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TABLE OF CONTENTS

HERE’S A SAMPLE OF WHAT’S INSIDE: EDITOR’S NOTE 02
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“Mineral amendments The Inside Scoop 12
include perlite, hadite
and pumice. These GREEN BUILDING NEWS 50
commonly used minerals 52
help create large pores in Innovations, Research and Tips on Sustainable Building 54
the soil through which 56
both air and water can GARDENS: FERTILE GROUND FOR LOYAL CUSTOMERS 58
move; they are also 61
sterile and dimensionally SUBURBAN MAKEOVER 14 64
and chemically stable.”
This inspiring project in Portland, Oregon, shows how to transform
(p.35) the typical suburban landscape into one that conserves irrigation
water, absorbs stormwater and serves as a haven for wildlife.
ON THE COVER
UP TO THE CHALLENGE 33
THE RETURN OF THE GARDEN
Learn how to overcome the challenges that inhibit the effectiveness
Artist: Liza Kelley of “green” stormwater infrastructure.

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up-to-date news analysis, case studies, new green
projects, code and reg updates, thought-provoking These strategies can help protect homes and communities from ever
blogs, cutting-edge products and much more. more frequent wildfires.

8 GREEN BUILDER March/April 2016 SAVING WATER

Tips, Technology and Common Sense Solutions for a Thirsty World

INTERNET OF THINGS

Connected Technology for Smarter Homes, Neighborhoods and Cities

RESILIENT HOUSING

Buildings and Systems That Are Ready for Anything

TINY HOUSES

Living Small to Make Room for Abundance

ENERGY SOLUTIONS

Sustainable Power From This Day Forward

CODEWATCH

The Latest on Green-Related Construction Rules and Regulations

FROM THE TAILGATE

New Offerings for the Sustainable Minded

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