The sustainable sites handbook : a complete guide to the principles strategies and practices for sustainable landscapes This book will be the official reference guide to Sustainable Sites Initiative Rating System the first national rating system for sustainable landscapes This official reference guide to the Sustainable Sites Initiative Rating System contains information on principles strategies technologies tools and best practices for sustainable site design applicable to any type of designed landscape with or without buildings ranging from shopping malls streetscapes subdivisions corporate and academic campuses transportation corridors parks and recreation areas all the way to single family homes. Equally useful as a guide to achieving SSI credits or as a guide to independent pursuit of sustainable sites it offers in depth coverage on important green topics