Sustainable Sites Initiative (SITES ) Lessons Learned from Residential Projects

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1 Sustainable Sites Initiative (SITES Lessons Learned from Residential Projects SUN-B1 American Society of Landscape Architects Annual Meeting - Denver, CO Pilot projects recently tested the effectiveness and relevancy of the Sustainable Sites Initiative (SITES. Moderated by ASLA s SITES staff liaison, the principals of two award-winning west coast firms share their experience gaining SITES certification for single family and multi-family residential projects. Learn successful strategies for approaching sustainable design with the goals of beauty and abundance. Learning Objectives 1. Understand what SITES provides for designers and clients of residential projects. 2. Gain practical knowledge and tools to maximize ecosystem services on residential projects of all scales. 3. View in-depth strategies behind two highly successful completed residential projects that meet SITES standards and overcome obstacles for meeting SITES benchmarks.. Discover how to incorporate SITES sustainable design approach into your practice. Speaker Bios Liz Guthrie, ASLA LEED Green Associate Washington D.C. Liz Guthrie, ASLA, LEED Green Associate, serves as ASLA s staff liaison to the Sustainable Sites Initiative (SITES and coordinates member involvement in SITES, working with volunteers, leadership and other related partner organizations to promote and advance the work of SITES and key issues of sustainability. Liz s experience includes work as a landscape architect and planner on both the east and west coasts, and has held teaching positions with several museums and independent schools. Liz holds a Master s Degree in Landscape Architecture from Cornell University, and a Bachelor s Degree in Growth and Structure of Cities from Haverford College. Susan VanAtta, FASLA VAI/VanAtta Associates, Inc. Susan Van Atta, FASLA, leads VAI/VanAtta Associates, Inc., a widely published and diverse practice based on California s Central Coast. Recognized with State and National ASLA, AIA and APA awards, Susan has been on the other side of the table by serving on design and award juries for the AIA, CNU and others. An author of a book on California native plants, her philosophy regarding sustainable design has been published in journals as well. Her 3 years of commitment and contributions to landscape architecture s fitting role in sustainable design began with degrees in Environmental Studies and later, Landscape Architecture. Past ASLA Annual meeting presentations include Inside the LA Studio in which her office presented their environmentally sensitive approach to design. Margie Grace, APLD GDA/Grace Design Associates, Inc. Margie Grace, APLD; Grace Design Associates, Inc. (GDA. Margie Grace is a landscape designer and licensed landscape contractor with 3 years experience designing and building residential and commercial projects. GDA has received numerous awards, and their projects have been published both nationally and internationally. Victoria Garden Mews is a multifamily redevelopment project in historic downtown Santa Barbara, designed and built by Grace Design Associates, Inc. and is the first-ever residential project to achieve SITES certification. Margie has served as president of the Green Building Alliance and received the Landscape Designer of the Year Award from the Association of Professional Landscape Designers. 1

2 Sustainable Sites Initiative (SITES An Introduction 1. Sustainable Sites Initiative (SITES a. Definition b. Guiding Principles 2. SITES Framework a. Ecosystem Services b. Paradigm Change c. Project Application 3. SITES Pilot Program a. Project Types b. Existing Conditions c. Project Size d. Credits Approved and Accepted. SITES v2 a. Rating system and reference guide b. Prerequisites c. Schedule d. Rating System Pathways. SITES and other organizations a. SITES Participating Organizations b. USGBC + LEED 2

3 SitePlan : Blurring the Line Between Landscape & Architecture. age existing drain way 19.7' 19.7' ' 8 ( N 11'1"E (9 N89 3'"W N 11'1"E (9 9.2' ( 7 S1 '"W chicken corral 3 compost bins ( beehive N89 3'"W 9 upper vine covered trellis over veranda (1 D F (1 1.9' E ' 2 Coyote Single Family Residence Montecito, CA (18 N78 2'3"W vegetable garden A G C photovoltaic cells 2 lower 1 solar collector for hot water 1 1 ( (1 (1 Coyote House, a learning lab for VAI/ Van Atta Associates, features Sustainable Sites credits H B I that include: 1. Site Context a. Re-develop degraded sites: The project includes reclamation of a neighborhood landfill. 2. Pre-design Assessment + Planning 1 Stormwater from to gutter waterfall and cisterns A Zipline tree large shrubs Native trees a. andthe pre-design site assessment isrunused as an illustration inb the presentation. 2 Detention basin directs on water to cistern Neighborhood trail link C Treehouse platform 3 Bioswale and riparian restoration 3. Site Design- Water Catch basin to Bioswale D Bocce ball court Fruit trees a. Manage precipitation: Techniques include a detention basin, s and E Pool Rain gardens Citrus and berries irrigated with graywater sandstone paving, stepping F Green overlook Regional cisterns. stones and walls G Firetruck turnaround for basketball, b. Design functional stormwater features as amenities: These include a rainwater fall, tetherball, badminton and more H Outdoor aromatherapy shower rain-chains, EPIC and rainwater gardens. I Recycled plastic turf slide c. Restore aquatic ecosystems: drainage was transformed into habitat with weed removal and riparian plantings.. Site Design- Soil + Vegetation a. Control and Manage Invasive Plants: Weed removal experimentation throughout entire site. b. Conserve and use native plants: Native trees nurtured and competition removed, along with plant communities created onsite.. Site Design- Materials Selection a. Re-use salvaged materials: Eucalyptus removed in favor of Oak Trees used for trim wood, etc. b. Use regional materials: Sliced Santa Barbara sandstone used for paving.. Site Design- Human Health + Well-being a. Support physical activity: Man cave, pool and spa, bocce ball, basketball, ping-pong, hiking trails, and more. b. Provide on-site food production: Food production includes Orchards irrigated with graywater, vegetable beds over cisterns, edible landscape plants including native edibles, chickens and beekeeping. 2 S 11'1"W ' S 11'1"W ' 2 1 N 1 private drive (approxi mate loca tion (outline continues on following page... 3

4 SitePlan : Blurring the Line Between Landscape & Architecture. age existing drain way 19.7' 19.7' ' 8 ( N 11'1"E (9 N89 3'"W N 11'1"E (9 9.2' ( 7 S1 '"W chicken corral 3 compost bins ( beehive N89 3'"W 9 upper vine covered trellis over veranda (1 D F (1 1.9' E ' 2 Coyote Single Family Residence Montecito, CA vegetable garden A (continued... (18 N78 2'3"W G C photovoltaic cells 2 lower 1 solar collector for hot water 1 7. Construction H B a. Divert construction and demolition materials from disposal: The entire home, I including landscape elements, was deconstructed and recycled. 8. Operations + Maintenance a. Recycle organic matter: Compost bins and chickens renew all food and garden disposables. 1 Stormwater A Zipline tree from to gutter waterfall and cisterns Native trees b. anduse renewable sources for landscape electricity: Photovoltaic s and solar hot water large shrubs 2 Detention basin directs run on water to cistern B Neighborhood trail link provide energy for the3 pool and spa. C Treehouse platform Bioswale and riparian restoration Catch basin to Bioswale D Bocce ball court Fruit trees 9. Education + Performance Monitoring Rain gardens E Pool Regionala. Promote sustainability awareness and education: This includes a take away sandstone paving, stepping Citrus and berries irrigated with graywater F Green overlook stones and walls Firetruck turnaround for basketball, G brochure for the many tours, and publication in journals, magazines and newspapers tetherball, badminton and more 1. Innovation or Exemplary Performance: H Outdoor aromatherapy shower slide I Recycled a. Many credits overlap, techniques that meet many goals may leadplastic to turfthese credits. 1 (1 (1 ( 2 S 11'1"W ' S 11'1"W ' 2 1 N 1 private drive (approxi mate loca tion

5 Victoria Garden Mews Multi-Family Residence Victoria Garden Mews, a multi-family infill project, developed by the end-users to realize their shared goal of sustainable living. First residential project to recieve SITES certification worldwide. 1. Project overview a. Program and goals 2. Challenges a. Site specific challenges b. Local ordinances and regulatory agencies and their effect on project design and sustainability c. Other challenges 3. Process a. Sustainable strategies and innovations b. Specific design solutions c. Test Driving SITES 1. Application of SITES a. Approach and tips for user-friendly experience b. SITES as a tool to enhance design c. Value of hands-on involvement throughout construction d. Before and after joining SITES Pilot Program 2. SIT ES features and practices a. Sustainable Site Selection b. Site Planning c. Sustainable Materials and System Selection d. Stormwater Management e. Outdoor Gathering Spaces f. Age In Place Features g. On-site Food Production h. Water-wise Practices i. Innovative Irrigation j. Public Outreach (outine continues on following page...

6 Victoria Garden Mews Multi-Family Residence (continued.... Maintenance and stewardship a. The future of the project. Project successes a. Sustainable lifestyle b. Certifications and awards. Lessons learned a. Integrated Team Approach b. Ecosystem thinking c. Tips, tricks and techniques d. The value of integrating SITES into your practice