EnergyBeta
Water Efficiency
Water use efficiency and fixture flow rate optimization
Beta module: functional, with verification in progress.
Code references
LEED/Estidama
Inputs
| Parameter | Unit |
|---|---|
| Building Occupants | — |
| Plumbing Fixtures (JSON) | — |
| Landscape Area | m² |
| Grey Water Reuse | — |
| Roof Area for Rainwater | m² |
| Annual Rainfall | mm |
| Reference ET0 | mm/day |
| Landscape Coefficient KL | — |
Runs in the Insha by Schnell workspace. Verified calculators return explicit pass / fail / warning results with a clause trail.
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Insha by Schnell is in beta. All calculator outputs require review by a licensed SCE-registered engineer before submission to MOMRA, Civil Defense, MODON, the Royal Commission, or site execution.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Water Efficiency calculator do?
- Water use efficiency and fixture flow rate optimization. It references LEED/Estidama.
- Which Saudi Building Code references does the Water Efficiency calculator use?
- The Water Efficiency calculator references LEED/Estidama.
- What inputs does the Water Efficiency calculator need?
- The Water Efficiency calculator takes 8 inputs: Building Occupants, Plumbing Fixtures (JSON), Landscape Area (m²), Grey Water Reuse, Roof Area for Rainwater (m²), Annual Rainfall (mm), Reference ET0 (mm/day), Landscape Coefficient KL.
- Is the Water Efficiency calculator verified?
- Water Efficiency is a beta module. It works, but verification is still in progress. Its results carry documented limitations and require review by a licensed SCE-registered engineer before submission or site execution.