As a LEED® Accredited Professional, I have read the USGBC LEED Reference Manual multiple times and spent months trying to memorize Indoor Environmental Quality credits. But let’s face it, all the clean air we pump into our buildings is from the outdoors. And as far as I know, buildings can’t generate clean air, plants do that. So, what about Outdoor Environmental Quality? (more…)
We need to reduce our clean water consumption on a country-wide scale – and taking a hard look at the way we irrigate our landscapes may be a good place to start. (more…)
Hospice of Washington County: We prioritized therapeutic landscape elements to create spaces of respite and reflection for patients, family, and staff.
Brookings Medical Center:
Site features included a “stormwater feature”, which will replicate a natural stream bed with multiple water falls; a healing garden located adjacent to the main lobby, which will serve as a viewing garden and outdoor gathering space; and an outdoor patio space for staff.
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Rose Villa:
An independent Continuing Care Retirement Community, will be revitalizing its current campus by building a pedestrian-friendly, dynamic campus that promotes healthy, active life-styles for its residents.
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