Designing the Sustainable Site, Enhanced Edition: Integrated Design Strategies for Small Scale Sites and Residential Landscapes

**The full-color, practical guide to designing sustainable residential landscapes and small-scale sites** "Going green" is no longer a choice; it's a necessity. Developed landscapes have played a significant role in exacerbating the environmental and social problems that threaten humanity; however, they can also be part of the solution. __Designing the Sustainable Site: Integrated Design Strategies for Small-Scale Sites and Residential Landscapes__ gives site designers and landscape architects the tools and information they need to become a driving force in the quest for sustainability. Advocating a regenerative design approach in which built landscapes sustain and restore vital ecological functions, this book guides readers through a design process for new and redeveloped sites that not only minimizes damage to the environment but also actively helps to repair it. __Designing the Sustainable Site__: - Assists designers in identifying and incorporating sustainable practices that have the greatest positive impact on both the project and the surrounding community, within a regional context - Uses photographs, sketches, and case studies to provide a comprehensive look at successful green landscape design - Illustrates how sustainable practices are relevant and applicable to projects of any size or budget - Demonstrates how built environments can protect and restore ecosystem services - Explains the multiple and far-reaching benefits that sustainable design solutions can provide - Assists project teams in fulfilling credit requirements of green building assessment tools, such as LEED, BREEAM, or SITES With attention to six global environmental challengesincluding air pollution, urban flooding and water pollution, water shortages, invasive species, and loss of biodiversityalong with guidance on how to meet these challenges, __Designing the Sustainable Site__ is a practical design manual for sustainable alternatives to small-scale site and residential landscape design.

The full-color, practical guide to designing sustainable residential landscapes and small-scale sites

"Going green" is no longer a choice; it's a necessity. Developed landscapes have played a significant role in exacerbating the environmental and social problems that threaten humanity; however, they can also be part of the solution. Designing the Sustainable Site: Integrated Design Strategies for Small-Scale Sites and Residential Landscapes gives site designers and landscape architects the tools and information they need to become a driving force in the quest for sustainability.

Advocating a regenerative design approach in which built landscapes sustain and restore vital ecological functions, this book guides readers through a design process for new and redeveloped sites that not only minimizes damage to the environment but also actively helps to repair it. Designing the Sustainable Site:

• Assists designers in identifying and incorporating sustainable practices that have the greatest positive impact on both the project and the surrounding community, within a regional context
• Uses photographs, sketches, and case studies to provide a comprehensive look at successful green landscape design
• Illustrates how sustainable practices are relevant and applicable to projects of any size or budget
• Demonstrates how built environments can protect and restore ecosystem services
• Explains the multiple and far-reaching benefits that sustainable design solutions can provide
• Assists project teams in fulfilling credit requirements of green building assessment tools, such as LEED, BREEAM, or SITES

With attention to six global environmental challenges—including air pollution, urban flooding and water pollution, water shortages, invasive species, and loss of biodiversity—along with guidance on how to meet these challenges, Designing the Sustainable Site is a practical design manual for sustainable alternatives to small-scale site and residential landscape design.

Designing the Sustainable Residential Landscape is a design manual for those interested in gaining the knowledge and skills necessary for achieving sustainability in residential settings. The book introduces the concept of regenerative design whereby built landscapes sustain More ... and restore vital ecological functions. It guides readers through a design process relevant to new or retrofit residential landscapes that not only minimizes environmental damage, but help repair it. Focus on regional context and guidance helps readers identify and prioritize the strategies that will be the most beneficial for their clients and local communities. Photos, sketches and case studies from built projects will illustrate concepts and practices. An important theme throughout the text is the idea that single design elements can have multiple and far-reaching benefits. This multiplier effect is the indication that sustainable practices are valuable and achievable on projects of any size and budget Here Is A Design Manual For Those Interested In Gaining The Knowledge And Skills Necessary For Achieving Sustainability In Residential Settings. The Book Introduces The Concept Of Regenerative Design Whereby Built Landscapes Sustain And Restore Vital Ecological Functions. It Guides Readers Through A Design Process Relevant To New Or Retrofit Residential Landscapes That Not Only Minimizes Environmental Damage, But Help Repair It. Photos, Sketches And Case Studies From Built Projects Illustrate Concepts And Practices. The Text Offers An Excellent Tool For A Wide Range Of Professionals Involved In The Residential Landscape Industry.