

Rob Avis
Mechanical (formerly petroleum) engineer turned permaculture designer and co-founder of Verge Permaculture, author of Essential Rainwater Harvesting and specialist in rainwater systems and low-energy building design.
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Feb 10, 2019 • 46min
Rob Avis - Essentials of Rainwater Harvesting
Rob Avis, a mechanical engineer turned permaculture designer and co-founder of Verge Permaculture, explains practical rainwater harvesting. He covers roof-to-tap system design and the anatomy of a rain tank. He discusses roofing choices, gutters and rain heads for cleaner collection. He also explores tank sizing, biofilms, and integrating storage with landscape-scale water strategies.


