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Optimized Water Conservation Strategies in Sustainable Green Building Architecture

Santosh Karajgi
Professor and Head, Department of Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance, BLDEA's SSM College of Pharmacy and Research Centre , India.
Adala Amarnath
Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Guru Nanak Institutions Technical Campus (Autonomous), India.
Gudla Sirisha
Assistant Professor, Department of CSE-AI&ML, CVR College of Engineering, India.

Keywords: Water conservation, green building architecture, sustainable design, rainwater harvesting, greywater reuse, smart water management, resource efficiency, environmental sustainability, climate resilience, operational cost savings, green certifications, LEED, building performance, sustainable construction

Abstract

Water demand control in the design, operation of sustainable green building is highly regarded in recent years. The present paper reviews Water Saver Optimal strategy and corresponding techniques as an innovative approach towards the water conservation supported by rainwater harvesting, grey water reuse and smart water management system. These approaches are resource-sparing as well as cost-effective, with resource savings outweighing early investment over time. The integration of these practices will support buildings to be less reliant on municipal water resources, more sustainable, and more resilient in responding to climate conditions. The research highlights how well-designed water management can result in better building performance, while meeting water use regulations and achieving green certifications (such as LEED). Furthermore, by utilizing these tactics it can help realize greater societal objectives, such as protecting the environment and achieving social equity, as well as gaining financial value, through the appreciation of properties and attraction for renters. Through this paper, we present a holistic guideline for integrating water conservation with green building design, which will have significant implications for architects, engineers and sustainability professionals who are forecasting to building economically and environmentally sustainable buildings
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2024-06-22
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Vol. 3 No. 2 (2024): IJRTTE - 03 - 02
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