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 CenterLenora 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 LibraryNashville, 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 GardenNashville, 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