Site Assessment & Design
Whether or not a design team has a say in siting a project, carefully assessing the site should be on every project’s to-do list. A site assessment early in design can reduce costs, allay potential risks, support the health and well-being of occupants and native habitat, and promote other unique site features.
And site design goes hand in hand with building design, as the building interacts with the site when it comes to daylight, rainwater management, views and biophilia, and other building features.
Site Assessment & Design
Deep Dives
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Quick Takes
Jump straight to the essentials with these short explanations of green building concepts.
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Product Guidance
Unbiased information from our product experts helps you separate green from greenwash.
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Stormwater Biofiltration That’s Also Smaller and Cheaper
Product Review
Maximizing principles of low-impact development, FocalPoint offers biological stormwater treatment for streetscapes, parking lots, and other tight spaces.
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Porous Plus: Eco-Tek Pavers Include Regional Slag
Product Review
Eco-Tek porous pavers offer recycled and regional content in addition to stormwater management.
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Geopier's Low-Impact Foundation Support for Poor Soils
Product Review
The rammed aggregate pier (RAP) system uses compressed aggregate in a series of shafts to support foundations in poor soil, saving materials and trucking.
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Silva Cell Facilitates Urban Tree Growth
Product Review
The Silva Cell provides a framework that supports streetscapes and paved surfaces and encloses uncompacted subsurface soil so it can be used for tree-root growth or stormwater mitigation.
In The News
We break news down to the essentials and provide expert analysis.
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Analyze a Neighborhood with the Touch of a Button
News Brief
Opportunity360 scores neighborhoods on health, affordability, transportation, and more.
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To Save Cities, Save Trees
News Brief
Urban forests do $500 million worth of heavy lifting each year for the world’s largest cities—and there’s plenty of room to plant more.
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Green Spaces May Deter Crime, Urban Studies Reveal
News Brief
Parks could be the answer for some cities wrestling with drug-related violence, vandalism, and theft.
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U.N.: Walking and Cycling Infrastructure Is Urgent Health Priority
News Brief
A report calls for countries to invest 20% of transportation budgets in infrastructure improvements to promote safety and mitigate climate change
Perspective
Thought-provoking opinions from the most trusted minds in sustainability.
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Learning Resources
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