Resources

Access resources to learn more about sustainable landscape design and development.

Rating system resources

Review the SITES Rating System and scorecard that provides you with a complete set of prerequisites and credits used for measuring site sustainability. Purchase the Reference Guide for the SITES v2 Rating System for guidance in pursuing certification, such as what submittal documentation is needed to meet the requirements; how to do calculations and prepare documentation; and more.

SITES Rating System & Scorecard

(also in Chinese & Spanish)

SITES Reference Guide (pdf): $219

SITES Reference Guide (print): $249

SITES v2 Addenda

Synergies between SITES & LEED

Synergies between SITES & LEED ND

LEED v4 to SITES Readiness Tool

SITES Pilot Credit: SITES Accredited Professional

Pilot Credit: Carbon Performance

SITES Pilot Credit: Safety First

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Case studies

For more SITES certified projects, explore the project directory.

Chicago Navy Pier

Washington Canal Park

Xuhui Runway Park

Dell Medical District, University of Texas at Austin

University of Texas at El Paso

HP Inc. Boise, Idaho Campus

West Laurel Hill's Nature Sanctuary

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SITES AP

SITES AP Candidate Handbook

SITES AP One Pager

SITES AP exam: Four-week study plan

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Marketing, PR and Additional Education

SITES Client Deck

SITES Overview

Why SITES

GBCI Trademark Policy & Branding Guidelines

Public Relations Guidelines

Regulations using SITES

SITES and the U.N. SDGs

From Risk to Resilience

Real Estate and Biodiversity: What You Need to Know