Shield the house with landscape features

Neutralize characteristics that detract from the site.
Road noise, streetlights, unpleasant views, wind, and excessive sunlight can be problems on some lots. Earthen berms, walls, plants and other landscaping features can help make them go away. Work with landscape architects or landscape contractors to find solutions.

Learn more in the Green Building Encyclopedia

Landscape: Native Plants and Soil

Further Resources

Site Planning for Solar Access: A Guide to Residential Developers and Builders, Erley Duncan and Martin Jaffe, U.S. Department of Energy (1980).