Author(s): Paula Vieira; Ana Pocas; Patricia Dias; Rita Pestana
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Abstract: It is expected that, in Europe, by 2030, and in the context of climate change, water stress and scarcity will affect around half of the river basins (EC, 2012). The buildings sector is among the top priorities in terms of efficient use of resources in the EU. Water saving potentials of 30-50 % may be estimated for buildings (EC, 2017). Office buildings in particular present a significant potential as they are, by nature, large water consumers. In these buildings, the main water uses are similar to residential ones but with higher frequencies (uses/fixture. day) due to the higher number of users, and the technology can be more complex (e. g., hot water recirculation networks). The benefits of implementing water saving measures in office buildings include reduced operational costs (lower consumption of water and energy) and reduced risks associated with water scarcity (higher resilience of buildings).
Year: 2024