About this episode

In this episode, Amelia Lee discusses methods for capturing and reusing water to enhance sustainability in homes.

Hello! This is Episode 412. This is Way #12 of the 44 Ways to Create Your Sustainable Home series. We’re continuing through Section Three: Sustainable Services and Infrastructure. In Episode 411 , we looked at where household water goes, especially in indoor use, and how to reduce consumption through fixture selection and design decisions.  In this episode, we’re looking at the other side of that equation: not just using less water, but capturing and reusing the water that falls on and around your home. Way #12 is: Store and Reuse Water for Greater Water Saving. [For all resources mentioned in this podcast and a free, downloadable PDF transcript, head to www.undercoverarchitect.com/412 ] In this episode, I share information on rainwater harvesting, greywater systems, and what it looks like to meaningfully reduce, or in some cases almost eliminate, your home’s reliance on mains water for outdoor use. I’ll also share a little of my own experience with whole-of-home rainwater supply, as we’ve been living entirely on rainwater for over a decade now. As always, if you'd like to access a full transcript of this episode and links to any resources I…

People in this episode

Host: Amelia Lee

Topics covered

• sustainable home
• water conservation
• rainwater harvesting
• greywater systems
• sustainable infrastructure

Keywords

• water saving
• rainwater
• greywater
• sustainability
• home design

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Undercover Architect

Books & works: 44 Ways to Create Your Sustainable Home

Places: www.undercoverarchitect.com/412

More episodes of Get It Right with Undercover Architect

• 44 Ways #14: Use Renewable Energy to Supply Your (Reduced) Energy Needs · July 2, 2026 · 20 min
• 44 Ways #13: Select an Efficient Hot Water Unit and Get the Plumbing Layout Right · June 29, 2026 · 21 min
• 44 Ways #11: Reduce Your Water Use In and Around Your Home · June 22, 2026 · 18 min
• 44 Ways #10: Reduce Your Energy Use Through Your Selections · June 18, 2026 · 18 min
• 44 Ways #09: Improve Your Indoor Air Quality · June 15, 2026 · 20 min

Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the Get It Right with Undercover Architect podcast page.