Rainwater harvesting systems (RWHS) are increasing in popularity because of their ability to
alleviate water pressure on centralized systems, minimize or delay rainfall runoff, and fit …

The mismatch between freshwater demand and its availability is a major problem that
causes global water scarcity. The exploration and utilization of rainwater seem to be viable …

Implementation of rainwater harvesting systems (RHS) is an effective approach to tackle
increasing water and energy shortages for sustainable urban development. However, water …

Highlights•A hydro-economic model for rainwater harvesting systems was developed.•
Environmental and economic performance of RHS was assessed.•RHS at eight cities across …

Rainwater harvesting is now increasingly used to manage urban flood and alleviate water
scarcity crisis. In this study, a computational tool based on water balance equation is …

Green roofs have been widely recognized as sustainable nature-based solutions to mitigate
floods in urban areas, which, in the last decades, are increasing due to the combination of …

A rainwater harvesting system (RWHS) was proposed for small and large commercial
buildings in Malaysia as an alternative water supply for non-potable water consumption. The …

The objective of this study is to assess the environmental benefit of using rainwater,
greywater, water-efficient appliances and their combinations in low-income houses. The …

Decentralized water systems are perceived as solutions that not only save water, but also as
a way to partially or completely become independent from centralized suppliers. Taking this …

This paper proposes an optimization model to determine the optimal tank size of a single
residential housing unit for rainwater harvesting and storage. Taking into account the site …