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Water Efficiency and Material Savings Analysis

The document outlines various water efficiency and reuse measures, indicating a significant reduction in final water use after implementing low-flow fixtures and water-efficient systems. It also discusses the effectiveness of rainwater harvesting and black water treatment, noting that the latter shows better results. Additionally, the document evaluates materials used in construction, highlighting improvements in embodied energy with specific concrete types compared to traditional options.

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Water Efficiency and Material Savings Analysis

The document outlines various water efficiency and reuse measures, indicating a significant reduction in final water use after implementing low-flow fixtures and water-efficient systems. It also discusses the effectiveness of rainwater harvesting and black water treatment, noting that the latter shows better results. Additionally, the document evaluates materials used in construction, highlighting improvements in embodied energy with specific concrete types compared to traditional options.

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Final Water Use Water Saving%


M5.1 Water Efficiency Any observations?
(Improved Case) m3/Month (Improved Case vs BASE Case)

Low-Flow Faucets in All Bathrooms - 2 L/min +


Dual Flush for Water Closets in All Bathrooms - 6 L/first flush and 3 L/second
After implementing water efficiency measures, it is observed that the
a flush + 925.85 18.57% final water use drastically reduces.
Water-Efficient Urinals in All Other Bathrooms - 2 L/flush +
Water-Efficient Faucets for Kitchen Sinks - 4 L/min

Final Water Use Water Saving%


M5.2 Water Reuse Any observations?
(Improved Case) m3/Month (Improved Case vs BASE Case)

Implementing rainwater harvesting doesn’t cause a significant decrease


a
OFW06 - Rainwater Harvesting System 1336.41 -17.54% in the final water use.
A huge decrease in the final energy use is observed. Blackwater
b OFW08 -Black Water Treatment and Recycling System 657 42.22% treatment is a better option than rainwater harvesting.

Final Materials Material Embodied


M5.3 Materials Embodied Energy Energy Saving% Any observations?
(Improved Case) MJ/m2 (Improved Case vs BASE Case)

Floor Slabs: In-situ Concrete with > 30% PFA (Pulverized Fly Ash) Improved materials embodied energy as compared to in-situ reinforced
a (set back to default "In-situ reinforced Concrete Slab" after recording result) 1182.79 45.49% concrete slab.
Floor Slabs: Concrete Filler Slab
b (set back to default "In-situ reinforced Concrete Slab" after recording result) 1316.54 50.63% Better material embodied energy savings than the above option.

External Walls: Cellular Light Weight Concrete Blocks


c (set back to default "Common Brick Wall with Internal and External Plaster" after recording 639.91 24.61% No significant change in the embodied energy.
result)
External Walls: Compressed Stabilized Earth Blocks
d (set back to default "Common Brick Wall with Internal and External Plaster" after recording
result)
650.82 25.03% No significant change in the embodied energy.

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