Water and building design has been a favorite topics of those querying Wholly H2O of late. We’re putting a webpage together on the topic, and found Alex Wilson’s recent Blog series, Resilient Design in a Drought-Prone Era. One thing is clear — there are still not enough focus of attention in the […]
Managers and owners of commercial or large residential properties can get help identifying leaks or other ways to improve their water efficiency through a free irrigation checkup program offered by the San Diego County Water Authority and Bureau of Reclamation. The free irrigation checkups are available now through June 1 to owners […]
Yet more good news from SoCal, as the City of Los Angeles moves forward with adopting an Low Impact Design (LID) ordinance. Go L.A.! I especially like this quote from Board of Public Works Commissioner Paula Daniels, responsible for drafting the LID ordinance: “We are one final step away from passage of […]
I have to admit, when I first (mis)read the title of this article, all the hair went up on the back of my neck. NO! I yelled to the computer screen, worried that this was a new form of bottled water gone boxy. Instead, here’s an innovative idea that collects rainwater and […]
You may have noticed the demonstration projects in our Resource section. We believe that seeing how projects are implemented greatly enhances your own application of water saving strategies. OUr partner, EPA/WaterSense is looking for images to add to their site displaying your excellent water saving landscapes. Call for Submissions: WaterSense Landscape Photo […]
Now that LEED, and other Green Building codes, such as the CA Green Building Standards Code, that will become required in January 2011, are becoming standard goals for many California builders and developers, we’d like to push the codes to award more points for water efficincy and particularly water reuse systems, which […]
Storm-water runoff is the No. 1 cause of water pollution in suburban and rural areas. But in Portland, Oregon, an innovative system of curbs, gutters, roofs and rain gardens diverts runoff and sharply cuts water pollution – and is spawning a major tourist attraction. So popular is the “Green Streets” program that […]
SAN FRANCISCO GREEN ROOF BOOT CAMP http://greenroofs.org/index.php/eduprogram/upcomingcourses The Women’s Building 3543 18th Street San Francisco, CA 94110 Course Date 101 Thursday, May 13th, 2010 201 Friday, May 14th, 2010 301 Saturday, May 15th, 2010 401 Sunday, May 16th, 2010
