SlideShare a Scribd company logo
Rainwater Reuse, Low-impact Design and New Water-storage Technology A water conservation and smart irrigation demonstration project for the Eco-Living Center landscape
Rainwater catchment  ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Above ground rainwater storage  ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
A simple cistern
In-ground rainwater storage ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Eco-Living Center Roof Runoff Yellow area: 2,467 Sq Ft  (typical household roof) 1” rainfall = 1262 gal before evaporation 50/50 split between the rain garden and rainwater catchment system could net 36,000 gal, assuming 57” annual rainfall
Atlantis Matrix applications
In-ground rainwater storage installation
The matrix will hold water for irrigating the coontie bed in front of the Eco-Living Center
Microjet placement on coontie bed
LEED Points ,[object Object],1 Innovation & Design 3 Materials & Resources 4 Water efficiency 4 Sustainable sites Credits possible Category
Marketing angles ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
DO try this at home! ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Four pinnacles of creating a greener community ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Nine principles of Florida friendly landscaping ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Resources ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Produced for Florida Yards and Neighborhoods, in collaboration with Elemental Stone and Waterworks, Inc. Other contributors: Jeff Paul, Jeff Paul Enterprises - Irrigation Eric Thornton, R.S. Walsh Landscaping – CAD illustrations

More Related Content

What's hot

Green Roof Presentation Short Version
Green Roof Presentation Short VersionGreen Roof Presentation Short Version
Green Roof Presentation Short VersionCourtney Hayden
 
Why Consider a Green Roof?
Why Consider a Green Roof?Why Consider a Green Roof?
Why Consider a Green Roof?
Sustainable Performance Institute
 
Selecting Plants for Extensive Green Roofs
Selecting Plants for Extensive Green RoofsSelecting Plants for Extensive Green Roofs
Selecting Plants for Extensive Green Roofs
Farrah85p
 
ASPE Greenroof Ppt
ASPE Greenroof PptASPE Greenroof Ppt
ASPE Greenroof Ppt
Rose Seeger
 
Roadmap To Water Conservation2014
Roadmap To Water Conservation2014Roadmap To Water Conservation2014
Roadmap To Water Conservation2014Suzanne Harris
 
Green roof presentation
Green roof presentationGreen roof presentation
Green roof presentation
Aravind Murugesan
 
Green roofs & green walls
Green roofs &  green wallsGreen roofs &  green walls
Consider all factors
Consider all factorsConsider all factors
Consider all factorsFelicity Topp
 
ECO Design: Green Roofs
ECO Design: Green Roofs ECO Design: Green Roofs
ECO Design: Green Roofs
Nicholas Socrates
 
Introduction to Green Roofs
Introduction to Green RoofsIntroduction to Green Roofs
Introduction to Green Roofs
Rob Freeman
 
Green wall
Green wallGreen wall
Green wall
Jinadev Kv
 
Porter Ken
Porter KenPorter Ken
Porter Ken
KennyG1957
 
Example for green roof buildings
Example for green roof buildingsExample for green roof buildings
Example for green roof buildings
Tanzil Faraz
 
Roof Garden
Roof GardenRoof Garden
Roof Garden
Sahil Kaundal
 
Concept of Green Roof
Concept of Green RoofConcept of Green Roof
Concept of Green Roof
chris_louis
 
Varying Shades of Green: Selected Experience and Research on Green Roofs Garvue
Varying Shades of Green: Selected Experience and Research on Green Roofs GarvueVarying Shades of Green: Selected Experience and Research on Green Roofs Garvue
Varying Shades of Green: Selected Experience and Research on Green Roofs GarvueAmerican Public Gardens Association
 
Lid Presentation
Lid PresentationLid Presentation
Lid PresentationKevin Bayuk
 
Roof top gardening and environment
Roof top gardening and environmentRoof top gardening and environment
Roof top gardening and environment
Mohiuddin Delta
 
That's it-Vertical Garden
That's it-Vertical GardenThat's it-Vertical Garden
That's it-Vertical GardenShilpa Dikshit
 

What's hot (20)

Green Roof Presentation Short Version
Green Roof Presentation Short VersionGreen Roof Presentation Short Version
Green Roof Presentation Short Version
 
Why Consider a Green Roof?
Why Consider a Green Roof?Why Consider a Green Roof?
Why Consider a Green Roof?
 
Selecting Plants for Extensive Green Roofs
Selecting Plants for Extensive Green RoofsSelecting Plants for Extensive Green Roofs
Selecting Plants for Extensive Green Roofs
 
ASPE Greenroof Ppt
ASPE Greenroof PptASPE Greenroof Ppt
ASPE Greenroof Ppt
 
Roadmap To Water Conservation2014
Roadmap To Water Conservation2014Roadmap To Water Conservation2014
Roadmap To Water Conservation2014
 
Green roof presentation
Green roof presentationGreen roof presentation
Green roof presentation
 
Green roofs & green walls
Green roofs &  green wallsGreen roofs &  green walls
Green roofs & green walls
 
Consider all factors
Consider all factorsConsider all factors
Consider all factors
 
ECO Design: Green Roofs
ECO Design: Green Roofs ECO Design: Green Roofs
ECO Design: Green Roofs
 
Introduction to Green Roofs
Introduction to Green RoofsIntroduction to Green Roofs
Introduction to Green Roofs
 
Green wall
Green wallGreen wall
Green wall
 
Porter Ken
Porter KenPorter Ken
Porter Ken
 
Example for green roof buildings
Example for green roof buildingsExample for green roof buildings
Example for green roof buildings
 
Roof Garden
Roof GardenRoof Garden
Roof Garden
 
Greenroof
GreenroofGreenroof
Greenroof
 
Concept of Green Roof
Concept of Green RoofConcept of Green Roof
Concept of Green Roof
 
Varying Shades of Green: Selected Experience and Research on Green Roofs Garvue
Varying Shades of Green: Selected Experience and Research on Green Roofs GarvueVarying Shades of Green: Selected Experience and Research on Green Roofs Garvue
Varying Shades of Green: Selected Experience and Research on Green Roofs Garvue
 
Lid Presentation
Lid PresentationLid Presentation
Lid Presentation
 
Roof top gardening and environment
Roof top gardening and environmentRoof top gardening and environment
Roof top gardening and environment
 
That's it-Vertical Garden
That's it-Vertical GardenThat's it-Vertical Garden
That's it-Vertical Garden
 

Viewers also liked

Water presentation gloria wilfredo
Water presentation gloria wilfredoWater presentation gloria wilfredo
Water presentation gloria wilfredoMaria Donohue
 
Tips de uso de la PC
Tips de uso de la PC Tips de uso de la PC
Tips de uso de la PC
Jerax Vázquex
 
L 37 final
L 37 finalL 37 final
Management Options and Policy Guidelines for Use of Poor Quality Ground water...
Management Options and Policy Guidelines forUse of Poor Quality Ground water...Management Options and Policy Guidelines forUse of Poor Quality Ground water...
Management Options and Policy Guidelines for Use of Poor Quality Ground water...
UTTAM KUMAR
 
Agriculture & environmental pollution_Dr Harikumar (The Kerala Environment Co...
Agriculture & environmental pollution_Dr Harikumar (The Kerala Environment Co...Agriculture & environmental pollution_Dr Harikumar (The Kerala Environment Co...
Agriculture & environmental pollution_Dr Harikumar (The Kerala Environment Co...
India Water Portal
 
Effect of Agrochemicals on Environment
Effect of Agrochemicals on EnvironmentEffect of Agrochemicals on Environment
Effect of Agrochemicals on Environment
Shruthi Krishnan
 
EXCRETA, SEWAGE, REFUSE DISPOSAL
EXCRETA, SEWAGE, REFUSE DISPOSAL EXCRETA, SEWAGE, REFUSE DISPOSAL
EXCRETA, SEWAGE, REFUSE DISPOSAL MD Specialclass
 
Recycle and reuse of wastewater
Recycle and reuse of wastewaterRecycle and reuse of wastewater
Recycle and reuse of wastewater
Pulkit Shukla
 
State of the Word 2011
State of the Word 2011State of the Word 2011
State of the Word 2011
photomatt
 

Viewers also liked (9)

Water presentation gloria wilfredo
Water presentation gloria wilfredoWater presentation gloria wilfredo
Water presentation gloria wilfredo
 
Tips de uso de la PC
Tips de uso de la PC Tips de uso de la PC
Tips de uso de la PC
 
L 37 final
L 37 finalL 37 final
L 37 final
 
Management Options and Policy Guidelines for Use of Poor Quality Ground water...
Management Options and Policy Guidelines forUse of Poor Quality Ground water...Management Options and Policy Guidelines forUse of Poor Quality Ground water...
Management Options and Policy Guidelines for Use of Poor Quality Ground water...
 
Agriculture & environmental pollution_Dr Harikumar (The Kerala Environment Co...
Agriculture & environmental pollution_Dr Harikumar (The Kerala Environment Co...Agriculture & environmental pollution_Dr Harikumar (The Kerala Environment Co...
Agriculture & environmental pollution_Dr Harikumar (The Kerala Environment Co...
 
Effect of Agrochemicals on Environment
Effect of Agrochemicals on EnvironmentEffect of Agrochemicals on Environment
Effect of Agrochemicals on Environment
 
EXCRETA, SEWAGE, REFUSE DISPOSAL
EXCRETA, SEWAGE, REFUSE DISPOSAL EXCRETA, SEWAGE, REFUSE DISPOSAL
EXCRETA, SEWAGE, REFUSE DISPOSAL
 
Recycle and reuse of wastewater
Recycle and reuse of wastewaterRecycle and reuse of wastewater
Recycle and reuse of wastewater
 
State of the Word 2011
State of the Word 2011State of the Word 2011
State of the Word 2011
 

Similar to Rainwater Reuse, Low-impact Design and New Water-storage Technology

Green Connection Lid June 2009
Green Connection Lid June 2009Green Connection Lid June 2009
Green Connection Lid June 2009
Michael Clark
 
3. water conservation domestic & review landscaping pracitces
3.  water conservation   domestic & review landscaping pracitces3.  water conservation   domestic & review landscaping pracitces
3. water conservation domestic & review landscaping pracitces
laneycollege
 
Sustainable Design Principles
Sustainable Design PrinciplesSustainable Design Principles
Sustainable Design PrinciplesZMM, Inc.
 
Bioregionalism
BioregionalismBioregionalism
Bioregionalism
thehid
 
SHAC Water Conservation - Maggie Lawton
SHAC Water Conservation - Maggie LawtonSHAC Water Conservation - Maggie Lawton
SHAC Water Conservation - Maggie Lawton
twbishop
 
Green Connection Lid 3 12 09
Green Connection Lid 3 12 09Green Connection Lid 3 12 09
Green Connection Lid 3 12 09
Michael Clark
 
Kimberly Brewer Tetratech: Stream Stewardship
Kimberly Brewer Tetratech: Stream StewardshipKimberly Brewer Tetratech: Stream Stewardship
Kimberly Brewer Tetratech: Stream Stewardshipfriendsofbolincreek
 
Green Summit Presentation
Green Summit PresentationGreen Summit Presentation
Green Summit Presentation
lauramcfall
 
Emin sg atlantis_green_building_solutions_2013
Emin sg atlantis_green_building_solutions_2013Emin sg atlantis_green_building_solutions_2013
Emin sg atlantis_green_building_solutions_2013
EMIN Sistemas Geotecnicos
 
Environmental Neutral Design
Environmental Neutral DesignEnvironmental Neutral Design
Environmental Neutral Design
Felipe Kovacic
 
Stormwater Roundtable Presenation 01/10
Stormwater  Roundtable Presenation 01/10Stormwater  Roundtable Presenation 01/10
Stormwater Roundtable Presenation 01/10
Emily Eder
 
Water Efficiency Presentation
Water Efficiency PresentationWater Efficiency Presentation
Water Efficiency Presentation
curt_jawdy
 
Green Building - Site selection and development
Green Building - Site selection and developmentGreen Building - Site selection and development
Green Building - Site selection and development
Chaitanya Jadkar
 
Greening the Energy Retrofit
Greening the Energy RetrofitGreening the Energy Retrofit
Greening the Energy Retrofit
ERH West
 
Rijkswaterstaat Feb 6 2009
Rijkswaterstaat Feb 6 2009Rijkswaterstaat Feb 6 2009
Rijkswaterstaat Feb 6 2009
Douwe Jan Joustra
 
Sustainable Site Design
Sustainable Site DesignSustainable Site Design
Sustainable Site Design
Christopher Hitch
 
Urban Water Quality Issues North Carolina Cooperative Extension Backyard Rain...
Urban Water Quality Issues North Carolina Cooperative Extension Backyard Rain...Urban Water Quality Issues North Carolina Cooperative Extension Backyard Rain...
Urban Water Quality Issues North Carolina Cooperative Extension Backyard Rain...
nacaa
 
New Union South Sustainability 6.1.2009
New Union South Sustainability 6.1.2009New Union South Sustainability 6.1.2009
New Union South Sustainability 6.1.2009
shaynahetzel
 
Urban Planning Design Considerations for Better Water Quality, Bill Hunt NC S...
Urban Planning Design Considerations for Better Water Quality, Bill Hunt NC S...Urban Planning Design Considerations for Better Water Quality, Bill Hunt NC S...
Urban Planning Design Considerations for Better Water Quality, Bill Hunt NC S...
Fu Michael Justin
 

Similar to Rainwater Reuse, Low-impact Design and New Water-storage Technology (20)

Green Connection Lid June 2009
Green Connection Lid June 2009Green Connection Lid June 2009
Green Connection Lid June 2009
 
3. water conservation domestic & review landscaping pracitces
3.  water conservation   domestic & review landscaping pracitces3.  water conservation   domestic & review landscaping pracitces
3. water conservation domestic & review landscaping pracitces
 
Sustainable Design Principles
Sustainable Design PrinciplesSustainable Design Principles
Sustainable Design Principles
 
Sustainable Design Principles Adam Krason, Zmm
Sustainable Design Principles   Adam Krason, ZmmSustainable Design Principles   Adam Krason, Zmm
Sustainable Design Principles Adam Krason, Zmm
 
Bioregionalism
BioregionalismBioregionalism
Bioregionalism
 
SHAC Water Conservation - Maggie Lawton
SHAC Water Conservation - Maggie LawtonSHAC Water Conservation - Maggie Lawton
SHAC Water Conservation - Maggie Lawton
 
Green Connection Lid 3 12 09
Green Connection Lid 3 12 09Green Connection Lid 3 12 09
Green Connection Lid 3 12 09
 
Kimberly Brewer Tetratech: Stream Stewardship
Kimberly Brewer Tetratech: Stream StewardshipKimberly Brewer Tetratech: Stream Stewardship
Kimberly Brewer Tetratech: Stream Stewardship
 
Green Summit Presentation
Green Summit PresentationGreen Summit Presentation
Green Summit Presentation
 
Emin sg atlantis_green_building_solutions_2013
Emin sg atlantis_green_building_solutions_2013Emin sg atlantis_green_building_solutions_2013
Emin sg atlantis_green_building_solutions_2013
 
Environmental Neutral Design
Environmental Neutral DesignEnvironmental Neutral Design
Environmental Neutral Design
 
Stormwater Roundtable Presenation 01/10
Stormwater  Roundtable Presenation 01/10Stormwater  Roundtable Presenation 01/10
Stormwater Roundtable Presenation 01/10
 
Water Efficiency Presentation
Water Efficiency PresentationWater Efficiency Presentation
Water Efficiency Presentation
 
Green Building - Site selection and development
Green Building - Site selection and developmentGreen Building - Site selection and development
Green Building - Site selection and development
 
Greening the Energy Retrofit
Greening the Energy RetrofitGreening the Energy Retrofit
Greening the Energy Retrofit
 
Rijkswaterstaat Feb 6 2009
Rijkswaterstaat Feb 6 2009Rijkswaterstaat Feb 6 2009
Rijkswaterstaat Feb 6 2009
 
Sustainable Site Design
Sustainable Site DesignSustainable Site Design
Sustainable Site Design
 
Urban Water Quality Issues North Carolina Cooperative Extension Backyard Rain...
Urban Water Quality Issues North Carolina Cooperative Extension Backyard Rain...Urban Water Quality Issues North Carolina Cooperative Extension Backyard Rain...
Urban Water Quality Issues North Carolina Cooperative Extension Backyard Rain...
 
New Union South Sustainability 6.1.2009
New Union South Sustainability 6.1.2009New Union South Sustainability 6.1.2009
New Union South Sustainability 6.1.2009
 
Urban Planning Design Considerations for Better Water Quality, Bill Hunt NC S...
Urban Planning Design Considerations for Better Water Quality, Bill Hunt NC S...Urban Planning Design Considerations for Better Water Quality, Bill Hunt NC S...
Urban Planning Design Considerations for Better Water Quality, Bill Hunt NC S...
 

Rainwater Reuse, Low-impact Design and New Water-storage Technology