Bring Rainwater Home – Rainwater Harvesting Technology and Case Studies

Author: (Japanese) Murase Makoto, translated by Liu Yankai et al.
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Publish Date: 2005-04-01
Features: This book is a popular science publication on rainwater utilization, featuring the following five characteristics:
1. It is a "treasure trove" filled with rainwater utilization ideas, accessible to anyone for use;
2. The background of rainwater utilization varies greatly in urban, rural, or remote island settings. This book discusses these significant differences, leaving readers amazed at the vast potential for rainwater utilization research;
3. It provides concise introductions to the key points of rainwater utilization design, construction, and maintenance management with illustrations, serving as a reference for those preparing to engage in rainwater utilization;
4. The book presents examples of rainwater utilization in Japanese residential buildings, large structures, and regional public facilities, offering rich content. It is believed that this will help integrate the concept of "harmonious coexistence between rainwater and cities" into urban construction practices;
5. The book also covers the state of rainwater utilization worldwide and its examples. After reading this, you will gain insights into rainwater utilization in Japan and other parts of the world, which may change your perspective on rainwater.
This popular science book is divided into three parts:
Part 1 introduces solutions, suggestions, and ideas for rainwater collection and utilization, reflecting people's awareness, understanding, and imagination of rainwater collection. Some of the ideas are truly innovative.
Part 2 focuses on rainwater collection and utilization methods and technologies, summarizing some simple production methods and practical experiences.
Part 3 selectively introduces Japanese applications of rainwater collection and utilization. Additionally, it provides information and insights into rainwater utilization in water-scarce countries.
The book incorporates knowledge about Japanese and other countries' customs, social backgrounds, and rainwater culture, adding an element of fun. In terms of layout, the text and illustrations are equally balanced, combining popular science knowledge and application technologies, making it highly readable. The methods and experiences of rainwater collection and utilization introduced in the book can be directly referenced for production and adoption, offering strong operability.
It is suitable for reference and reference by relevant departments, enterprises, organizations, communities, townships, as well as readers and young friends interested in rainwater collection and utilization. It is believed that the rainwater collection and utilization concepts, methods, and experiences introduced in this book will contribute to advancing the work of rainwater collection and utilization in our country.