Eco-Friendly Landscaping: Your Path to LEED Certification Success
When it comes to creating a commercial property that’s both good for the environment and for the health of the people who work in and visit your property, LEED certification is the gold standard.
But achieving LEED certification requires a financial investment not everybody wants — or needs — to make, says James Kole, a branch manager at Level Green Landscaping.
It’s a lot.
But the landscaping elements required for LEED certification are still wise moves when it comes to helping the environment, Kole says, and making your property appealing to tenants who say environmentally friendly practices are important to them.
“We’re hearing more people interested in organic fertilizing, pollinators and native plants,” Kole says.
Bioswales are smart whether you’re pursuing LEED certification or not, Kole says.
Gently sloped troughs, they’re planted with plants and flowers, providing a path for water to run through slowly and efficiently. The plants and soil in the bioswale clean the runoff before it enters the water table, and are attractive landscape elements at the same time. (More on other smart water management solutions in a minute.)
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