Holistic Approach to Sustainable Site Design May Include: Optimizing water use Optimizing ground water recharge Reducing storm water runoff Reducing energy consumption and carbon footprint Optimizing natural ventilation and day-lighting Harnessing natural resources such as wind and solar energy Repairing and restoring ecosystems Preserving natural landscapes and increasing biodiversity Protecting sensitive wildlife habits Working with the natural configuration of the land

Environment and Heritage Center Lenora Park Expansion and Redevelopment Gwinnett County, Georgia Features Include: Green Roof Porous Parking Lots Rain Gardens Irrigation and Water Feature Utilizing Reclaimed Water Pervious Asphalt Trails

Metro Goodlettsville Branch Library Nashville, Tennessee Features Include: Native Plant Pallet Cistern to Collect Rainwater for Irrigation Use Drip Irrigation Bio-Retention Pervious Parking Stalls Concrete Drive Lanes and Walks for Reduced Solar Reflectance Index (SRI) Reserved Parking for Fuel Efficient Vehicles Reserved Parking Areas for Vehicle Recharge Stations

Westview Garden Nashville, Tennessee Features Include: Rooftop Garden Native Plant Pallet Drip Irrigation 75% Greenspace Credit

TDOT – Landscape Design Manual Features Include: Maintenance recommendations for reduction in use of resources Use of Native Plants Reduction in the use of chemical treatments of roadside landscapes Plant selection guidelines to reduce need for pruning