by Lisa Van Liefde | Feb 14, 2019 | Green-Sustainable
Stone that can be locally sourced is abundant in the U.S.A. Locally sourced stone, related to guidelines set out by US Green Building for LEED accreditation, is stone that is quarried or harvested within 500 miles of the build site. There are numerous natural stone...
by Lisa Van Liefde | Sep 4, 2018 | Green-Sustainable, Santa Barbara Sandstone
Santa Barbara Sandstone is a beautiful locally sourced option! Santa Barbara Sandstone, locally sourced from Southern California, is an excellent building and landscape stone. Santa Barbara sandstone is not ‘quarried’, but rather ‘harvested’ as boulders. The stone is...
by Lisa Van Liefde | Aug 1, 2018 | Green-Sustainable, Landscape Design
No matter where you live, isn’t it time to consider a more water-wise and fire-safe landscape for your garden? From our friends at Houzz.com, this article “Fire-Wise Landscapes Can Help Keep Your Home and Property Safe” is full of compelling facts and advice...
by Lisa Van Liefde | Feb 22, 2018 | Green-Sustainable, Landscape Design
Sustainability is a key part of landscape design Since 1899, the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) has been the professional association for landscape architects in the United States, representing more than 15,000 members. The Society’s mission is to...
by Lisa Van Liefde | Dec 12, 2017 | Green-Sustainable, Natural Stone
The latest in a series of studies conducted by Dodge Data & Analytics in partnership with the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) shows that green homes are continuing to gain market share. The National Association of Home Builders is a Washington-based...
by Lisa Van Liefde | Oct 3, 2017 | Green-Sustainable, Natural Stone
Natural stone, specifically recycled – reclaimed cobblestone, promotes a green, sustainable environment. Reclaimed cobblestone, which has been kept from landfills, such as Historic European Cobblestone®, is material that is beneficial in several ways. The American...
by Lisa Van Liefde | Sep 12, 2017 | Green-Sustainable, Landscape Design
Design a Beautiful Fall Garden That Pollinators Will Love
by Lisa Van Liefde | Jul 24, 2017 | Green-Sustainable
Natural stone is Mother Nature’s original green building material. Natural stone is 100% natural, green, sustainable. At Monarch Stone International, we believe in the inherent qualities of natural stone and support building with green, sustainable materials....
by Lisa Van Liefde | Jun 21, 2017 | Green-Sustainable, Natural Stone
Green building = environmental responsibility and resource efficiency Green building, also known as green construction or sustainable building, refers to both the structure and the application of processes that are environmentally responsible and resource-efficient...
by Lisa Van Liefde | Feb 16, 2017 | Green-Sustainable, Landscape Design
Here are just five of the many interesting landscape trends ‘World Landscape Architect’ predict in 2017. Climate Adaptation The discussion around climate change in the media is still revolving around the issue and less around solutions. However, in recent...
