5.1.4.2.5. Water efficiency

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is water efficiency?

   Hint

   Think about how less water can still meet needs.

2. 2.

   Name one method to achieve water efficiency.

   Hint

   Consider techniques that involve capturing and reusing water.

3. 3.

   What is the main goal of water efficiency?

   • Increase water consumption
   • Reduce water use
   • Maintain the same usage

   Hint

   Think about how efficiency typically affects resource usage.

4. 4.

   True or False: Greywater can be reused for irrigation.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider what types of water are safe for plants.

5. 5.

   A new building project has a budget constraint that limits water-efficient fixtures. Discuss alternative methods to ensure water efficiency without those fixtures.

   Hint

   What systems are outside of traditional fixtures and can still conserve water?

6. 6.

   Discuss the long-term impacts of not integrating water efficiency early in a building design.

   Hint

   Think about how planning affects future operations.