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dual-flush water closet

dual-flush water closet

A water closet providing a choice of two flushing mechanisms. One button makes a full flush available; the other uses only about half the amount of water.
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All units come with homogeneous tiles in the living, dining and kitchen areas, kitchen granite countertop with stainless kitchen sink, ceramic tiles flooring in the toilet and bath, wall-mounted lavatory and a dual-flush water closet with bidet.
Among the sustainability features of the building are: the 70:30 glass-to-concrete ratio for optimized natural daylight, double-glazed low emissivity windows, low-voltage LED general lighting in select common areas, improved indoor environment quality, energy-efficient air conditioning system, dual-flush water closets, low-flow valves and plumbing fixtures in common restrooms, rainwater harvesting, collection and recycling, materials recovery facility, efficient waste management system through recycling programs, dedicated low-emitting fuel-efficient vehicle parking provisions, and the promotion of active living with the provision of 135 bicycle racks and 18 shower cubicles.
* Water-conserving flush and flow fixtures--including waterless urinals, dual-flush water closets, low-flow lavatories, showers and sinks--are predicted to reduce potable water consumption by 42 percent compared to a standard code-compliant building.
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