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Automatic Fixture Sensors
Motion detectors can be installed on toilets, urinals and faucets to ensure that they automatically flush or turn on and turn off. They can be hard wired or they can run on batteries. Note that automatic sensors for flush fixtures DO NOT improve water use – they simply ensure (or mean to ensure) that those fixtures are flushed. In order to achieve water savings in toilets and urinals, low flow flush valves must also be installed. Automatic sensors for flow fixtures on the other hand allow for a reduced duration of use, thereby reducing the amount of water used.
Learn & Plan Topics
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Building Systems Upgrades
The following are Sustainable Strategies to consider as your space undergoes a building system upgrade to improve energy, water use and occupant comfort. Refer to the Share Section for a representative project Case Study to discover key practices, benefits, results and checklists.
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Water Efficiency
Buildings are significant users of the Earth’s potable water supply. The goal of a responsible building operator should be to encourage a smarter use of water, both inside and outside the facility. Indoor water use reduction is typically achieved through efficient plumbing fixtures, fittings, appliances and process equipment used to heat and cool the building; outdoor water use reduction efforts should focus on water-wise landscaping.
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Space Reconfiguration and Renovation Projects
As needs change over time, tenants often need to convert space or phase the conversion of individual space or rooms to meet these changing needs.
Whole Building Analysis
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Flush Fixtures (Resources > Water)
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Fixture Performance (O&M > Water)
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IAQ Management (Resources > IEQ)
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Green Tips (O&M > IEQ)
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Example Questions (Mandates / Rating Systems > IEQ)
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Flow Fixtures (Resources > Water)
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Green Tips (Resources > Water)
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CIEB (Mandates / Rating Systems > Water)
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Water Use (Resources > HVAC)
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Single Pass Cooling Equipment (Resources > Water)
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Gray Water Reuse (Resources > Water)
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Maintenance (Integrative Design Process > IEQ)
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LEED for New Construction (2009) (Mandates / Rating Systems > IEQ)
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Cooling Tower (Resources > Water)
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Water Reuse and Recycling (Resources > Water)
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Water Harvesting (Water Catchment Systems) (Resources > Water)
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Occupant Behavior on Water Consumption (Human Behavior > Water)
Materials
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Dual-flush Toilets
Dual-flush toilets have two levels of flushing - one for solid waste and a lower flush for liquid waste. There are dual-flush options for both commercial flush valve applications and for tank-type toilets. -
Pressure-Assisted / Low-flow
Pressure-assisted toilets use the pressure from the main water line to more efficiently empty the bowl and use less water. Low-flow flush valves used in toilets are those that use less than 1.6 gallons of water per flush. -
Low-Flow Urinal
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Conventional
Conventional toilets are those that use 1.6 gallons, or more, of water per flush. -
Conventional Urinal
Conventional urinals are those that use 1.0 gallon of water per flush.