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REVISION HOUSE SCOTTSDALE PROJECT

COURTESY OF RACHIO

COURTESY OF MSI RACHIO

Smart Irrigation for a Harsh

Climate
MSI, INTERIOR FINISH It is no secret that Scottsdale has a dry climate, with

MATERIALS temperature spikes of more than 110 degrees in summer. The
Scottsdale ReVISION House is situated on a man-made lake
Natural Advantages that supports an aquatic ecosystem, with many species of plant
and animal life. Keeping the landscape and gardens thriving
MSI International has a large selection of the latest counter, wall and requires some dedicated care and attention. That’s why Rachio’s
flooring surfaces, and it provides inspirational input on the latest global
automated system became part of our overall sanctuary
trends in hard surfaces: planning.
■ User-friendly online visualizer tools assist in envisioning the products
But the system is much more than just a sprinkler “timer.”
in our home. It’s a smart system that helps us achieve specific goals:
■ Natural and man-made surfaces combine durability and modern design. Rachio smart sprinkler controllers allow us to zone the yard to
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■ The company has a commitment to recycling and reuse at all
suit the plants’ water needs, using exactly the right amount of
manufacturing facilities.
water at the right time automatically.
■ Products qualify for LEED credits—non-toxic, natural materials do not Rachio ties in with local weather.
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release volatile organic compounds (VOCs).
■ The Rachio nutrient system can actually help build the
biological content and structure of our soil, using beneficial
microbes and micronutrients to naturally strengthen plant
roots—while preventing dangerous chemical runoff.
DUPONT FOREVERLAWN

Grass that Stays Green

Natural grass in the Scottsdale climate is difficult to maintain in the summer. The
heat is intense. But we wanted to incorporate the luxurious look of natural grass in
our landscaping plan, and save the smart irrigation for other landscape features.
Identifying a perfect low-maintenance synthetic turf option took some
sleuthing. We wanted grass with the right color and texture that is also long
lasting, and with no chemical odor. Here’s why we landed on ForeverLawn:
■ The product met our aesthetic goals. It has a premium “lifelike” grass look, a
COURTESY OF DUPONT ■ ■ It requires no watering ever, and minimal maintenance.
natural color and texture.
ForeverLawn includes recycled content and contributes to LEED certification.

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