Category Archives: Issues

Contract With A Conscience

Posted on April 2, 2013
The art of selling sustainability. Photo Courtesy Of LandPatterns, Inc.

Sustainability is the word I hear most often these days when people talk about trends in landscaping and landscape maintenance. Sustainability can be defined as “of, relating to, or being a method of harvesting or using a resource so that … Continue reading →

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Garden Fun

Posted on April 1, 2013

We still have flakes of snow in the air here on the shores of Lake Erie, but we have seen just enough spikes in temperature and breaks in the clouds to get me and my three youngest daughters excited about … Continue reading →

Posted in Columns, Issues, Landscape Architect Business, March/April 2013, Publisher's Note | Leave a comment

Build It Better

Posted on February 1, 2013
Brick paving complements natural elements in outdoor designs. Photo Courtesy Of ValleyCrest Companies

Many outdoor spaces are benefiting from striking paver, stone, and brick designs made possible thanks to the creativity of designers and manufacturers. Across the nation, these new ideas create that “wow” factor clients want, without breaking the bank. Whether rough … Continue reading →

Posted in Departments, Hardscape, Issues, Jan/Feb 2013, Landscape Architect Business | Leave a comment

The Path To Profitability

Posted on February 1, 2013
Green roofs are attractive, ecologically friendly, and can improve a client's bottom line. Photos Courtesy Of American Society Of Landscape Architects

Like many disciplines within the design and planning realm, landscape architecture is starting to rebound after several stagnant years. The recession of 2009 and the subsequent halting recovery were tough on most architectural/engineering (A/E) firms, but it looks like the … Continue reading →

Posted in Departments, Issues, Jan/Feb 2013, Landscape Architect Business, Landscape Design | Leave a comment

Grand Scale

Posted on February 1, 2013
This restored historic fountain is a centerpiece of Los Angeles' Grand Park. Photo Courtesy Of The Music Center

PROJECT: Grand Park LOCATION: Los Angeles, Calif. ARCHITECTS/LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS/FURNITURE DESIGNERS: Rios Clementi Hale Studios, Los Angeles, Calif. SIGNAGE DESIGNERS: Sussman/Prejza, Los Angeles, Calif. AMENITIES: Located in downtown Los Angeles, the new Grand Park offers a green respite for workers and … Continue reading →

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