Sustainable strategy to reduce water consumption.

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Daylighting is the practice of placing windows or other openings and reflective surfaces so that during the day natural light provides effective internal lighting. Particular attention is given to daylighting while designing a building when the aim is to maximize visual comfort or to reduce energy use. Energy savings can be achieved either from the reduced use of artificial lighting or from passive solar heating or cooling. --Wikipedia

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A living roof is partially or completely covered with vegetation and growing medium, planted over a waterproofing membrane.

Also known as a green roof, vegetated roof, etc.

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Natural ventilation is a strategy for reducing a building's reliance on mechanical ventilation.

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Photovoltaics cells capture solar energy (sunlight, including ultra violet radiation) and convert it into directly into electricity.

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Biological systems (plant systems as treatment ponds, constructed wetlands, living walls) and compact systems including activated sludge systems, biorotors, aerobic and anaerobic biofilters, submerged aerated filters, biorolls.

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A rain garden is a planted depression that allows rainwater runoff from impervious urban areas like roofs, driveways, walkways, and compacted lawn areas the opportunity to be absorbed. This reduces rain runoff by allowing stormwater to soak into the ground.

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Sustainable strategy using an 'ocean loop' for the heating and cooling system.

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