With Australia’s population expected to grow to 35 million people by 2050, water scarcity is emerging as one of Australia’s biggest challenge.
While traditional office buildings in Australia can consume up to 50,000 kilolitres of fresh potable water each year, some Green Star rated buildings are using just 10 per cent of that.
So, what are the secrets to water sensitive urban design? And how can you apply alternative water sources to your next Green Star project?
Join sustainability and environmental engineer Ian Adams of Organica Engineering for two water workshops in conjunction with Green Cities .
Ian has worked extensively with construction companies and all levels of government to tackle a range of sustainability issues, including energy and water efficiency, water harvesting and reuse, and integrated water cycle management.
Alternative Water Sources
Date: Wednesday 24 February
Time: 8.30am-10.30am
Price: $250.00 per person
Register: Online
Expect to learn:
· How to integrate and balance water sources and end uses
· How to use alternative water resources to minimise water use and maximise water credits
· The ins and outs of water balance modelling and tools.
Water Sensitive Urban Design
Date: Wednesday 24 February
Time: 11.00am-1.00pm
Price: $250.00 per person
Register: Online
Expect to learn:
· Trends in stormwater and the emergence of WSUD as the preferred civil engineering practice
· Benefits and methods of treating stormwater on site
· Integrating stormwater detention basins, water tanks and WSUD treatments
· Calculating treatment system size and computer modelling software
· Integrating site stormwater treatment with catchment management authority and council requirements.
A US recent report, from McGraw-Hill Construction, has found that 85 per cent of America’s construction industry believes that water efficiency will be an extremely important aspect of a green building by 2013. Make sure you’re ahead of the game – register to attend a GBCA Master Class today.
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