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Green urban landscaping is fundamental to the sustainability, beauty and success of a city. Adding green seating areas, rooftop gardens and community gardens are just some of the ways to add more greenery to urban areas on any budget. The push to transform concrete jungles into more eco-friendly and green spaces is greater than ever. We are proud to be …
Installing appropriate lighting fixtures and relying on graffiti resistant site furnishings, planters and other materials is adamant to preventing graffiti and reducing the risk it negatively impacts to your business. TerraCast Products are made with a specially formulated resin that is resistant to most types of paint. As a result, it’s incredibly easy to wipe away graffiti the moment you …
The American Medical Association (AMA) recently released a statement warning of potential health concerns regarding LED streetlights and how to avoid these drawbacks. The warning originated on June 14th at the AMA’s annual meeting held in Chicago. There are new guidelines to follow in order for communities to “minimize potential harmful human health and environmental effects.” More and more cities …
Recent transformations to old and outdated portions of NYC have resulted in incredibly innovative urban spaces, all of which include the use of TerraCast planters. Janette Sadik-Khan served as New York City’s transportation commissioner between 2007 and 2013, during which time she made vastly positive changes to some of the oldest portions of the city. She transformed a number of …
TerraCast is happy to announce our new Straight Rectangular Planter. The TerraCast Straight Rectangular Planter (TSR) is meant to segregate outdoor spaces with lush foliage instead of tasteless barriers. The TSR can be used to delineate outdoor café spaces, as barriers in parking lots, and, of course, in hotel lobbies, or poolside. Shop for this product here.
The average costs for obtaining LEED Certification fluctuates based upon the size and type of building project, as well as USGBC membership status. TerraCast frequently works with LEED Certified projects. Our resin-based products qualify for points and credits due to their unique fabrication and manufacturing process. Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) is an international initiative program founded and …
Planters, lampposts, and site furnishings made from our specially formulated resin are eco-friendly thanks to the fact they are recyclable, long lasting, and manufactured with sustainable practices. Eco-friendly is a term tossed around to define anything and everything these days, so before you believe a product is truly eco-friendly it’s important to question why. What makes a product eco-friendly? TerraCast …
Before investing in large commercial planters make sure to ask about maintenance, durability and weight, amongst other things. If you don’t shop carefully there are a few potential drawbacks to large planters. Thankfully, you can enjoy the perks of large commercial planters without the drawbacks if you shop smart. Important Questions You Should Ask Before Buying Large Commercial Planters 1. How …
Are you wondering how to enhance commercial landscaping and make your business stand out? Spruce up your commercial landscaping without spending a fortune with tree-ring lighting, large garden planters, or durable site furnishings. The best landscaping additions serve three purposes: they look great, serve more than one function and last a really long time without the need for much, if …
LEED Certification is the leading standard when it comes to green buildings in the United States. Based on the amount of points you receive you will be granted a different LEED rating level. The four levels include: Certified, Silver, Gold and Platinum. In order for a building to be considered LEED-certified it must be efficient in its use of materials …
