Increase efficiency with structured plumbing

Shorter plumbing runs, and no over-sized pipes
Long, over-sized, circuitous plumbing runs from the water heater to fixture are inefficient. In a structured plumbing system, pipe diameters are no larger than required to provide adequate flow and plumbing runs are no longer than necessary. The result is lower energy costs, because less hot water is left standing in pipes, and lower materials costs. Structured plumbing minimizes the number of sharp bends and keeps all plumbing in conditioned spaces.

Green points

LEED for HomesLeadership in Energy and Environmental Design. LEED for Homes is the residential green building program from the United States Green Building Council (USGBC). While this program is primarily designed for and applicable to new home projects, major gut rehabs can qualify. : 2 points for efficient hot water distribution (EA 7).
NGBSNational Green Building Standard Based on the NAHB Model Green Home Building Guidelines and passed through ANSI. This standard can be applied to both new homes, remodeling projects, and additions. /ICC-700: Up to 8 points for an efficient hot-water distribution system (801.1.1)

Learn more in the Green Building Encyclopedia

Efficient supply layouts

Further resources

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