Site Protection Plan New Residential What is a Site Protection Plan? A site protection plan helps protect the natural resources of a project site and adjacent areas and achieve compliance with local laws and codes. Existing trees and vegetation, healthy soils and...
Energy-Efficient Landscaping New Residential What is Energy-Efficient Landscaping? Energy-efficient landscaping reduces a household’s energy consumption through the strategic placement of trees, shrubs, and plants (see Tree Protection and Placement). Heating and...
NR Brownfield and Infill Sites New Residential What is Brownfield and Infill Development? The reuse of urbanized brownfield and infill sites utilizes existing infrastructure and maximizes the value of existing resources. Brownfields consist of properties whose...
Composting New Residential What is Composting? Composting is the natural conversion of organic materials into a useable soil amendment. Compost is the by-product of decaying organic matter like vegetable scraps. Material that can be composted (e.g., food scraps and...
Alternative Transportation New Residential What is Alternative Transportation? Alternative transportation discourages dependence on the personal automobile and encourages public transportation options such as carpooling, vanpooling, busing, walking, and cycling....
Integrated Design Process New Residential What is an Integrated Design Process? Building systems are interdependent and require cooperation and creative thinking across disciplines. An integrated design process identifies opportunities to achieve synergies across...
