Energy-wise landscape design: a new approach for your home and garden

Arranging the Landscape to Help Cool a House in Summer.

The sun and the wind

Shading the house

Cooling the air around the house

Cooling the ground near the house

Arranging the Landscape to Help Warm a House in Winter. Taking advantage of the sun's heat

Reducing the chilling effect of winter wind

Designing the Realm of Plants. Creating healthy working ecosystems

Reducing (or eliminating) lawn

Using water efficiently

Designing the Whole Property. Fitting the landscape to the land

Designing the car zone

Making the most of every element

Situating new homes with energy in mind

Construction and Care. Installing and maintaining planted areas

Building structures in the landscape

Constructing new homesites

Generating Energy in Your Landscape. Making electricity from sunlight

Generating electricity from the wind

Harnessing the energy of flowing water

Capturing the warmth of the ground

Lights in the Landscape. Lighting with energy in mind

Plant Lists.