Water in Sustainable Building: Distribution, Uses & “Zero Net” Strategies Abby Thompson In this free course, sustainable building expert Ann Edminster discusses the uses of water in sustainable building practices. Enroll and learn about… -The distribution of water on Earth -How water gets to and leaves building sites -How water is used on building sites -Getting to “zero net” water with strategies, including: Indoor efficiency, outdoor efficiency, storm water use, rainwater use, grey water use and black water use -Sustainable water solutions at scale Note: this course was built with content from the original Sustainable Building Advisor (SBA) course. Enroll for Free in “Water in Sustainable Building Practice“ Ann Edminster – owner/founder, Design AVEnues LLC Ann V. Edminster, M. Arch, founder/principal of Design AVEnues, is an expert residential net-zero energy consultant, green building teacher, speaker, and author. She consults with builders, developers, software startups, design firms, investors, utilities, public agencies, and homeowners, providing unmatched knowledge of sustainable and regenerative design and construction. She has 35 years of design experience and has guided project teams in the creation of hundreds of award-winning, high-performance homes. Her leadership and contributions – including facilitation, research, and analysis that shaped the LEED for Homes rating system – create healthy, vibrant living spaces, protect the environment, and provide economic benefits. Building Performance Building Science Passive House Sustainable Building Water Originally posted on August 11, 2016 Written by Abby Thompson Abby is HeatSpring's Product Marketing Manager located in Boston, Massachusetts. She is passionate about people and education, particularly in diversifying the burgeoning fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Abby works with instructors to build new courses and engages with our community of students and experts through HeatSpring Magazine and social media. More posts by Abby