Rainwater harvesting is a promising technique for more rational water use. However, its
sustainability merits remain a subject of ongoing debate among researchers. Life cycle …

Climate change poses a series of challenges to water management to satisfy society's
current and future needs. Considering water an essential resource for life, this research is …

Harvested rainwater is an alternative water source for buildings, especially for non-potable
uses such as irrigation and toilet flushing. While rainwater harvesting is perceived as a …

The feasibility of installing rainwater harvesting systems in buildings is usually defined
based primarily on economic analysis. In this perspective, we reviewed the literature related …

There is a common perception that rainwater harvesting (RWH) is an environmentally
sustainable water supply option. This perception is not always precise for all arrangements …

The environmental assessment of urban water systems through life cycle analysis can be
facilitated by using a modular approach. This study aimed to use such an approach to …

Water consumption and the building sector are among the top contributors to environmental
impacts worldwide. Also, sustainable practices have been constantly encouraged in both …

Water scarcity, imperfect consumption patterns, rapid global population increase, surpassing
consumption ratio, and several further factors overstress the urging necessity to …

Rainwater harvesting (RWH) is a decentralized approach to meet non-potable water supply
needs and stormwater management goals. Life cycle environmental impacts of RWH …

Purpose The rapid urbanization and the constant expansion of urban areas during the last
decades have locally led to increasing water shortage. Rainwater harvesting (RWH) …