Library Guides: Landscape Architecture &amp; Design Research Guide: Sustainable Design

Online Resources for Sustainable Design

Sustainable Sites Initiative
The Sustainable Sites Initiative™ (SITES™) program is an interdisciplinary effort by the American Society of Landscape Architects, the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center at The University of Texas at Austin and the United States Botanic Garden to create voluntary national guidelines and performance benchmarks for sustainable land design, construction and maintenance practices.
Sustainable Landscape Information Series
The goal of the SULIS is to provide sustainable landscape information to the public and to the horticulture/landscape industry. This module includes information on many landscape design topics.

Building Green
The Building Green database is an online suite of information about environmentally friendly design, construction, and use of buildings.

Energy Saver 101: Everything You Need to Know about Landscaping
A website from Energy.gov with energy efficient suggestions for landscaping.
Water-Efficient Landscaping
This website was developed by the California Urban Water Conservation Council. It offers suggestions for the efficient use of water in and around the home.
U.S. Green Building Council
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) is made up of tens of thousands of member organizations, chapters and student and community volunteers. Find information on LEED building and certification here.
Sustainable Design Guides
Links to resources on many types of sustainable design from the American Society of Landscape Architects.