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Four tanks collect rainwater, while the southern wall of broken-face concrete blocks keeps the house appropriately cool or warm, depending on the time of year,
Four tanks collect rainwater, while the southern wall of broken-face concrete blocks keeps the house appropriately cool or warm, depending on the time of year,
The Barn Gallery faces southwest to a secluded waterfront bluff, and is surrounded by 4 acres of woodland and a private meadow. Collection and filtration of rain water, and a focus on natural landscaping are integral parts of the Barn Gallery sustainable design philosophy. The rain garden (foreground) functions as a natural filtration system for stormwater runoff headed to the channel below, and is one of the most talked-about features.
The Barn Gallery faces southwest to a secluded waterfront bluff, and is surrounded by 4 acres of woodland and a private meadow. Collection and filtration of rain water, and a focus on natural landscaping are integral parts of the Barn Gallery sustainable design philosophy. The rain garden (foreground) functions as a natural filtration system for stormwater runoff headed to the channel below, and is one of the most talked-about features.
Rainwater is collected from the rooftop of the Permanent Camping! Mudgee abode by Casey Brown, NSW, Australia. Photo by Penny Clay
Rainwater is collected from the rooftop of the Permanent Camping! Mudgee abode by Casey Brown, NSW, Australia. Photo by Penny Clay
Rainwater Harvesting - Ong Jars $1,850.00
Rainwater Harvesting - Ong Jars $1,850.00
Permeable pavers harvest rainwater for the native landscape.
Permeable pavers harvest rainwater for the native landscape.
"Virtually all rainwater that falls on the site is treated in some capacity," says Project Architect Daniel Simons. The large site allowed Db+P to implement many sustainable landscaping features that aren't typically possible due to the space constraints found in most redevelopment projects. Instead of flowing directly into storm drains, water is channeled through swales and infiltration ditches, which helps reduce stormwater pollution.
"Virtually all rainwater that falls on the site is treated in some capacity," says Project Architect Daniel Simons. The large site allowed Db+P to implement many sustainable landscaping features that aren't typically possible due to the space constraints found in most redevelopment projects. Instead of flowing directly into storm drains, water is channeled through swales and infiltration ditches, which helps reduce stormwater pollution.
With serious water restrictions in drought-stricken Australia, Ferguson needed these tanks so that the new bush garden surrounding her house would flourish. Filled with rainwater draining off the roof and snugly set intothe south side of the house, her two 1,300-gallon Bluescope tanks also service the toilets and outdoor shower.
With serious water restrictions in drought-stricken Australia, Ferguson needed these tanks so that the new bush garden surrounding her house would flourish. Filled with rainwater draining off the roof and snugly set intothe south side of the house, her two 1,300-gallon Bluescope tanks also service the toilets and outdoor shower.
The lush backyard garden, with therapy pool in the foreground, hosts the green wall, which reduces the house’s drain on city water by 75 percent. Hidden behind the stone feature wall are three 800-gallon rainwater tanks that store whatever water falls from the skies.
The lush backyard garden, with therapy pool in the foreground, hosts the green wall, which reduces the house’s drain on city water by 75 percent. Hidden behind the stone feature wall are three 800-gallon rainwater tanks that store whatever water falls from the skies.
RainXchange helps manage storm-water runoff and has provided safe drinking water for many communities around the world. Beneath a scenic, seemingly passive water feature is a revolutionary hidden system that stores and filters rainwater for reuse while providing a habitat for wildlife. A Non-Potable Water B Pump to Graywater Basin C Rainwater Downspout Filter D Drain Pipe E Pump Vault F High-Flow Pump G AquaBox Reservoir H Gravel Bed I Liner J Geotextile K Small Pond Open to Air; Flows into Reservoir
RainXchange helps manage storm-water runoff and has provided safe drinking water for many communities around the world. Beneath a scenic, seemingly passive water feature is a revolutionary hidden system that stores and filters rainwater for reuse while providing a habitat for wildlife. A Non-Potable Water B Pump to Graywater Basin C Rainwater Downspout Filter D Drain Pipe E Pump Vault F High-Flow Pump G AquaBox Reservoir H Gravel Bed I Liner J Geotextile K Small Pond Open to Air; Flows into Reservoir
Cedar strips on the exterior (and where used on the interior) were treated with "iron sulfate and kept outside for months before assembly to achieve an even patina," said Stinessen.
Cedar strips on the exterior (and where used on the interior) were treated with "iron sulfate and kept outside for months before assembly to achieve an even patina," said Stinessen.
The exterior is a mix of wood and stone, and the ground floor is clad in locally-quarried Algonquin limestone around the perimeter.
The exterior is a mix of wood and stone, and the ground floor is clad in locally-quarried Algonquin limestone around the perimeter.
This boutique hotel on Norway's Manshausen Island is made up of four sea cabins—one of which juts out from a natural ledge. Each of them fit two to four travelers or a family of five.
This boutique hotel on Norway's Manshausen Island is made up of four sea cabins—one of which juts out from a natural ledge. Each of them fit two to four travelers or a family of five.
This 1954 post-and-beam residence in Glendale, California, has undergone a considered renovation by Levitt Halsey Design and award-winning architect David Levitt.
This 1954 post-and-beam residence in Glendale, California, has undergone a considered renovation by Levitt Halsey Design and award-winning architect David Levitt.