the water supply. Consider the site-specific and neighborhood requirements for locating distribution lines.\u202f\u202f "]],[[0,[],0,"Determine the makeup and quality of the potable water available to the project through sampling and testing. Test for turbidity, contaminates, and additives.\u202f\u202f\u202f "]]]],[1,"h2",[[0,[],0,"Potable water efficiency"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Clean water is essential to life, prosperity, and progress. The unfortunate reality is that water challenges disproportionately affect the most vulnerable people in America. Strategies for water equity include providing access to safe, reliable, and affordable potable water and wastewater systems, and must recognize and mitigate impacts on the surrounding community, historical water flows, and ecosystems.\u202f "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Safe, potable water must be collected, treated, and transported to users efficiently. The delivery system consists of a complex distribution network that must be monitored and maintained continuously. Traditionally, urban water systems have been managed by the municipality, while rural areas tend to utilize on-site solutions.\u202f\u202f "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The first step to reducing potable water use is to determine where it is really needed. Is potable water necessary to irrigate a lawn or use in the cooling tower? "]]],[1,"h3",[[0,[],0,"Actions:"]]],[3,"ul",[[[0,[],0,"Develop a water budget analysis (also referred to as a water flow analysis) to determine the water resources available to the project, how much water is needed, and how the water system can minimize the use of potable water. The water budget analysis should consider the outdoor and indoor water resource as a unified system.\u202f "]],[[0,[],0,"Calculate the quantity of water used compared to the code baseline. The calculation is based on building occupancy\u2014full-time employees plus visitors or guests\u2014on an annual basis. The COTE Super Spreadsheet has a calculator that will establish a baseline and show a percent reduction of water use.\u202f "]],[[0,[],0,"Use low-flow toilets, sinks, and fixtures. Many projects can achieve 30% reductions over code through smart flush and flow choices; however, we increasingly see solutions that target 50% or greater reductions.\u202fUse only WaterSense-labelled fixtures. "]],[[0,[],0,"Install permanent meters to measure potable water use and track data on a monthly basis. "]],[[0,[],0,"Install a leak detector\/monitoring system to alert building owners to microleaks or larger issues. "]],[[0,[],0,"Based on user behavior research, dual-flush toilets are recommended only in private situations (such as a private residence). In public locations, low-flow fixtures are best.\u202f\u202f"]],[[0,[],0,"Consider providing uninterruptible sources of potable water for use in emergencies or other disruptions. "]],[[0,[],0,"To go even further, specify waterless urinals or composting toilets. Understand, however, that waterless technologies require additional maintenance and user training.\u202f "]]]],[1,"h2",[[0,[],0,"Outdoor water use reduction"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Reduce or eliminate the need for potable water usage in landscaping. The water collected on-site can be used to support a healthy watershed if rainwater is slowed, cooled, and cleansed as much as possible with rain gardens, bioswales, proper tree root zones, and other permeable and nature-based solutions that utilize soil structure and the evaporative characteristics of vegetation to cycle water locally and safely divert surplus from extreme storm events.\u202f"]]],[1,"h3",[[0,[],0,"Actions: "]]],[3,"ul",[[[0,[],0,"Consider vegetated roofs to the maximum extent possible.\u202f Consider using vegetated roofs where they will be visible and accessible from interior programmed spaces.\u202f"]],[[0,[],0,"Capture and collect rainwater to the highest degree possible. Consider using rainwater to offset irrigation demand and for flush toilet fixtures. Rainwater can also be treated and used for the project\u2019s drinking water or chiller plant demand.\u202f "]],[[0,[],0,"Keep impervious surfaces to a minimum.\u202fConsider stacking the architectural program, minimizing parking lot sizes, and maximizing efficiency in vehicular circulation.\u202f "]],[[0,[],0,"The amount of water that runs off the site should match the site\u2019s predevelopment conditions or improve conditions for the surrounding sites.\u202f "]],[[0,[],0,"Consider the site hydrology and geology to determine the best use for the site\u2019s rainwater (e.g., reuse, infiltration, or another solution).\u202f\u202f "]]]],[1,"h2",[[0,[],0,"Process water reuse"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Depending on the type of building, processed water might be available for industrial or manufacturing purposes (or from washing dishes or clothes).\u202f"]]],[1,"h3",[[0,[],0,"Actions:"]]],[3,"ul",[[[0,[],0,"Select water-efficient dishwashers, washing machines, and water fountains. ("],[0,[1],1,"Check out Energy Star products"],[0,[],0,".)\u202f "]],[[0,[],0,"Condensate from HVAC systems can be captured and used for another purpose, such as irrigation or flushing toilets.\u202f "]],[[0,[],0,"If using evaporative cooling equipment or cooling towers:\u202f \t\u200b\u200b\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t"]]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"\t\t\t-Use non-potable water, if possible.\u202f "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"\t\t\t-If using potable water, avoid single-pass cooling.\u202f "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"\t\t\t-Conduct a one-time potable water analysis, measuring at least calcium (Ca), total \t\t\talkalinity, silicon dioxide (SiO2), chlorine (Cl), and conductivity. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"\t\t\t-Maximize cooling tower cycles and avoid exceeding the recommended maximum \t\t\tvalues for any of these parameters.\u202f "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"\t\t\t-Install makeup water meter(s).\u202f "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"\t\t\t-Install conductivity controllers and overflow alarms.\u202f "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"\t\t\t-Install efficient drift eliminators.\u202f "]]],[3,"ul",[[[0,[],0,"If utilizing boiler and steam systems:"]]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"\t\t\t-Install and maintain a condensate recovery system to capture and return \t\t\t\t condensate to the system for reuse.\u202f "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"\t\t\t-Install flow meters on makeup and blowdown lines.\u202f "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"\t\t\t-Install a conductivity controller to automatically control blowdown.\u202f "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"\t\t\t-Automate chemical feed systems.\u202f "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"\t\t\t-Talk to your water treatment vendor about pretreatment or side-stream filtration.\u202f "]]],[1,"h2",[[0,[],0,"Reuse of greywater and\/or blackwater\u202f"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Greywater is lightly soiled water that can be reused for non-potable uses with minimal or no treatment. Best practice is to use all water for multiple purposes before releasing it. Blackwater is heavily soiled water from a toilet or commercial kitchen disposal that is dangerous to humans and cannot be used until treated.\u202f"]]],[1,"h3",[[0,[],0,"Actions: "]]],[3,"ul",[[[0,[],0,"Explore systems for purifying rainwater or treating and reusing greywater and blackwater, compostable toilets, and alternate systems. "]],[[0,[],0,"In addition to the typical greywater sources\u2014such as lavatory sinks, dishwashers, clothes washing, showers, condensate traps, and process wastewater\u2014be sure to explore all possible water sources, including foundation groundwater, washdown water, etc.\u202f "]],[[0,[],0,"Consider using greywater for site irrigation and\/or plumbing fixture flushing.\u202f "]],[[0,[],0,"Consider on-site strategies for treating blackwater, including engineered wetlands.\u202f\u202f\u202f "]]]],[1,"h2",[[0,[],0,"Net zero water building"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Water use in the United States requires vast amounts of energy, resulting in considerable greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to global warming. Energy is required whenever water is moved uphill, treated, heated, cooled, or pressurized. The carbon emissions associated with U.S. water use are approximately 290 million metric tons a year. The energy required for supplying and treating water and wastewater constitutes the largest energy cost for many local municipalities.\u202f "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"According to the Federal Energy Management Program website, \u201cNet zero water creates a water-neutral building where the amount of water used and water returned to the original water source is equal to the building\u0027s total water consumption. The goal of net zero water is to preserve the quantity and quality of natural water resources with minimal deterioration, depletion, and rerouting by utilizing potential alternative water sources and water efficiency measures to minimize the use of supplied freshwater. Ultimately, according to the Federal Energy Management Program under the Department of Energy, a "],[0,[2],1,"net zero water building"],[0,[],0," (or campus) completely offsets water use."]]],[1,"h3",[[0,[],0,"Actions:"]]],[3,"ul",[[[0,[],0,"Translate carbon impacts of regional water infrastructure in carbon per gallon of water supplied to the site.\u202f\u202f "]],[[0,[],0,"Connect water conservation targets with carbon reduction strategies.\u202f "]],[[0,[],0,"Calculate carbon sequestration potential from low-impact development (LID) practices\u2014such as bioswales, green roofs, rainwater harvesting, rain gardens, and green streets.\u202f"]],[[0,[],0,"Reduce demand by employing innovative technologies that consume less water."]],[[0,[],0,"Produce alternative water sources to offset purchased freshwater. "]],[[0,[],0,"Treat wastewater on-site and reuse or inject treated wastewater into the original water supply. "]],[[0,[],0,"Implement green infrastructure by diverting stormwater to allow infiltration before returning the remainder to its original outfall. "]]]]]},"title":"Best practices"},{"body":{"version":"0.3.0","atoms":[],"cards":[],"markups":[["a",["href","https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/watersense\/watersense-products"]],["a",["href","https:\/\/www.energystar.gov\/products"]],["a",["href","https:\/\/www.usgbc.org\/RESOURCES\/INDOOR-WATER-USE-CALCULATOR"]],["a",["href","https:\/\/www.usgbc.org\/RESOURCES\/INDOOR-WATER-USE-CALCULATOR","target","_blank"]],["a",["href","https:\/\/www.collaborativedesign.org\/water-reuse-practice-guide\/"]],["a",["href","https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/sites\/production\/files\/2017-12\/documents\/ws-commercialbuildings-waterscore-mechanical-systems-guide.pdf","target","_blank"]],["a",["href","https:\/\/www.buildinggreen.com\/feature\/net-zero-water-and-more-moving-beyond-low-flow"]],["a",["href","https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/sites\/production\/files\/2017-12\/documents\/ws-commercialbuildings-waterscore-mechanical-systems-guide.pdf"]],["a",["href","https:\/\/www.sustainablesites.org\/"]],["a",["href","https:\/\/greeninfrastructurefoundation.org\/lapt"]],["a",["href","https:\/\/living-future.org\/lbc\/water-petal\/","target","_new"]],["a",["href","https:\/\/www.gwiacademy.org\/index.php\/about-us\/"]],["a",["href","https:\/\/livingarchitectureacademy.com"]]],"sections":[[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"WaterSense"],[0,[],0," is an EPA-created\nlabel that identifies low-flow fixtures and a database for finding products.\nThe popular"],[0,[1],1," Energy Star"],[0,[],0," program from the U.S.\nDepartment of Energy (DOE) and the EPA certifies appliances that conserve water\nas well as energy. Use this list of products for specifying commercial kitchen\nand laundry equipment."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Use the"],[0,[2],1," "],[0,[3],1,"LEED v4 Indoor Water Use Reduction Calculator"],[0,[],0," to benchmark indoor water use for a design project and to\ncalculate the reduction that can be achieved."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The"],[0,[4],1," "],[0,[],0,"\u201cWater Reuse Practice Guide\u0022 presents \u201cempowering information, real world\nexamples, and step by step design, construction, and technical information\nneeded for water use systems of all types and sizes at the building and\ndistrict scale.\u201d"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Focusing on best\npractices for boilers, chillers, and cooling towers, the \u201c"],[0,[5],1,"EPA Water Efficiency Management Guide: Mechanical Systems"],[0,[],0,"\u201d was developed to help\ncommercial property owners and managers improve their water management and\nreduce property water use."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The \u0022"],[0,[6],1,"BuildingGreen: Net-Zero Water and More: Moving Beyond \u201cLow\nFlow"],[0,[],0,"\u0022 water strategies are finding momentum and filling the\nneed to address efficiency and resilience on multiple scales."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Blower blowdown or\nchiller makeup water are both necessary to prevent the buildup of sediments in\nthe system; however, these maintenance strategies use excess water in the\nprocess. See \u201c"],[0,[7],1,"Water Efficiency Management Guide: Mechanical Systems"],[0,[],0,"\u201d from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for\nstrategies."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"In addition to the\nUSGBC\u2019s "],[0,[8],1," SITES"],[0,[],0," tool, the Green\nInfrastructure Foundation has developed a tool\/rating system for green roofs\nand walls called the"],[0,[9],1,"\nLiving Architecture Performance Tool"],[0,[],0,". It is a\ncomprehensive listing of all of the functions and values living surfaces can\nprovide, including water balance, and is meant to support\/supplement LEED and\nother green building\/site tools."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[10],1,"ILFI defines Net Zero\nWater Building"],[0,[],0," (NZWB) as follows: \u201cOne hundred percent of the project\u2019s water\nneeds must be supplied by captured precipitation or other natural closed-loop\nwater systems, and\/or by recycling used project water, and must be purified as\nneeded without the use of chemicals. All stormwater and water discharge,\nincluding grey and black water, must be treated on-site and managed either\nthrough reuse, a closed loop system, or infiltration. Excess stormwater can be\nreleased onto adjacent sites under certain conditions.\u201d"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[11],1,"Green\nWater Infrastructure Academy"],[0,[],0," (GWI Academy). The\nmission of the GWI Academy is to enhance human health and quality of life in\nglobal urban environments by promoting green water-infrastructure research,\neducation, and outreach programs."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[12],1,"Green Roofs for\nHealthy Cities. "],[0,[],0,"Living Architecture is the result of the integration\nof organic and nonorganic systems in, on, and around buildings, such as green\nroofs, walls, and many other forms of green infrastructure. Living Architecture\nis revolutionizing the way we think about buildings and landscapes by blurring\nthe distinctions between the built, and natural, environments."]]]]},"title":"Resources"},{"body":{"version":"0.3.0","atoms":[],"cards":[],"markups":[["strong"],["a",["href","https:\/\/www.aia.org\/showcases\/6280242-marine-education-center-at-the-gulf-coast-"]],["a",["href","https:\/\/www.aia.org\/showcases\/76311-brock-environmental-center","target","_new"]],["a",["href","https:\/\/www.aia.org\/showcases\/76481-chatham-university-eden-hall-campus"]],["a",["href","https:\/\/www.aia.org\/showcases\/6128904-daniels-building-at-one-spadina-crescent"]]],"sections":[[1,"h2",[[0,[],0,"Case studies"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Marine Education Center at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory"],[0,[],0,", Ocean Springs, Mississippi | Lake|Flato Architects in collaboration with Unabridged Architecture"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"It was vital for the project to demonstrate\nresponsible water conservation and stormwater management. Steep sloping roofs\nquickly shed rainwater. Using French drains, rainwater from the main\nadministration building\u2019s roof goes into a 3,000-gallon underground fiberglass\ncistern and is utilized for flushing toilets. Landscape plantings are 100%\nnative not just to the South, but to the specific ecotones. No potable water is\nused for irrigation, as Ocean Springs receives 67 inches of annual rainfall. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[1],1,"Learn more about Marine Education Center at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory \u003E"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Brock Environmental Center"],[0,[],0,", Virginia Beach, Virginia | SmithGroupJJR"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"\u201cFor buildings to withstand\nsea-level rise, coastline erosion, and hurricanes, they need to be built to\nwork with nature, not against it. The Brock Environmental Center is a living\nexample of how to minimize impact on the environment while being resilient to\nfuture challenges. The triple net zero building is the latest to receive Living\nBuilding Challenge certification and the first in the U.S. to receive a permit\nfor drinking rainwater treated to federal standards.\u0022 "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[2],1,"Learn more about Brock Environmental Center \u003E"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Chatham University Eden Hall Campus"],[0,[],0,", Richland Township, Pennsylvania | Mithun"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"While Eden Hall Campus sits at the headwaters of the\nOhio and Mississippi River watersheds, pine plantations, agriculture, and\ninvasive plants have contributed to soil erosion and sedimentation of creeks,\nand municipal sewer overflows contaminate water quality. This project takes an\nintegrated approach to water resources, management of nutrients, and mitigation\nof impervious surface. A constructed wetland wastewater treatment system\nprovides superior wastewater treatment on-site with effluent used for toilet\nflushing and infiltration."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[3],1,"Learn more about Chatham University Eden Hall Campus \u003E"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Daniels Building at One Spadina Crescent"],[0,[],0,", Toronto, Canada | NADAAA with Adamson Associates Architects and ERA Architects"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The roof was designed as a scissor truss that spans\nthe core school community space. The roof brings daylight but was also designed\nto capture and funnel stormwater. Part of the design intent of the roof system\nwas to put on display the roof capture. The flow of the water is also made\nevident on the east and west fa\u00e7ades of the building. The silhouette of these\nfa\u00e7ades is a reflection of the hydrological organization of the roof system:\ndrawing the water down a central downspout that serves as a reveal between the\noriginal building and the new addition. In essence, it has abstracted the\nneo-gothic features of the existing structure as the basis for manipulation and\nextension. Systems are in place as the green roof\u2019s GRIT lab grows to reuse\nthis captured stormwater. The landscape around the project meets the municipal\nand LEED targets for on-site stormwater management through a combination of\nbioswales, water gardens, and retention cisterns. Collected stormwater\nsatisfies 100% of the project\u2019s irrigation needs. Both the underground storage\nand rain gardens deliver best practice in protecting the watershed."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[4],1,"Learn more about Daniels Building at One Spadina Crescent \u003E"]]]]},"title":"Projects"}]