sentences:  The company's projects have been recognized for their high density "smart growth" design leaving spaces open for recreation, for community building, historic preservation, and energy efficiency.Trinity Financial projects have also been recognized for energy efficiency by reducing carbon-emission footprints of its buildings through the use of electricity generating photovoltaic panels, and the offsetting of heating and cooling through the use of landscaping, and high-efficiency design.Energy efficiency is also encouraged by siting projects adjacent to mass public transit, reducing the need for individual car use.