There is a lot of sustainability talk in the higher education community, but who is delivering on the promise? Prospective students (and prospective donors) are bombarded with marketing pitches that tout sustainability in food and waste recycling, energy-saving buildings, and more, but the standard sustainability… [Read More]
7 Reasons You Should be Using SITES v2 for Ecological Restoration
Although the Sustainable Sites Initiative (SITES™) Rating System may first appear to be just another green rating system, SITES can be a valuable resource for ecological site restoration projects (even if you are not going for certification). For those who have not familiarized themselves with… [Read More]
The Sustainable Sites Initiative (SITES v2) Rating System is Here!
The most comprehensive system for developing sustainable landscapes, the SITES v2 Rating System, has been officially released by the Sustainable Sites Initiative™ (SITES™) program. The SITES Rating System provides guidance for sustainable land design, development and land management practices that provide Triple Bottom Line benefits –… [Read More]
30 and Counting: SITES Certified Pilot Project List Grows
Studioverde has been involved with the Sustainable Sites Initiative (SITES™) through outreach and education since 2009. We are very excited to see that the number of SITES certified Pilot Projects recently grew to 30, including two educational facilities: an elementary school that created outdoor classrooms to enhance outdoor… [Read More]