Sustainable Building Systems and Construction for ...
Sustainable Building Systems and Construction for Designers
Lisa M. Tucker, PhD LEED AP, AIA, ASID, IIDA
Copyright ©2010 Fairchild Books
• All rights reserved. No part of this presentation covered by the copyright hereon may be reproduced or used in any form or by any means–graphic, electronic, or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, taping, or information storage and retrieval systems–without written permission of the publisher. ISBN: 978-1-53767-714-4 GST R 133004424
Chapter 6 Plumbing Systems
Objectives 1. Design efficient bathrooms and kitchens by stacking plumbing and grouping on common walls 2. Prepare plans with adequate clearances for plumbing
Tucker Chapter 6
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Introduction • Potable water—Water suitable for drinking • Black water—Waste water that contains sewage • Gray water—Waste water from sinks, bathtubs, and washing machines
Tucker Chapter 6
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Plumbing Systems • Introduction and elimination of water and human byproducts to and from a building
Tucker Chapter 6
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Wetlands
Tucker Chapter 6
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Sewer Treatment Plan
Tucker Chapter 6
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Septic Tank
Tucker Chapter 6
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Fixtures and Water Conservation • Toilets – High efficiency toilets – Low flow toilets – Dual flushing toilets
Tucker Chapter 6
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Fixtures and Water Conservation • Urinals – Waterless urinals – Low water urinals
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Fixtures and Water Conservation • Sinks and Faucets – Automatic faucets – Gray water use – Light powered faucets – Low flow shower heads
Tucker Chapter 6
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Fixtures and Water Conservation • Other sustainable features – Tankless hot water heater – Composting toilet
Tucker Chapter 6
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Impacts on Interior Design • Location of plumbing lines within a building impact space planning and interior design of a space • Good design requires that an interior designer understands the limitations of what is practical and economical
Tucker Chapter 6
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How to Place Plumbing Fixtures
Tucker Chapter 6
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Clearances Required and Recommended
Tucker Chapter 6
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Stacking of Plumbing
Tucker Chapter 6
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Chase Walls
Tucker Chapter 6
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Slope of Waste Pipes
Tucker Chapter 6
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Traps
Tucker Chapter 6
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Bathroom Accessories—Hand Dryers versus Paper Towels • Energy-efficient hand dryers reduce the need for paper towels for hand drying in the bathroom
Tucker Chapter 6
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Ventilation • Use of a window to allow for natural ventilation • Mechanically using a ceiling or wall mounted ventilation fan
Tucker Chapter 6
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Accessible Bathrooms
Tucker Chapter 6
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Other Plumbing Concerns
Tucker Chapter 6
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Key Terms • • • • • • • • •
black water chase wall gray water lavatory plumbing potable water stack urinal water closet
Tucker Chapter 6
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Lisa M. Tucker, PhD LEED AP, AIA, ASID, IIDA
Copyright ©2010 Fairchild Books
• All rights reserved. No part of this presentation covered by the copyright hereon may be reproduced or used in any form or by any means–graphic, electronic, or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, taping, or information storage and retrieval systems–without written permission of the publisher. ISBN: 978-1-53767-714-4 GST R 133004424
Chapter 6 Plumbing Systems
Objectives 1. Design efficient bathrooms and kitchens by stacking plumbing and grouping on common walls 2. Prepare plans with adequate clearances for plumbing
Tucker Chapter 6
©2010 Fairchild Books, A Division of Condé Nast Publications.
4
Introduction • Potable water—Water suitable for drinking • Black water—Waste water that contains sewage • Gray water—Waste water from sinks, bathtubs, and washing machines
Tucker Chapter 6
©2010 Fairchild Books, A Division of Condé Nast Publications.
5
Plumbing Systems • Introduction and elimination of water and human byproducts to and from a building
Tucker Chapter 6
©2010 Fairchild Books, A Division of Condé Nast Publications.
6
Wetlands
Tucker Chapter 6
©2010 Fairchild Books, A Division of Condé Nast Publications.
7
Sewer Treatment Plan
Tucker Chapter 6
©2010 Fairchild Books, A Division of Condé Nast Publications.
8
Septic Tank
Tucker Chapter 6
©2010 Fairchild Books, A Division of Condé Nast Publications.
9
Fixtures and Water Conservation • Toilets – High efficiency toilets – Low flow toilets – Dual flushing toilets
Tucker Chapter 6
©2010 Fairchild Books, A Division of Condé Nast Publications.
10
Fixtures and Water Conservation • Urinals – Waterless urinals – Low water urinals
Tucker Chapter 6
©2010 Fairchild Books, A Division of Condé Nast Publications.
11
Fixtures and Water Conservation • Sinks and Faucets – Automatic faucets – Gray water use – Light powered faucets – Low flow shower heads
Tucker Chapter 6
©2010 Fairchild Books, A Division of Condé Nast Publications.
12
Fixtures and Water Conservation • Other sustainable features – Tankless hot water heater – Composting toilet
Tucker Chapter 6
©2010 Fairchild Books, A Division of Condé Nast Publications.
13
Impacts on Interior Design • Location of plumbing lines within a building impact space planning and interior design of a space • Good design requires that an interior designer understands the limitations of what is practical and economical
Tucker Chapter 6
©2010 Fairchild Books, A Division of Condé Nast Publications.
14
How to Place Plumbing Fixtures
Tucker Chapter 6
©2010 Fairchild Books, A Division of Condé Nast Publications.
15
Clearances Required and Recommended
Tucker Chapter 6
©2010 Fairchild Books, A Division of Condé Nast Publications.
16
Stacking of Plumbing
Tucker Chapter 6
©2010 Fairchild Books, A Division of Condé Nast Publications.
17
Chase Walls
Tucker Chapter 6
©2010 Fairchild Books, A Division of Condé Nast Publications.
18
Slope of Waste Pipes
Tucker Chapter 6
©2010 Fairchild Books, A Division of Condé Nast Publications.
19
Traps
Tucker Chapter 6
©2010 Fairchild Books, A Division of Condé Nast Publications.
20
Bathroom Accessories—Hand Dryers versus Paper Towels • Energy-efficient hand dryers reduce the need for paper towels for hand drying in the bathroom
Tucker Chapter 6
©2010 Fairchild Books, A Division of Condé Nast Publications.
21
Ventilation • Use of a window to allow for natural ventilation • Mechanically using a ceiling or wall mounted ventilation fan
Tucker Chapter 6
©2010 Fairchild Books, A Division of Condé Nast Publications.
22
Accessible Bathrooms
Tucker Chapter 6
©2010 Fairchild Books, A Division of Condé Nast Publications.
23
Other Plumbing Concerns
Tucker Chapter 6
©2010 Fairchild Books, A Division of Condé Nast Publications.
24
Key Terms • • • • • • • • •
black water chase wall gray water lavatory plumbing potable water stack urinal water closet
Tucker Chapter 6
©2010 Fairchild Books, A Division of Condé Nast Publications.
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