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<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />At Spohn Ranch, we design with a keen sense of green planning/building methods and environmental and social <br />responsibility. The bigger picture of sustaining planet earth is always top priority. <br />Do it right the first time, designing with sustainability in mind <br /> Thorough soils testing & analysis <br /> Create a compacted base <br /> Thorough use of steel edge protection <br /> Meticulous use of plastic for proper concrete curing <br />Work with the site <br /> Preserve as much natural topography as possible, let the site dictate the design <br /> Balance cut and fill <br /> Preserve existing trees when possible <br /> Capitalize on natural elevation changes <br />Incorporate local and recycled materials <br /> Specify materials with environmentally responsible production – steel, lumber, dowels, etc. <br /> Source material suppliers within close radius of job site <br /> Get creative with fill material <br /> Repurpose existing site features by weaving them into the skateable terrain <br /> Specify fly-ash into the concrete mix design <br /> Integrate native planting & vegetation <br />o Low maintenance <br />o Less synthetic pesticides & fertilizers <br />o Complement the local ecosystem and promote regional identity <br />Plan for water efficiency <br /> Design with smart stormwater management - if possible, manage water within site boundary <br /> Incorporate landscaped areas, bioswales and bio-filtration islands into the terrain <br /> Help remove pollutants from surface runoff water <br /> Sediment control fencing during construction <br />Create integrated public spaces <br /> Inviting spaces encourage environmental stewardship <br /> Complement the surrounding area, instead of fighting against it <br /> Less concrete hardscape, more permeable surface area and color pigments to reduce heat island effect <br />ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY