AC PIC SOURCE: http://coolingtower-design.com/2010/11/13/air-conditioner/
GRASS PIC SOURCE: http://wallpaperstock.net/vista-grass-2-wallpapers_w2289.html
So, I think we are deciding on doing the A.C. water rerouting system idea. With this idea we will position pipes, probably PVC, below some of the air conditioning units and connect all of the pipes to one pipe that will drain all of the water into the grass or some Native Hawaiian plants that we can install. We can drill holes in the end of the pipe system in order give the grass a sprinkling system instead of a large pouring gutter that erodes the dirt and drowns the plants. With this idea we would be able to be more sustainable by taking advantage of our frequent rains up at Konia and utilizing it for the land and plants. The other ideas are either too large to take on or do not have any correlations with physics that we can apply. This idea is simple and yet efficient. It could be easily applied to whole school and water can be collected and used for water systems instead of purchasing water. We can have more natural beauty with more A.C. water gardens around campus and we can save money, while using the resources given to us by nature. It's a simple solution that can easily be applied anywhere around campus that helps out everyone.
This seems like an excellent idea to make use of the water that falls out of the many ACs around campus. There are a few puddles outside some classrooms because of the AC right outside dripping. It smart to put that water to use by watering plants.
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