Drought Resistant Landscaping at the Green House

Construction continues on in the West Highlands community. This environmentally responsible green demonstration home will be open for tours in late August. Homeowners will be able to see sustainable design features first-hand that can be worked into home remodeling projects.

Starting next week Crab Apple landscaping will be installing drought resistant landscaping at the home. With Atlanta’s ongoing drought and our constant hot summers, landscaping that can beat the heat is a must.

The Green House is being built to EarthCraft standards and constructed of innovative green building materials.

Green features of the home include:

• grey water colletion
• rain barrels
• water saving drip irrigation system
• Energy Star appliances
• extreme envelope protection
• drought tolerant landscaping

The Green House will be auctioned off to the highest bidder in October 2008. All proceeds from the sale will be given to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, a not-for-profit organization that provides care, research, teaching, wellness and charity care for the children of Atlanta.