People for Rainwater/IRC

International Rainwater Center - Basic Plan

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	Abstract of Facility Functions
	Activity Framework
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	Planning&Design：m-Do co,.ltd.

In the 21st century, especially in the growing cities of developing countries, water for drinking and irrigation is becoming more and more scarce. It is feared that wars may break out over water. In order to promote sustainable development and to maintain peace in the cities of the world, global cooperation between citizens, local governments and businesses to promote the use of rainwater is urgently called for. Towards this purpose People Promoting Rainwater Utilization would like to put forward the following proposal for an 'International Rainwater Center.'

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CONCEPT

Purpose
A base for activities to promote regional independence and to build a self-sustaining society through rain water utilization.

A base for a network which exchanges information about rainwater.

A base for activities which promote international contributions mainly to the Asia Pacific region concerning rainwater utilization.

A base for research and development to improve technologies for rainwater utilization.

3 POINT STRATEGY

POINT 1
　
POINT 2
　
POINT 3

　
　

People for Rainwater
Utilization's Guiding Principle
　　　
Basic function
as a focal point for activities

　　　　　

We aim to save planet Earth, which is irreplaceable, by joining hands with people of the world to promote rainwater utilization and revive the Earth's natural water cycle. Also we aim to preserve and create 'rain culture.' 　 Partnership between Citizens, Government Administrations and Businesses is very important. We must try to deepen the sharing of information and mutual understanding between these 3 entities and build a relationship where the expertise and unique abilities of each entity are respected and utilized. 　・To promote the spread of rainwater utilization through educational activities.
・Research and development of rainwater utilization technologies.
・Research into 'rain culture.'
・Environmental education that emphasizes the importance of rainwater.
・International exchange through rainwater

Abstract of IRC Functions

　
Functions

Outline
　
Facility

EXCHANGE

FUNCTION

　
Center Office
People Promoting Rainwater Utilization
International Rainwater Utilization Council
IRSCA
Architects and Builders for Rainwater Utilization (Provisional)
Rainwater related industries research body
　 Steering Committee Office

　　　　

Network Base Environmental NGOs/Citizen Networks
Global Network of Local Governments
Rainwater research bodies, achitects etc. network 　 Salon(Space open to public)

Meeting Rooms
Large Hall

　　　　

Information Collecting Information bulletins, advertising magazines,Publication of written materials
Use of internet and other information media 　 Use of open space, common space available for rent

　　　　　　

REAEARCH

FUNCTION
　

Museum

Displays

Learning

Practical Experience

[Collecting] [Research] [Education] [Display]

Culture Display: Investigate possible displays from
'Rainwater Encyclopedia.' Rain Gallery-attractive displays

Technology Display: Global Rainwater Utilization, Rainwater tanks, Meteorological Water Circulation Model
Rethinking meteorology, facilities to experience the unique element of water
　 MUSEUM Display Room Workshop, Hands-On Corner Facility for experiencing rainwater Document collections

　　　　　

　 Library Specialist publications, Literature of rain, Internet sites 　 LIBRARY Reading room Electronic library Stacks Internet/Video Corner

　　　　　

　 Seminar Architect Seminar-encouraging rainwater conscious architects
Education program for primary school students, holding educational camps
　 SEMINAR SPACE
EVENT HALL

　　　　　

　 Events Rainwater Fair, various symposiums, Rainwater concert, Local recycle market 　　

　　　　　

　 Survey Research Inspection of existing buildings that use rainwater, analysis of water quality
Research into rainwater utilization, saving water, water purification, seepage 　 RAINWATER RESEARCH INSTITUTE research and accommodation facilities SURVEY RESEARCH ROOM Water quality examination room The actual Center and its facilities will be experimental

　　　　　　

TECHNICALHELP
&
CONSULTING
　 Construction Consulting Consultation regarding rainwater utilization for architects and builders
Architect Introduction service
Advice about subsidies and other services available from Local Govt 　 Rainwater Consultation Room

　　　　　

　 Product Development Aid Technical Consulting regarding product development
Verification and advice regarding product function
Providing or introducing xperimental facilities for product development
　 Exhibit space

　　　　　

　 International aid /Technology transfer Technology transfer to developing countries
Business tie-ups
Promoting regional independence
Despatching pesonnel as needed
　　

Sales of rainwater utilization related goods 　 Sales of -rainwater tanks, related parts & goods - related environmental NGO products -related publications, manuals, videos, CD-ROMs 　 Specialist publications Museum shop Coffee shop/restaurant

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