Overpopulating in Egypt, a Design guideline for Off-grid housing - dissertation

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Figure (39) the relation between the inverter and the solar panels (archdaily,2010)

1.1.3.4 Water collection and drainage The metal panel roof ofIan Earthship collects waterIin tanks buried under the landfill on eachIside of the house. This waterIis filtered and pumped into aIpressurized tank for householdIsupply to showers, baths, and sinks. Drainage is cleaned andIrecycled for interiorIplants and toilets beforeIit is discharged into a wasteItreatment cell outsideIof the house.

Figure ( 40) section illustration the water collection and drainage system (archdaily,2010)

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