WASHINGTON— The Sustainable Sites Initiative (SITES) has announced eight projects that have achieved certification under the nation’s most comprehensive rating system for the sustainable design, construction and maintenance of built landscapes. These projects, as part of a group of 150 projects participating in an extensive, two-year pilot program, have applied the SITES guidelines and met the requirements for certification. The... read more
Communities looking for the most cost-effective options for managing polluted runoff and protecting clean water should choose green infrastructure solutions, according to a report released today by American Rivers, the Water Environment Federation (WEF), the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA), and ECONorthwest. The report, Banking on Green: How Green Infrastructure Saves Municipalities Money and Provides Economic Benefits Community-wide, demonstrates that... read more
Three projects certified for sustainable design, construction and maintenance. The Sustainable Sites Initiative (SITES) has announced the first three projects to be certified by what it says is the nation’s most comprehensive system for rating the sustainable design, construction and maintenance of built landscapes. The corporate headquarters of an international manufacturing company, a new university green space and a children’s playground... read more
The renewed interest in the environment in recent years is not slowing with the pace of the economy. Homeowners and businesses are looking for ways to reduce maintenance and input costs, and a sustainable landscape design is one way to do that. Green roofs are an example of a growth area that owes its popularity to environmental awareness. From reducing... read more
Winning award programs are a great way to market your business. Even if you don’t win, some offer constructive criticism of your landscape designs from the contest judges. Two organizations: the American Society of Landscape Architects (ALSA) and the Association for Professional Landscape Designers (APLD), have issued their call for entries for 2012. Another great landscape awards program is sponsored... read more
TORONTO, ONTARIO — Green Roofs for Healthy Cities said the first wave of accredited Green Roof Professionals (GRPs) individuals successfully completed a multi-disciplinary exam encompassing five areas of concentration including pre-design, design, contract management, quality assurance and support, and maintenance. GRP accreditation verifies that the individual has attained the level of interdisciplinary knowledge of best practices associated with the successful design, installation... read more
