Building sustainable cities with holistic water management
Every decision-maker on every construction project in every city can help ensure future-ready climate resilience. Achieving this means meeting today’s needs through sustainable solutions that maximize what’s possible now and into the future
A holistic approach to water: How the ‘Magic 5’ unlocks a sustainable water cycle
Enhancing resilience to urban climate changes starts with fundamentally changing our approach to rainwater usage. It’s vital to understand water as a precious resource that should be managed and reused, rather than waste that’s lost to the sewage system.
The ‘Magic 5’ provides a framework through which initiatives can be launched to improve water circularity within cities, reusing and repurposing water rather than sending it into pipes and out to sea. At the same time, these five pillars improve a city’s ability to withstand both the heavy rainfall and periods of drought that climate change heralds.
By harnessing the ‘Magic 5’, construction professionals, architects, planners and engineers ensure systems are in place to safeguard against flooding and excess surface water, while at the same time bolstering water resources for times of drought.
At Wavin, a holistic approach to water drives our Urban Climate Resilience solutions. By ‘following the drop’ from the roof to underground pipes, our water management systems seek to capture rainwater at every step of its journey through a city’s water infrastructure. Whether that’s rooftop rainwater harvesting or attenuation tanks beneath the city’s streets, we follow each drop to maximize its contribution to Urban Climate Resilience.
Building Resilient Cities: Introducing the ‘Magic 5’
Climate change and urbanization are putting pressure on urban infrastructure. As heavy rainfall events become more frequent and urban heat island effects become more pronounced, cities must embrace five key resilience-enhancing initiatives:
1. Drought Prevention
2. Heat Stress Reduction
3. Biodiversity Boost
4. Flood Protection
5. Rainwater Harvesting
This ‘Magic 5’ promotes greater Urban Climate Resilience against climate challenges.
Building our water management solutions around the ‘Magic 5’
Building resilience one drop at a time
Because every drop of water is precious, our rainwater management product development focuses on how best to capture this vital resource. Using greenification, the latest stormwater management systems and even digitally-optimized solutions, we’re helping cities worldwide to withstand today’s climate challenges and prepare for tomorrow’s.
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A new vision, a holistic watre cycle approach and a wide selection of practical solutions allow us to turn every part of our cities into an asset against growing environmental challenges. Every building, street, square or entire water infrastructure, we can make a difference today!
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