This enhanced e-book serves as a design manual for those interested in gaining the knowledge and skills necessary for achieving sustainability in residential settings. It introduces the concept of regenerative design whereby built landscapes sustain and restore vital ecological functions and guides readers through a design process relevant to new or retrofit residential landscapes that not only minimizes environmental damage, but help repair it. The e-book is enhanced with photos, sketches, and case studies from built projects, accompanied by video walk-throughs.

-- Offers a single-source of solutions to common challenges that include water shortages, urban heat island, invasive species, habitat loss, flooding and stormwater pollution, air pollution and energy use

-- Provides the reader with resources to address regional environmental and human health and well-being concerns

-- Supports tool for regional and national green building programs such as LEED Neighborhood Development, LEED for Homes and Austin Energy Green Building

-- Appropriate for a wide range of professionals involved in the residential landscape industry