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Information about residential landscaping, xeriscaping, decks, concrete patios, and fences.
Consider using the products below to take advantage of their potential to provide one or more of the following in the homes you build: Affordability, Energy Efficiency, Quality & Durability, Environmental Performance, and Safety.
Guides for designing and building various types of construction
General recommendations and accepted practices
Evaluation of how products and systems perform in real life applications
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TechPractices: Bentley Residence, Steamboat Springs, CO
This 3,000 sf custom home is for a client who desires to showcase resource efficiency and recycled materials.
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TechPractices: Medallion Homes, San Antonio, TX
Medallion Homes, a San Antonio home building company, is committed to constructing energy-efficient and environmentally friendly homes at an affordable price.
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TechPractices: Medallion Homes, The Craftsman, San Antonio, TX
Medallion Homes builds a low-energy, low-maintenance home through an environmentally-conscious design with a simple charm.
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Evaluation of how products and systems perform in real
life applications
Frequently asked questions, answered by home building professionals
Recommended Web resources for additional information
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American Rainwater Catchment Systems Association (ARCSA)
ARCSA promotes rainwater catchment systems in the United States through educational opportunities and the exchange of information at our Web site and through our workshops.
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American Society of Landscape Architects
the American Society of Landscape Architects is the national professional association representing landscape architects. Their website includes links to Landscape Architecture Magazine and Landscape Online e-newsletter.
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Building Stone Institute (BSI)
Building Stone Institute provides educational guidance on natural stone materials (granite, limestone, marble, quartzite, sandstone, slate and specialty building stones)and the stone industry. On this site you will find a glossary of terms, recommended practices, and restoration articles.
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Chain Link Fence Manufacturers Institute (CLFMI)
The Chain Link Fence Manufacturers Institute offers loads of information for homeowners, architects, contractors, and security specialists.
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Eagle Point - Business and Technology Solutions for Land Development Organizations
Eagle Point offers 26 desktop solutions that run on three CAD platforms and focus on surveying, civil engineering, landscape architecture and irrigation design. We also offer field survey solutions run on five different data collectors, mobile RTK GPS solutions and GPS base station networking solutions.
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HarvestH2O.com
An online community for rainwater harvesting. Includes articles, resources, and frequently asked questions.
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Harvesting Rainwater for Landscape Use
This website contains basic information on rainwater catchment techniques, primarily in the Southwestern U.S.
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Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute (ICPI)
The Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute represents the interlocking concrete pavement industry in North America. Good information for homeowners and design professionals.
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Landscape Online
Landscape Online features news and resources for landscaping professionals. You can also subscribe to Landscape Architect and Specifier News or Landscape Contractor National.
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National Training Center for Stone and Masonry Trades
Training seminars and publications for the Stone and Masonry Trades.
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Professional Landcare Network (PLANET)
PLANET, the Professional Landcare Network, serves lawn care professionals, exterior maintenance contractors, installation/design/build professionals, and interiorscapers.
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WaterWiser: The Water Efficiency Clearinghouse
The Links section of this site si good for accessing information on all aspects of water conservation. Sites pertaining to water conserving appliances, drip irrigation, xeriscape, landscaping, and community water conservation programs are listed by category.
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Xeriscape Council of New Mexico: Xeriscape Conference
The Xeriscape Council of NM hosts the annual Xeriscape Conference. Their website also offers information about the principals of xeriscaping.
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Xeriscape Study
Southern Nevada Water Authority.
The Xersicape Conversion Study began in 1995, and initial results show even densely-planted xeriscapes save enormous volumes of water.
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