Start Date
02/06/2019
End Date
02/06/2019
Description
Rainwater harvesting systems are the only source of water for thousands of people globally, and the industry growth and development of this utility has grown exponentially beyond the home. This course will provide inspirational tools that promote conversations and open mindedness for more comprehensive rainwater harvesting collection systems; residential, commercial, industrial systems are being designed and implemented across the world in many different countries today. It will examine the critical role that data, design, materials and supporting technology play in meeting the evolving needs of our environment. This course includes photos, schematics, and designs that will address the role you can play in creating great systems, and the importance of considering environmental impacts at the same time as developing each project. This course will also show you completed projects that illustrate powerful results when rainwater harvesting systems are considered at the early phases of development. By the end of this course, participants will leave inspired by the role they can play in communicating the real importance of conserving our natural resource of water.
Location
Athens, GA
Distance Learning
No
Course Equivalency
No
Subjects
Sustainable Development & Design
Health, Safety and Welfare
Yes
Hours
1.0
Learning Outcomes
1. Present the history, designs, and ideas that are influencing the use of rainwater harvesting systems.
2. Provide ideas, which will promote conversation that opens minds and supports expanding the rainwater harvesting industry globally.
3. Inspire you to apply the information presented and realize the added value and wide-range of benefits to your community, company, and family.
Instructors
Rex Hayes
Course Codes
19lsc-03
Provider
College of Environment and Design