More resources for this category are located in the Site & Landscape section of our Green Built Homes Certification Levels page — under Phase 1: Site & Landscape as well as our Sustainable Landscape Design Resources page:
I grew up in a neighborhood that was a built upon converted cornfields. Each lot was one-half acre and fenced. We rarely socialized with our neighbors. It’s not that we […]
Designing Communities Where People Love to Live Read More
Tapping into the Future: Craft Beer Giant Sierra Nevada Opens Green Facility in Mills River Garret K. Woodward Cheri Chastain loves her job. “It’s really heartwarming and great to work
Garret K. Woodward: Tapping into the Future Read More
Plants are a keystone to the sustainable landscape and using native plants, drought tolerant plants, and edible plants is one of the easiest ways to promote a more ecologically sensitive
It’s conventional wisdom that grass lawns are not green or sustainable. When we built our net-zero house, my husband and I wanted to make very sustainable choices whenever we could.
As development continues its rebound the question remains if we will build better than we did before, the same, or worse. The opportunity to build better sites, working with the
Top Five Strategies to a Sustainable Site Read More
The good news first. Judging by the inquiries for new work the local economy, particularly for residential construction, is gaining steam. The not so good news. I have a commission
For several decades, forest communities and the general public have had growing concerns over the future condition of forests and the long-term sustainability of harvesting and other management activities. To
Seeing the forest: Stewardship Council certifies woodlands — both large and small Read More
The allure of moss begins with an expansive parade of verdant shades — touching our spirits with a sense of serenity. But the benefits are more than sensory. Bryophytes (mosses,
The magical world of mosses: Bryophytes offer beauty, environmental benefits Read More
This is installment #5 for ecological, site-specific considerations for siting Green Built structures on undeveloped, forested land. This post highlights physical characteristics of the land that are essential to understand
Post #5: The Treasure Hunt Part II: Physical Conditions Survey Read More
This is installment #4 for ecological, site-specific considerations for siting Green Built structure on undeveloped, forested land. This posting will focus primarily on the living resources of the land: natural
Post #4: The Treasure Hunt: Natural Resources Survey Read More
