Posted to Your News, Waverley Leader on 5/2/2011 at 10:46 pm
Think about it, before the next rain drop falls
http://waverley-leader.whereilive.com.au/your-news/story/think-about-it-before-the-next-rain-drop-falls/
Many new residential blocks are small; the house, driveway and garage occupy most of the land, leaving very little room for lawn and plants.
Although earlier subdivided land sizes are bigger, many people have turned the non build-up areas into rock gardens or concreted outdoor area due to busy life style. Rain is not absorbed, and goes down to the drain literally, and if not, causes flood in low lying areas. Paved areas are not only a better medium for faster water flow, but also act like impervious bases of mini-reservoirs in flooded regions.
With fewer plants, absorption of carbon dioxide is reduced, and in the meantime, emission of oxygen is reduced as well.
With all these taken into consideration, should new building and planning codes be amended to incorporate “rainfall friendly” clauses?
Think about it, before the next rain drop falls
http://waverley-leader.whereilive.com.au/your-news/story/think-about-it-before-the-next-rain-drop-falls/
Many new residential blocks are small; the house, driveway and garage occupy most of the land, leaving very little room for lawn and plants.
Although earlier subdivided land sizes are bigger, many people have turned the non build-up areas into rock gardens or concreted outdoor area due to busy life style. Rain is not absorbed, and goes down to the drain literally, and if not, causes flood in low lying areas. Paved areas are not only a better medium for faster water flow, but also act like impervious bases of mini-reservoirs in flooded regions.
With fewer plants, absorption of carbon dioxide is reduced, and in the meantime, emission of oxygen is reduced as well.
With all these taken into consideration, should new building and planning codes be amended to incorporate “rainfall friendly” clauses?
