Anthony Sblendorio, Principal of Back to Nature, will take part in a panel discussion for "New York City's Built Environment: Opportunities, Incentives and the Carbon Challenge" hosted by Polytechnic Institute of New York University's New York City Accelerator for a Clean and Renewable Economy (NYC ARCE).
New York’s iconic skyline is defined by 950,000 buildings, which also generate approximately 80 percent of our city’s greenhouse gases. The panel discussion will bring together experts who are helping create a future that begins to improve the link between energy and environment for the well-being of New York.
The panel will also include:
- Mathis Wackernagel, Ph.D., executive director of Global Footprint Network, an international think tank working to assess sustainability through use of a resource accounting tool.
- Jerry MacArthur Hultin, President NYU-Poly
- Imke Oster, vice president of New York City’s Economic Development Corporation, who will address existing city incentives and programs which are targeted at energy efficiency and innovations in the building sector.
Date: Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Time: 6:00 p.m. Panel Discussion, 7:00 p.m. Networking Reception
Where: NYU-Poly Varick St. Incubator – 160 Varick St. 12th Floor
Fern Valley, one of New Jersey’s first ecologically-friendly developments, has relaunched its website. Now you can view beautiful photos and learn more about Fern Valley and its available lots.
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Anthony Sblendorio, CEO of Back to Nature Landscape Associates, Inc. is donating a constructed wetland for auction in celebration for the Upper Raritan Watershed Association’s 50th Anniversary. In honor of this milestone, Back to Nature will design and install a beautiful and sustainable wetland for one lucky bidder.
Building a constructed wetland on your property is a wonderful way to help your outdoor environment, produce a beautiful landscape feature, and help your local aquifer. Constructed wetlands capture rainwater runoff from impervious areas, filter water pollutants, help with flooding and recharge diminished groundwater.
Date:
June 6, 2009
Place:
Ellistan, Peapack, NJ
Anthony Sblendorio, principal at Back to Nature, and Mark Biedron from The Willow School will host a Tour at Willow School on May 4th, 2009. The tour will discuss the Willow School and the process - from conceptual planning to meeting challenges during design and construction to what is successfully working and what is next in store for the school as it continues to evolve- as well as lead the tour around the buildings and site pointing out highlights from built elements to all the regenerative landscaping components. The tour is a part of the Northeast Regional Conference hosted by the Council for Educational Facility Planners International (www.cefpi.org)
Michael Fleischacker, Vice President of Back to Nature has been featured in an article in New Jersey Monthly. Back to Nature and PAI Architects are working with the Sheeleighs to build their soon-to-be LEED-certified home that compliments their lifestyle. The Sheeleighs are working to adopt various green strategies such as solar energy, recycled building materials, energy-efficient windows, low-flow toilets, low-VOC paints and furniture finishes, rain gardens, greywater (for toilets and refilling the pool), and dry wells. The Sheeleighs are also planning on growing their own produce and herbs and may also add a beehive from which to harvest honey.
To read this article and others about Back to Nature visit www.backtonature.net/inthenews
It is not enough to protect and conserve our natural resources. Many of our systems are in a state of poor health and disrepair.
Armed with regenerative design solutions and strategic partnerships, our team of trained experts will work with you to understand the current health of your natural resources. We then identify critical living systems needed to improve these habitats. Finally we restore these living systems to a state where they can self-organize, grow and evolve in a healthy way on their own.
Our services include:
• Regenerative Design
• Permitting, Stakeholder Engagement and Public Outreach
• Environmental Education and Monitoring
• Construction Management and Observation
• Invasive Plant Management and Removal
Our project managers and craftsmen at Back to Nature are dedicated to building the most luxurious outdoor spaces by utilizing high-quality materials and products and providing personalized services.
Back to Nature’s new commercial division offers quality installation and maintenance services for academic and corporate campuses, commercial properties, parks and open space, and office parks.
Services we provide:
• Plant Installation • Hardscapes
• Infrastructure • Landscape Maintenance and Clean-up
