Think of a DIY rain barrel as an investment for your green home project... One that can even contribute to LEED certification while paying off in a variety of ways.
When investigating LEED SS credits 5.1 through 6.2, you might consider the application of a native wildflower meadow. A space of blossoms that can manage stormwater and support biodiversity? Yes, please!
LEED is increasingly focused on the major problem of stormwater runoff. Learn about how to use more porous, eco-friendly alternatives like the ones listed here in place of concrete and asphalt.