Project Evaluation Criteria
The following Criteria will be used to assess the success of this project. These criteria were chosen based on the suggestions of the project coordinator as well as the diligent students who are working on the catchment system. The scale (1-10) represents the importance level of meeting the constraint of each listed criteria.
| Criteria | Constraints | Weight (1-10) |
|---|---|---|
| Community | Will be able to hook up to two inch fire hose from fire truck to supply extra water. | |
| Maintainability | Must be easy to clean the filter and remove debris, no more than 2 hours maintenance per month | |
| Aesthetics | Must be pleasing to the eye and look professional | |
| Educational Aspect | Must include an educational piece for community (something to explain or highlight the benefit or creation of a rainwater catchment system) | |
| Safety & Placement | Must not interfere with walking paths, stairwells, or people's heads! | |
| Reproducibility | The structure could be reproduced by local builders | |
| Usability | Must sufficiently water the garden on site (with use of hose attachment) | |
| Cost | Must not exceed budget | |
| Functionality | Successfully captures and stores rainwater |