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Category Archives: Sep/Oct 2012
Field Notes
No Messy Mud At K9Grass Dog Park Central Park Dog Park in Fremont, Calif., is the largest synthetic grass dog park in the nation, measuring 40,000 square feet. The city park opened last summer, offering dogs and their pet parents … Continue reading
Ground Cover
Outdoor spaces are an important part of residential planning. When done well, they tend to draw people into the fresh air as well as add value to a home. One important aspect of these spaces is the choice of flooring. … Continue reading
Plants? Yeah, We’ve Got A Guy For That
Editor’s Note: Landscape Architect Business (LAB) welcomes Jesse Hensen of Eason Horticultural Resources Inc., as its new Horticulture Columnist. As you design outdoor areas, landmarks, and structures, I hope you’ll look to Jesse for insider know-how. After all, everyone has … Continue reading
A Day In The Park
Park design, like any other task, involves some give-and-take. Landscape architects, members of parks and recreation departments, and vendors face emerging environmental standards, shrinking budgets and municipal belt-tightening, evolving needs of stakeholders and users, and dwindling plots of green space … Continue reading
Living Laboratory
The Specs Location: The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County North Campus Designer: Mia Lehrer + Associates Amenities: North Campus will serve as the new front yard of the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County. The 3.5-acre urban … Continue reading