Cistern construction

Roof construction

Roof materials (all photos by Eimar Boesjes)

Generative Questions

• What does the collection and storage system consist of?
• Is there a filtration system in place?
• What is the geometry and location of the cistern?
• What are the maintenance requirements and costs?
• What is the quality of water at various stages of the process?
• What were the installation costs and do they foresee any financial returns?
• What were the design intentions and are they being realized?
• How does rainwater collection correlate to other water conservation methods?
• Has the physical connection with water affected daily consumption levels?
• What are the psychological/sociological barriers to rainwater use?
• How much water do you use on a daily basis?
• Can a rainwater collection system be retrofitted to an existing building?

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Rainwater Harvesting is a Vital Signs Case Study
prepared by Angela Matt and Joshua Cohen, Spring 2001.