Low impact development (LID) is a sustainable land use and planning strategy that aims to
minimize the environmental impacts of development. A community can enhance their water …

This article presents a literature review on rainwater usage in buildings in Brazil. It focuses
on economic, environmental and social impacts. The legislation related to rainwater …

This article tackles how to select an adequate maintenance strategy for public buildings by
using novel multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) models to validate their appropriateness …

Rainwater harvesting systems (RWHS) and greywater reuse systems (GWRS) are prominent
alternatives for urban water management, which contribute to improving water use efficiency …

The increased demand for water along with limited water supply and climate change has
brought about water access challenges globally. Novel and sustainable water management …

Water reuse can contribute to reducing pressures on water resources, as an important
approach and practice, reducing the demand for potable water for purposes not requiring …

Combined, decentralized systems for rainwater harvesting and greywater reuse may
enhance the water security of urban areas by reducing dependence on the main water …

This study assessed the potential for potable water savings in a building by using
stormwater filtered by a porous asphalt pavement located in a parking lot. Stormwater is …

Rainwater harvesting is a promising technique for more rational water use. However, its
sustainability merits remain a subject of ongoing debate among researchers. Life cycle …

Despite numerous studies on residential rainwater tank, studies on commercial rainwater
tank are scarce. Corporate authorities pay little heed on this sustainable feature. With the …