How to turn your house into a Magenta House.
Magenta is our shorthand for sustainable. Houses, apartments, businesses and schools can all be more water-wise and power-conscious. So, we’re out to find the students and teachers who’ll help us turn Los Angeles our favorite color.
POWER
1. Air circulation
2. Insulation
3. Windows
4. Smart thermostat
5. Low-tech options
6. LED bulbs
7. Doors
8. Air sealing
9. Advanced power strips
10. Siting
11. Solar
WATER
12. Rain collection
13. Grey water
14. Irrigation
15. Water-saving showerhead
16. Faucet aerator
17. Toilet
18. Recycling/composting
19. Gardening
20. Landscaping
Ready to learn more? We've built a water and power resource library with knowledge, tips, and tools.
Expert videos
Joseph Gallegos on greywater systems
Gallegos is a sustainable groundwater expert.
Claire Robinson on water-friendly landscaping
Robinson is a national leader in urban greenspace development.
Mark Lipps on how to go solar
Lipps is a solar energy and energy storage expert.