Andrew A Hunt

Andrew A. Hunt is the Vice President of Confluence Communications, specializing in the writing, design, and production of articles and presentations related to sustainable design in the built environment. In addition to instructional design, writing, and project management, Andrew is an accomplished musician and voice-over actor, providing score and narration for both the entertainment and education arenas.

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Continuing education: Designing right-sized plumbing systems for housing affordability, water efficiency and public health

Creating spaces that are safe, welcoming and healthy for all occupants.

Andrew A Hunt

September 11, 2025

This article provides plumbing engineers and system designers with strategies for right-sizing residential plumbing systems based on modern water use data and highlights how traditional sizing methods, like the Hunter’s Curve, often lead to oversized systems that increase costs and wastewater.

Andrew A Hunt

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Continuing education: Designing right-sized plumbing systems for housing affordability, water efficiency and public health

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