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Residential Landscape Architecture and Sustainability April 23, 2010

Filed under: ASLA,Residential,Sustainable Sites Initiative — allegra bukojemsky @ 5:20 pm

A well designed residential landscape can not only create beautiful vistas from within the house and comfortable rooms for outdoor living, but can also significantly increase the real estate value of a home and neighborhood. But wait there’s more! Did you know that carefully placed plants can also significantly reduce your homes heating and cooling energy needs?  Provide food for your family and friends?

However, not all landscapes are created equal; in fact many landscapes are far from green. (more…)

 

 
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