Can stunning architecture also be water-smart? In this Water Champions Podcast episode, host Paul Mann chats with Ben Welty from Feldman Architecture about integrating sustainable design principles into high-end residential and commercial projects. They explore water resources, green construction, and how sustainable building solutions transform homes and offices.

Discover practical daily water tips to conserve water and reduce your low carbon footprint. Learn how Feldman Architecture incorporates greywater recycling, innovative water reuse, and efficiency strategies to promote sustainable development. From rainwater harvesting to gravity-fed irrigation, blue roofs, and LEED + Living Building Challenge systems, this episode uncovers scalable, beautiful, and practical water-smart design.

Key topics discussed: water reuse solutions, graywater, rainwater harvesting, sustainable water strategies, water efficiency in architecture, sustainable design, water conservation, drought-resistant landscaping, sustainability in architecture, eco-friendly design, climate change adaptation, monitoring water systems.

Key Takeaways:

✅ Practical Water Reuse: Graywater and rainwater systems reduce municipal water use, enhance wildfire resilience, and support irrigation.
✅ Start Early: Integrate water reuse from design inception to avoid cost overruns and ensure viability.
✅ Client Buy-In: Educate clients on threats (drought, wildfires) and benefits (cost savings, sustainability) to overcome resistance.
✅ Site-Specific Solutions: Assess hydrology, weather data, and occupancy to tailor water systems effectively.
✅ Balance Cost and Impact: Graywater offers ROI, while rainwater harvesting boosts resilience despite lower financial returns.
✅ Regulatory Readiness: Prepare for growing graywater-ready codes; know your local policies and bring data to approvals.
✅ Maintenance Matters: Quarterly upkeep and real-time monitoring ensure long-term system success.
✅ Innovative Design: Projects like Spring Ranch and Urban Oasis showcase gravity-fed, blue roof, and closed-loop systems.
✅ Market Edge: Water efficiency boosts home marketability, appeals to eco-conscious buyers, and earns LEED points.
✅ Simplify First: Start with simple, effective systems; expand as needed to avoid complexity pitfalls.

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LINKS:

💼 Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pauldmann/
🌍 Learn more about innovative water reuse & efficiency solutions at: http://waterchampions.com
🚀 Launch your future in water reuse and efficiency solutions with online courses at www.RenovaAcademy.com

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Discover Hydraloop, the award-winning Dutch company revolutionising water sustainability with smart greywater recycling for homes and businesses. Learn how their innovative, filter-free system can cut water use by up to 45%!

Join Paul Mann on the Water Champions podcast as he speaks with Arthur Valkieser and Sabine Stuiver, the visionary co-founders of Hydraloop. Discover how their award-winning Dutch company is revolutionising water sustainability with innovative, decentralised systems that recycle greywater from showers, baths, and washing machines for non-potable uses like flushing toilets, laundry, and irrigation. Learn about Hydraloop's unique filter-free and chemical-free technology, its beautiful design, and how it can reduce household water consumption by up to 45%. Whether you're a homeowner, builder, or policymaker, this episode will inspire you to rethink how we use and reuse our precious water resources.

Key topics discussed: Water scarcity, greywater recycling, sustainable technology, water conservation, environmental impact, cost savings and the future of water management.

Key Takeaways:
✅ How Hydraloop's smart system recycles greywater.
✅ The innovative, maintenance-friendly, filter-free treatment process.
✅ The design philosophy behind Hydraloop's aesthetically pleasing units.
✅ Integration options for new construction and existing homes.
✅ The cost savings and environmental benefits of greywater recycling.
✅ Global adoption trends and the impact of incentives and legislation.
✅ The future of decentralised water management.

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🔗 Links:

💼 Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pauldmann/
💧 More water-saving tech: http://waterchampions.com
🚀 Launch your future in water reuse and efficiency solutions with online courses at https://www.renovaacademy.com/
🌊 Learn more about Hydraloop: https://www.hydraloop.com/

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What if your county paid you to store rainwater harvesting and helped protect local streams with sustainable water practices?

In this episode of The Water Champions Podcast, Paul Mann speaks with Noelle Johnson, Deputy Director at Goldridge Resource Conservation District, who led one of California’s most successful rainwater harvesting rebate programs focused on water efficiency and water reuse.

Noelle shares how they built the program from the ground up, secured funding from multiple agencies, partnered with cities and nonprofits, and offered rebates for rainwater harvesting up to $5,000 for homeowners seeking well water alternatives and improved water management. The result? Over 100 systems installed and more than 350,000 gallons of localized water storage added across Sonoma County through effective stormwater capture.

🔗 Links:

💼 Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pauldmann/
💧 More water-saving tech: http://waterchampions.com
🚀 Launch your future in water reuse and efficiency solutions with online courses at https://www.renovaacademy.com/
💼 Connect with Noelle on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/noelle-johnson-6668105/

Ever wondered if you could live without relying on municipal water?

In this episode of The Water Champions Podcast, Paul Mann sits down with Jonathan Meier, co-founder of Rain Brothers, to discuss the potential of rainwater harvesting systems. Jonathan explains how these systems work, the key differences between above-ground and below-ground storage, and how to size your system according to regional rainfall and household needs.

You’ll also learn about the filtration processes required to make rainwater safe for drinking and the pump and pressure solutions that allow rain-fed homes to feel just like those connected to city water. Whether you're in a drought-prone area or simply seeking sustainable ways to manage water, this episode covers everything you need to know about using rainwater to support your entire household.

🔗 Links:

💼 Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pauldmann/
💧 More water-saving tech: http://waterchampions.com
🚀 Launch your future in water reuse and efficiency solutions with online courses at https://www.renovaacademy.com/

Follow Rain Brothers:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rainbrothersllc/
- Website: https://www.rainbrothers.com/