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Get the definitive resource guide for sustainable site design, construction, and management.The Sustainable Sites Initiative (SITES) is transforming land design, development, and management practices across the United States with the first national rating system for sustainable landscapes. The Sustainable Sites Handbook features comprehensive and detailed information on principles, strategies, technologies, tools, and best practices for sustainable site design. Contributors to this book are some of the same experts that carefully shaped the SITES rating tool, ensuring thorough coverage of the broad range of topics related to sustainable site design.The Sustainable Sites Handbook offers indepth coverage of design, construction, and management for systems of hydrology, vegetation, soils, materials, and human health and wellbeing. Focusing primarily on environmental site design and ecosystem services, this wideranging guide also covers issues of social equity, economic feasibility, and stewardship, which are crucial to the success of any sustainable site.Equally useful as a handbook for obtaining SITES credits or for the independent development of sustainable sites, The Sustainable Sites Handbook is an indispensible resource for practicing professionals in landscape architecture, landscape design, architecture, civil engineering, land planning, horticulture, ecology, environmental engineering, landscape contracting, and parks and recreation management.
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- Q: What is The Sustainable Sites Handbook about? A: The Sustainable Sites Handbook provides a comprehensive guide to sustainable site design, construction, and management, focusing on principles, strategies, and best practices for creating sustainable landscapes.
- Q: Who is the author of The Sustainable Sites Handbook? A: The author of The Sustainable Sites Handbook is Meg Calkins, who is an expert in the field of sustainable landscape architecture.
- Q: How many pages are in The Sustainable Sites Handbook? A: The Sustainable Sites Handbook contains 560 pages of detailed information and guidance on sustainable landscape practices.
- Q: What are the key topics covered in The Sustainable Sites Handbook? A: Key topics include hydrology, vegetation, soils, materials, human health, ecosystem services, social equity, and economic feasibility related to sustainable site design.
- Q: Is The Sustainable Sites Handbook suitable for beginners? A: Yes, The Sustainable Sites Handbook is designed to be a resource for both professionals and beginners interested in sustainable landscape practices.
- Q: What is the publication date of The Sustainable Sites Handbook? A: The Sustainable Sites Handbook was published on January 18, 2012.
- Q: What format is The Sustainable Sites Handbook available in? A: The Sustainable Sites Handbook is available in hardcover format.
- Q: Can The Sustainable Sites Handbook help with obtaining SITES credits? A: Yes, it serves as a helpful handbook for obtaining SITES credits and for the independent development of sustainable sites.
- Q: Who would benefit from reading The Sustainable Sites Handbook? A: Practicing professionals in landscape architecture, civil engineering, ecology, and environmental engineering would benefit from this handbook.
- Q: What edition of The Sustainable Sites Handbook is available? A: The current edition of The Sustainable Sites Handbook is the first edition.