Holistic Homes
Some builders’ clients may take a whole-home approach to sustainability, seeking help designing outdoor areas that are just as environmentally
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Outdoor Living
Understanding green roofs and water sustainability
Green roofs aren’t the water hogs some people imagine them to be.
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Outdoor kitchens grow in popularity
Also growing is homeowners’ willingness to spend more money on outdoor living designs.
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3 factors for stress-free summer lawns
Landscapers need to remember these three things to prevent stress to customers’ lawns—and themselves.
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4 ways builders simplify pool construction in new homes
Early planning is a win-win-win for buyers, builders and pool contractors.
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Maximize impact (and income) with small water features
Water features with a small footprint can help landscapers serve clients who don’t have a lot of space to spare.
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New frontiers—Identifying opportunities in BIM
Most BIM software wasn’t created specifically for landscape architects, and it’s difficult to shoehorn those products into their workflows.
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Defensive design for resilient landscapes
Clients will appreciate resilient design when fire and flood threaten their homes.
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Rock and roll with metal elements in landscape designs
Retaining walls are a high-impact design element for clients with contemporary tastes.
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CertainTeed expands siding, fencing offerings: Product update
CertainTeed has made several product announcements in recent weeks, expanding both product offerings and available colors on existing lines.
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