- Type: Hardcover Book.
- Publisher: John Wiley
- Language : English
The Sustainable Sites Handbook: Principles, Strategies & Best Practices for Sustainable Landscapes, 1st Edition (ISBN 9780470643556)
The Sustainable Sites Handbook by Meg Calkins is a comprehensive, practice-driven guide to planning, designing, and managing sustainable outdoor environments. Part of the respected Wiley Series in Sustainable Design, this handbook bridges ecological science with real-world landscape architecture, making it a key reference for designers, planners, engineers, and students focused on sustainability.
Product Details
- Title: The Sustainable Sites Handbook
- Edition: 1st Edition
- Series: Wiley Series in Sustainable Design
- Author: Meg Calkins
- ISBN-13: 9780470643556
- Format: Paperback
- Price: $55.99
- Minimum Order: 3 Copies
- Availability: In Stock | Free Shipping
About This Book
This handbook delivers a complete framework for integrating sustainability into site planning and landscape design. Drawing from ecological best practices, environmental science, and green construction, it shows how to protect ecosystems, conserve resources, and create landscapes that support human and environmental health.
Key Features
- Strategies for Sustainable Site Development: Practical tools and metrics for soil conservation, water efficiency, habitat preservation, and material selection.
- Design Guidance for Green Infrastructure: Approaches for stormwater systems, native planting, erosion control, and low-impact design.
- Case Studies & Real-World Applications: Detailed examples from parks, campuses, civic spaces, and commercial developments.
- Alignment with LEED & Sustainable Sites Initiative (SITES): Concepts that support certification and performance goals.
- Interdisciplinary Focus: Applicable to planners, landscape architects, civil engineers, environmental scientists, and sustainability professionals.
Topics Covered
- Ecological Foundations for Sustainable Sites
- Site Assessment & Environmental Analysis
- Water, Soil, and Vegetation Management
- Sustainable Materials & Construction Practices
- Green Infrastructure & Low-Impact Development
- Climate Adaptation & Resilient Landscape Design
- Performance Metrics & Maintenance Strategies
Who Is This Book For?
- Landscape architecture students and professionals
- Urban and environmental planners
- Civil and environmental engineers
- Sustainability consultants and green building teams
- Developers and municipal planning departments
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Summary
The Sustainable Sites Handbook is an essential resource for anyone committed to creating landscapes that support ecological health and sustainable development. Order your minimum of 3 copies today with free shipping.
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