SMART LIFE STYLES AND ARCHITECTURE FOR SUSTAINABLE WATER MANAGEMENT; PERSPECTIVE FROM A DEVELOPING COUNTRY

Abstract

Purpose of the study: This study aims to evaluate smart lifestyles, especially in the context of washroom planning, to attain water conservation for sustainable development. Water is one of the essentials of life as we can not imagine our lives without water, so it is the primary need of the day to conserve as much water as we can. It is the harsh reality that water is being wasted without realizing its significance. This study aims to challenge the conventional ways of consuming water in our day-to-day life and aims to bring changes in how we can conserve and preserves this important natural resource. Methodology: To get a clear insight into water conservation as well as its preservation,   a survey was conducted at the 45 housing units of Apex Residency PCSIR II Lahore Pakistan which represents the middle class of our society. Interviewed were conducted from different age groups of each family. Water consumed per day by each member was estimated and further compared with water consumption to get a fair idea if they had been using smart lifestyles or not.   This study has made an attempt to consider modifications in three basic things; brushing, taking shower and washing hands and face. The data analysis was performed using SPSS ver.22. Main Findings: It was found that 156 liters of water per person is being used in just three activities in a day out of which 46 litres of water per person can be saved daily. However, it is very important to make a plan as to how to preserve it. Applications of the study: local administration of Lahore should devise a local plan for viable water frugality. Smart washroom fixtures are a must while planning smart washrooms. The novelty of the study: This study assessed and evaluated our local population at large and eventually facilitated us with local results, which truly represent how we deal with this important natural resource. We as a Nation need to discuss and analyse all these points in detail and should try to modernize our lifestyles to preserve as much water as we can in our day-to-day life.