DeepRoot Partners. The Silva Cell modular system holds soil for tree growth and stormwater management while supporting paved surfaces. The system holds 10 cubic feet of soil per unit, protecting tree roots from compaction and providing room for stormwater infiltration and surrounding utilities. The...
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A healthy environment is the goal of the Sustainable Sites Initiative.
Ten eco-friendly building products that bring new choices and solutions for addressing water and resource conservation, energy efficiency, indoor air quality, and site design.
Energy-efficient low-voltage systems can add value to the home's backyard staple.
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Drought-tolerant plants, drip irrigation among water-conservation tools employed.
Vast Permeable Composite Pavers have an infiltration rate of 400 inches per hour when installed with an open-graded base, reducing stormwater runoff. The composite pavers are made with 95% scrap car tires and plastic containers, without sacrificing the strength, durability, or appearance to replace...
The company’s bricks, pavers, and cobblestones originated on historical buildings and roads. The 150-plus-year-old European-blend cobblestones shown here, reclaimed from U.S. streets, offer a smooth surface look from decades of wear. Other products include Old Chicago–style bricks, Antique Indiana...
Designed in three separate structures, this 5,000-square-foot home integrates with and blends into the surrounding desert landscape.
The Village in Burns Harbor offers certified homes, a walkable town center, and proximity to public transit.
The company’s new permeable pavers allow water to drain through the surface, reducing runoff. The 4-inch-by-8-inch pavers are notched every 3 inches around their perimeter to create six rectangular voids that mate together to form a 1-inch-by-7/8-inch opening and a 12% void area per square foot...