Design Ecology
LIVING ROOFS
Engineered substrate, soils, and plant material over a building or structure.
Benefits
LIVING WALLS
Vertical planted systems, usually hydroponic, and often using a non-soil growing media.
Benefits
RAINWATER HARVESTING
Storage and reuse of rainwater, primarily for irrigation, toilet flushing, and fire safety.
Benefits
NATURAL SWIMMING POOLS
Chlorine-free pools utilize wetland plants and ultraviolet light to maintain water quality.
Benefits
GREYWATER RECYCLING
Reuse of wastewater from sinks, laundry, and bathing, primarily for irrigation purposes.
Benefits
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
Controlled use of surplus surface water in the landscape.
Benefits
Living Roofs

Mitigate Fire Risk
Reduction of Cooling Demand
Stormwater Control
Habitat for Birds & Butterflies
Mitigates 'Urban Heat Island'
Improved Water Quality
Living Walls

Reduction of Cooling Demands
Habitat for Birds and Butterflies
Conditioning Of Indoor Air
Water Filtration
Aesthetic Benefit
Stormwater Conveyance
Rainwater Harvesting

Protect Water Resources
Mitigate Fire Risk
Provide Water Security
Reduce Infrastructure Demand
Stormwater Control
Natural Swimming Pools

Reduce Chlorine Impacts
Chlorine-Free Water
Provides Wetland Habitat
Beautiful Landscape Element
Low Energy Use
Backup Fire Storage
Greywater Recycling

Protect Water resources
Reduce Infrastructure Demand
Reduce Chemical Fertilizers
Reduce Potable Demand
Stormwater Management

Code Compliance
Improved Water Quality
Flood Control
Improved Water Quality
Groundwater Recharge
Erosion Control