Water Efficiency
Water efficiency in buildings requires a set of strategies for reducing water consumption.
Water-saving appliances and fixtures are an inexpensive (often cost-neutral) way to achieve greater efficiency. Rainwater or graywater reuse and even blackwater treatment are ways to push the envelope.
Water Efficiency
Deep Dives
Get up to speed on complex topics. You can also earn CEUs and download PDF Spotlight Reports.
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Quick Takes
Jump straight to the essentials with these short explanations of green building concepts.
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Product Guidance
Unbiased information from our product experts helps you separate green from greenwash.
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A New Place to Store Rainwater: The Fence
Product Review
Created by a 14-year-old student for a science fair, Water Fence provides an innovative solution for storing large volumes of water.
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Faucets That Combat Infection Without Wasting Water
Product Review
New technology from Rada helps prevent life-threatening Legionella and other pathogens from growing in pipes and faucets—a big problem in healthcare.
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Detect Leaks Before They Ruin Your House
Product Review
FloLogic detects leaks from plumbing and shuts down the home's water supply, protecting the building and saving resources.
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Commercial Composters Put New, Odorless Spin on an Old-Fashioned Practice
Product Review
In-vessel composters can reduce trash bills, food waste, and greenhouse gas emissions in schools, hotels, and office buildings.
In The News
We break news down to the essentials and provide expert analysis.
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EPA Challenges Hotels to Reduce Water Use
News Brief
A collection of resources, from webinars to tracking tools, is promised to hotels that take on the H2Otel challenge to cut water consumption.
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USGBC Finds Earth's "Greenest Schools" in Hong Kong and Kenya
News Brief
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NAHB Green Home Standard Ups Ante on Energy, Water
News Analysis
The NAHB Standard for homes has increased requirements with the release of its first update and offers new guidance for remodeling.
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EPA to Release Next Generation of Portfolio Manager
News Brief
Perspective
Thought-provoking opinions from the most trusted minds in sustainability.
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Learning Resources
Syllabus supplements and CEU content, with automatic reporting for AIA and GBCI.
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