Design for Water

Good design conserves and improves the quality of water as a precious resource.

Learn more about the AIA Framework for Design Excellence.

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Design for Water

Deep Dives

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  • Native Landscaping for Biodiversity

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     Removal of invasive plants and support of native plantings are critically important for maintaining healthy ecosystems.

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Product Guidance

Unbiased information from our product experts helps you separate green from greenwash.

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  • Showerheads

    Product Guide

    Showerheads that use no more than 1.75 gpm and are WaterSense labeled to address spray force and coverage

  • Water Savings and More Using Vacuum Toilets

    Product Review

    Jets vacuum toilet systems use significantly less water than standard systems, reduce wastewater, provide design flexibility, and can be used in combination with graywater and composting systems.

  • BuildingGreen Announces Top 10 Products for 2022

    Product Review

    Innovative products include heat pumps that use low-GWP refrigerants, energy-saving window inserts, water-saving infrastructure, induction ranges, and more.

  • Innovative Products: 20th Greenbuild Edition

    Product Review

    The Greenbuild expo floor was a mix of familiar faces, updates, and new, innovative products.

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Thought-provoking opinions from the most trusted minds in sustainability.

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