R is for Rainwater

The above photo, while not particularly memorable in itself, features an outstanding example of how the University of North Carolina Greensboro is committed to sustainablility. To the left, you see the south side of the School of Education building. The building, Gold LEED-certified, has multiple features to harvest and filter rainwater and runoff from the rooftop. A bio-retention pond and sand filtration system filters storm water run-off.* The porous rocks and grassy plantings help with water absorption around the building's open space. The building has more than double the open space for LEED certification. The contour of the landscaping accomodates a considerable amount of water.

To help orient yourself in the photo, notice Yum-Yum Better Ice Cream and Hot Dogs peeking through on Spring Garden Street. Hard to believe Yum-Yum is almost 100 years older than this new state-of-the-art education building. Nice to live in a community that honors tradition yet continues to evolve and grow with the times. Today is ABC Wednesday and for GDP's S.T.E.A.M. series, R is for rainwater.

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Comments

[Lotusleaf]

Wonderful! We in Bangalore are required by the municipality to harvest rainwater.

[William Kendall]

It sounds like a good technique, and a responsible one.

[Su-sieee! Mac]

I need to learn more about harvesting rainwater. We're going through a drought right now.

[Jane T. Mitchell]

Informative. I toured the building when it was new,but didn't get to see all this. Excellent choice for "R".

[Roger Green]

This is VERY important stuff. Good for you all.

ROG, ABCW