12 CORE Principles for Healthy Building Design
CORE Principle 09
Healthy Plumbing Design
Water quality does not stop at the filtration equipment.
Once water enters the home, the plumbing system influences how long it remains in piping, what materials it contacts, how quickly hot water is delivered, and the potential for leaks or stagnation.
SENERGY360 coordinates plumbing design with the architect, plumber, water-treatment system, and project team.
SENERGY360 helps guide:
- Pipe-material selection
- Efficient distribution layouts
- Shorter piping runs
- Reduced dead legs and stagnation
- Biofilm-risk reduction
- Hot-water delivery
- Demand-controlled recirculation where appropriate
- Pipe insulation
- Leak-detection systems
- Automatic whole-home shutoff
- Isolation valves
- Drain pans and containment
- Plumbing flushing and commissioning
Healthy water requires both good filtration and good plumbing.
One of 12: Healthy Plumbing Design
Every principle is stronger when the other eleven are in the room.
SENERGY360 coordinates all twelve from early design through final verification.