... generation. Water too can be recycled and conserved. Rainwater can be collected and used along with recycled waste water and be used for flushing and other non-sanitary utilities, this is known as increasing "grey" water use. Bathrooms containing toilets/urinals with sensor driven flushing and self-closing taps reduce the use of "clean" water. Monitoring the use of water in the workplace allows a more effective use of the water available, cutting down the waste of "clean" water. Sustainable buildings are designed to have a long life. This is achieved by using robust materials such as steel and aluminium. These buildings are also easy to repair, maintain and refurbish. In order for buildings to have a long life they must also be able to easily adapt to the needs of the future. "Loose fit" buildings are flexible for changing technologies and for changing the purpose of the building, i.e. turning an office in to a ...

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