Daiwa House Group MIRAI KACHI KYOSO Center

Daiwa House Industry Co., Ltd. has opened the Daiwa House Group MIRAI KACHI KYOSO Center in Nara, Japan. This facility is a place where all generations, from children to adults, can learn, think, and grow together, and where human resources who co-create the values of the future can be nurtured together with society. The outdoor space is always open to the public, and anyone can freely stroll around and feel the seasons. 

Orange Mall Green Infrastructure Project at Arizona State University

As a commitment to Arizona State University’s overall sustainability goals, Orange Mall Green Infrastructure Project is the first to be submitted for Sustainable SITES certification. Located in the core of ASU’s Tempe Campus, the project replaces a former section of roadway and cul-de-sac with a new pedestrian mall and multi-use plaza for programmed events and informal social gatherings by students, faculty and staff.

From the ground up: Sustainable sites start with healthy soils

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.