Photos courtesy of SITES Certified US Land Port of Entry in Columbus, New Mexico

Soil is the living skin of our planet: the foundation of all terrestrial life, regulator of our atmosphere, ultimate recycler of our waste and source of our water, food and materials. But as we’ve populated this planet and shaped it to our needs, we have often forgotten how essential soil is for our very survival. 

SITES-certified Kingsbury Commons in Austin, TX

Chileans focus on putting education into action with the launch of a new free guide to sustainable landscapes from Chile’s Ministry of Housing and Urbanism and Chile Green Building Council.

Feature image: SITES certified University of Texas at El Paso.

Exploring the value of SITES through seven case studies from around the world.