SDG6
CLEAN WATER AND SANITATION
CLEAN WATER AND SANITATION
6.3 Water usage and care
6.3.4 Water-conscious building standards
Apply building standards to minimise water use
Apply building standards to minimise water use
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1. | The Sarawak Building Ordinance 1994 emphasizes water-conscious building standards, promoting efficient water use and sustainable practices in construction. UNIMAS follows these guidelines by integrating water-saving features into its buildings, such as using low-flow fixtures and installing rainwater harvesting systems. For example, in the new Academic Block (The CUBE), UNIMAS has implemented a rainwater collection system that channels filtered rainwater into storage tanks for daily use, aligning with the ordinance’s focus on reducing water consumption and promoting sustainable water management in building designs. | |||||||||||||
2. | UNIMAS has implemented a rainwater collection system in the new Academic Block, Central UNIMAS Building for Educators (The CUBE), to reduce water consumption in the building. Rainwater collected from the roof flows through the gutter downpipes into a filter inlet, where it is filtered before being directed into the storage tank via a first flush diverter. This clean, filtered rainwater is then stored for daily use. | |||||||||||||
