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Definition
Water Conservation
The following table shows the average household water usage in
Ireland:
Rain Water Collection Rainwater can be used for gardening and toilet
flushing.
Install rainwater collection systems such as water butts for rainwater storage.
Economic Benefits of
Sustainable Building
Economic benefits to Occupants
• Cheaper operating costs since energy bills will be lower
• Improved aesthetics and levels of comfort.
To reduce the Embodied Energy it is important to use a good design not only
in the structure but also in the management and utilisation of materials.
Timber frame construction can benefit this situation because:
• Timber is a renewable resource
• Timber has low embodied energy
• Timber has good thermal properties
• Timber has high strength to weight ratio
Additionally we can design for standard lengths/sizes, choose salvage
materials or choose long lasting low maintenance materials.