Sustainable Site Design by Claudia Dinep and Kristin Schwab is an excellent resource for those involved or interested in practicing sustainable landscape architecture. Within it the authors outline how sustainability in landscape has evolved over generations and the existing frameworks available for creating and evaluating sustainable design.

The text follows several components in a case-study format, and provides depth in conjunction with instructive information and abundant graphics.  Examples of components covered in the book include program development, regional and site assessment, and user experience. Each of these is paired with a specific project and location to highlight the need for integration of sustainability into all matters, big or small. As landscape design continues to increase in its complexity, professionals and students alike need resolutions to help them solve problems. This book seeks to provide answers within a broader context and introduce regional characteristics into landscape design, better connecting professionals and their projects to the world around them.

Take a look at this valuable resource and support the sustainable landscape initiative. Now more than ever we need to take into account the multiple frameworks that exist within our projects. By understanding the lessons presented in this book, landscape can become more regenerative and integrated into our regional landscape.