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Roman compluvium & impluvium with subterranean cistern. Ancient rain catchment system at the center of the house. Water filters through a sand and gravel bed of the impluvium for purification. Imperiul Roman, Roman House, Urban Housing, Roman Architecture, Water Collection, Earth Homes, Rain Water Collection, Earthship, Water Well

I've been on a bit of a kick right now learning about the Roman Domus; an ancient urban housing solution from about 2000 years ago. It all started with a simple question. Why do they have a pool of water (impluvium) in the center of the living room (atrium) like that? Well, it turns out that the impluvium is a much more functional feature than I realized. It's actually a remarkable rainwater collection, storage and home cooling device all rolled into one. If you're looking for the best…

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The need to store water is mostly a consequence of an unreliable supply. Moreover, there is the desire to recycle rainwater and make use of underground water sources. Water tanks form a central part of a water supply system. However, when it comes to water storage, there are numerous options. Underground and above ground tanks [...] Water Collection System, Rainwater Harvesting System, Rain Water Tank, Water Storage Tanks, Wedding Indian, Water Collection, Rainwater Harvesting, Rain Barrel, Rain Water Collection

The need to store water is mostly a consequence of an unreliable supply. Moreover, there is the desire to recycle rainwater and make use of underground water sources. Water tanks form a central part of a water supply system. However, when it comes to water storage, there are numerous options. Underground and above ground tanks [...]

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