Archive for the 'Sustainability' Category
Verdant Thumb
Verdant Design has a separate blog for sustainable garden design called Verdant Thumb. It shows the ongoing life and changes of our 3-year-old rain garden, sustainable practices, favorite plants, and situations we have encountered. It is more of a gardening perspective for those who would like ideas for a yard. We hope it is a help for you.
No commentsWhat is LEED?
LEED stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. It is a voluntary building rating system that evaluates buildings in five areas:sustainable site development, water savings, energy efficiency, materials and resources selection, and indoor environmental quality. US Green Building Council (USGBC) certifies the buildings using the LEED rating system with the hope that it will increase sustainable practices from concept to construction. In order to do this in a standardized manner, individuals can become LEED Accredited Professionals (LEED AP). This shows a level of understanding green building techniques, the LEED system, and the approval process. John Pacyga with Verdant Design, LLC is a LEED Accredited Professional.
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No commentsCycling to meetings
We take sustainability seriously. Whenever possible, we will commute by bike to meetings for instance. Why? Because for short trips, it can’t be beat:
When longer trips require more time, we use an efficient, 4-cylinder car. So for your short trips, have you considered biking or walking rather than driving?
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