Smart Locations Integrated Communities, Sustainable Sites, and Water Protection NSCC - RES 134 - Week 3 Water Protection Cate O dahl, Instructor
Tonight s Class Mega Field Trip Quiz Review Water Protection Quiz 3
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Mega Field Trip (not organized for 2013 Lab) Monroe Fairgrounds Snoqualmie Gourmet Ice Cream Clearwater Commons Big Wood on 92nd
Oral Presentation Questions Each student will respond in 1 to 5 minutes Address the question with technical accuracy and as it relates to real estate Discuss the trade-offs between a green technique or product and the traditional counterparts Identify suppliers and installers (Presentations not organized for 2013 Lab)
Smart Locations, Integrated Communities Review Quiz 2 Question 1 Review In the picture of High Point, list as many sustainable site features as you see.
Smart Locations, Integrated Communities Review Quiz 2 Question 2 Review What is a Greyfield?
Sustainable Sites Review Quiz 2 Question 3 Review What alternatives are there to stormwater detention ponds?
Sustainable Sites Review Quiz 2 Question 4 Review What is the benefit of eliminating curb & gutters?
Sustainable Sites Review Quiz 2 Question 5 Why is it important to retain or add deciduous trees on the south side of the property?
Sustainable Sites Review Quiz 2 Question 6 How is a Green Roof considered a solution to impervious surfaces?
Sustainable Sites Review Quiz 2 Question 7 Why is it best to phase construction?
Sustainable Sites Review Quiz 2 Question 8 True/False A. Developments must be either LID or TOD, but not both B. A site inventory identifies sensitive areas and buffers C. Conventional stormwater management uses curb & gutter to direct stormwater to storm sewers pipes, vaults, or other convergence devise D. Filling in wetlands is acceptable as long as other site features are included
Water Protection Protecting Water means Quality AND Quantity Built Green Water Protection Strategies North Creek at Clearwater Commons
Outdoor Conservation Mulch landscape beds Limit use of turf grass Bonus Points: No turf grass Landscape w appropriate plants for topography, soil sites Sub-surface or drip irrigation NW Bloom
1. Grey water tank for biological treatment (900 litres) 2. Grey water inflow 3. Grey water overflow 4. Sewage system 5. Grey water system ventilation 6. Ultrafiltration module / sterilisation 7. Fresh water inflow 8. Rainwater / fresh water tank 2400 liters 9. Ventilation unit 10. Domestic water supply 11. Submersible pump 12. Biovitor 13. Rainwater inflow 14. Drinking water feed 15. System control 16. Soak-away 17. Rainwater / fresh water overflow 18. Soak-away ventilation Outdoor Conservation Install landscape using no potable water for irrigation Plumb for greywater irrigation
Rainwater Collection Install rainwater collection system Use appropriate roof material - metal - tile - fiber cement no lead, zinc or copper for flashing or moss prevention asphalt composition roofs NOT for collecting rainwater for food producing plant irrigation Size Cistern or tank storage Select Cisterns simple rain barrel storage tank made from concrete, ferrocement, stone, or prefabricated metal, plastic, or fiberglass Watertight, opaque and covered NW Bloom
Rainwater Collection Oregon test project 1996 Provide overflow direct away from the building Install gutters & downspouts Screening devices of roof washers to filter debris
Rainwater Collection Abundant Opportunities Carkeek Park
Indoor Conservation Bathroom / Kitchen Faucets GPM less than code 2.0 or 1.5 High Performance Toilets Dual Flush Toilets Composting Toilets
Composting Toilets How Stuff Works SunMar
Greywater Systems Bonus Points Stub-in plumbing for toilet flushing Use greywater for toilet flushing Recirculating pump for domestic hotwater Easy DIY Greywater Recycling System: Sloan Aqus
Eliminate Water Pollutants Fish-Friendly Moss Control Education Moss covered roof Preferable moss management option
Eliminate Water Pollutants Food Waste Chutes/ Compost / Worm Bin Worm Bins
Whole House Water Filter Inline at the point of entry Find dual purpose product that captures all contaminants chemicals, microorganisms, and sediments Aquasana Whole House Water Filter
Next Class Environmental Design Concepts Details of Design Measures Case Study Examples
Oral Presentation Questions Each student will respond in 1 to 5 minutes Address the question with technical accuracy and as it relates to real estate Discuss the trade-offs between a green technique or product and the traditional counterparts Identify suppliers and installers (Presentations not organized for 2013 Lab)