http://greenbuildingelements.com/2008/05/01/its-time-to-rethink-tub-sizes/ Reporting on Sustainably Built Environments from Bricks to Cities Wed, 23 May 2012 23:52:11 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 http://greenbuildingelements.com/2008/05/01/its-time-to-rethink-tub-sizes/comment-page-1/#comment-46759 Cynara Sun, 16 Aug 2009 18:14:55 +0000 http://greenbuildingelements.com/2008/05/01/its-time-to-rethink-tub-sizes/#comment-46759 Absolutely! Lining up in long queues in a "go low flow" toilet sale this weekend, we were confounded by the ironies. We were also looking for a small tub to replace our old steel one, and were hard pressed to find any selection at all in small tubs, let alone small capacity tubs, whereas the mega tubs with every waterlishious extravagance abounded. The specs don't even list the capacities, whereas the flush volumes on the toilets are specified down to the fraction of a litre. Absolutely! Lining up in long queues in a “go low flow” toilet sale this weekend, we were confounded by the ironies. We were also looking for a small tub to replace our old steel one, and were hard pressed to find any selection at all in small tubs, let alone small capacity tubs, whereas the mega tubs with every waterlishious extravagance abounded. The specs don’t even list the capacities, whereas the flush volumes on the toilets are specified down to the fraction of a litre.

]]> http://greenbuildingelements.com/2008/05/01/its-time-to-rethink-tub-sizes/comment-page-1/#comment-97888 Cynara Sun, 16 Aug 2009 18:14:00 +0000 http://greenbuildingelements.com/2008/05/01/its-time-to-rethink-tub-sizes/#comment-97888 Absolutely! Lining up in long queues in a "go low flow" toilet sale this weekend, we were confounded by the ironies. We were also looking for a small tub to replace our old steel one, and were hard pressed to find any selection at all in small tubs, let alone small capacity tubs, whereas the mega tubs with every waterlishious extravagance abounded. The specs don't even list the capacities, whereas the flush volumes on the toilets are specified down to the fraction of a litre. Absolutely! Lining up in long queues in a “go low flow” toilet sale this weekend, we were confounded by the ironies. We were also looking for a small tub to replace our old steel one, and were hard pressed to find any selection at all in small tubs, let alone small capacity tubs, whereas the mega tubs with every waterlishious extravagance abounded. The specs don’t even list the capacities, whereas the flush volumes on the toilets are specified down to the fraction of a litre.

]]> http://greenbuildingelements.com/2008/05/01/its-time-to-rethink-tub-sizes/comment-page-1/#comment-19447 Christine Tue, 20 Jan 2009 00:20:55 +0000 http://greenbuildingelements.com/2008/05/01/its-time-to-rethink-tub-sizes/#comment-19447 I love to use a soaking tub but am trying to reduce the amount of water I use. If I buy a tub with an in-line heater, and use a brief shower to soap down, wash hair, and rinse like the Japanese do before entering tub, how many days can I use the same water in the tub? I love to use a soaking tub but am trying to reduce the amount of water I use. If I buy a tub with an in-line heater, and use a brief shower to soap down, wash hair, and rinse like the Japanese do before entering tub, how many days can I use the same water in the tub?

]]> http://greenbuildingelements.com/2008/05/01/its-time-to-rethink-tub-sizes/comment-page-1/#comment-97887 Christine Tue, 20 Jan 2009 00:20:00 +0000 http://greenbuildingelements.com/2008/05/01/its-time-to-rethink-tub-sizes/#comment-97887 I love to use a soaking tub but am trying to reduce the amount of water I use. If I buy a tub with an in-line heater, and use a brief shower to soap down, wash hair, and rinse like the Japanese do before entering tub, how many days can I use the same water in the tub? I love to use a soaking tub but am trying to reduce the amount of water I use. If I buy a tub with an in-line heater, and use a brief shower to soap down, wash hair, and rinse like the Japanese do before entering tub, how many days can I use the same water in the tub?

]]> http://greenbuildingelements.com/2008/05/01/its-time-to-rethink-tub-sizes/comment-page-1/#comment-3282 WaterSense: The New Symbol of Water Conservation : Green Building Elements Thu, 22 May 2008 23:49:11 +0000 http://greenbuildingelements.com/2008/05/01/its-time-to-rethink-tub-sizes/#comment-3282 [...] It’s Time to Rethink Tub Sizes Tags: bathroom, green building, plumbing, toilets, water, water conservation Add a comment or [...] [...] It’s Time to Rethink Tub Sizes Tags: bathroom, green building, plumbing, toilets, water, water conservation Add a comment or [...]

]]> http://greenbuildingelements.com/2008/05/01/its-time-to-rethink-tub-sizes/comment-page-1/#comment-3236 Low Impact Living: A Thirsty Nation (part 2) : Green Building Elements Wed, 21 May 2008 15:25:41 +0000 http://greenbuildingelements.com/2008/05/01/its-time-to-rethink-tub-sizes/#comment-3236 [...] It’s Time to Rethink Tub Sizes [...] [...] It’s Time to Rethink Tub Sizes [...]

]]> http://greenbuildingelements.com/2008/05/01/its-time-to-rethink-tub-sizes/comment-page-1/#comment-3209 Sustainable Kitchen and Bathrooms More Popular | RiverWired Mon, 19 May 2008 19:42:25 +0000 http://greenbuildingelements.com/2008/05/01/its-time-to-rethink-tub-sizes/#comment-3209 [...] Smaller bathtubs [...] [...] Smaller bathtubs [...]

]]> http://greenbuildingelements.com/2008/05/01/its-time-to-rethink-tub-sizes/comment-page-1/#comment-2517 Philip Proefrock Fri, 02 May 2008 16:54:09 +0000 http://greenbuildingelements.com/2008/05/01/its-time-to-rethink-tub-sizes/#comment-2517 I had a similar thought as Corinne: Japanese Soaking Tubs. Not only do they have a much smaller surface area (meaning increased thermal efficiency through smaller evaporation and heat loss), but they are often kept covered in order to conserve the heat. I had a similar thought as Corinne: Japanese Soaking Tubs. Not only do they have a much smaller surface area (meaning increased thermal efficiency through smaller evaporation and heat loss), but they are often kept covered in order to conserve the heat.

]]> http://greenbuildingelements.com/2008/05/01/its-time-to-rethink-tub-sizes/comment-page-1/#comment-97886 Philip Proefrock Fri, 02 May 2008 16:54:00 +0000 http://greenbuildingelements.com/2008/05/01/its-time-to-rethink-tub-sizes/#comment-97886 I had a similar thought as Corinne: Japanese Soaking Tubs. Not only do they have a much smaller surface area (meaning increased thermal efficiency through smaller evaporation and heat loss), but they are often kept covered in order to conserve the heat. I had a similar thought as Corinne: Japanese Soaking Tubs. Not only do they have a much smaller surface area (meaning increased thermal efficiency through smaller evaporation and heat loss), but they are often kept covered in order to conserve the heat.

]]> http://greenbuildingelements.com/2008/05/01/its-time-to-rethink-tub-sizes/comment-page-1/#comment-2515 leslie @ the oko box Fri, 02 May 2008 16:32:23 +0000 http://greenbuildingelements.com/2008/05/01/its-time-to-rethink-tub-sizes/#comment-2515 This is totally true. When renovating houses a few years back I always used old claw foot tubs instead of buying new ones. During this time I noticed a trend for "garden tubs" - everyone had to have one, even trailers had giant "garden tubs" to make it seem more luxurious. It is so super wasteful. I hope somone comes up with a great tub design, cause i love a nice long bath! This is totally true. When renovating houses a few years back I always used old claw foot tubs instead of buying new ones. During this time I noticed a trend for “garden tubs” – everyone had to have one, even trailers had giant “garden tubs” to make it seem more luxurious. It is so super wasteful. I hope somone comes up with a great tub design, cause i love a nice long bath!

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