When we were presented with an opportunity to participate in the 2012 HALS Challenge documenting latino landscapes, we were enthusiastic to say the least. An on going project in the office is the Saint Raphael Plaza at the Mission San Rafael, and the HALS report was a perfect opportunity to dig deeper and understand the…
As the year winds down we reflect on the events, the friends, and the projects, and to this, we must thank you all for the good times of 2012. May 2013 be another joyous year for us all (barring the Mayan calendar prophecy). And a big thanks to the management of Santana Row, Bay…
An avid entertainer wanted a better space to accommodate gatherings and spur conversation. Amongst the new elements the green wall emerged as the focal point, providing both spatial definition and a highly concentrated planting articulated as an art piece. A stone panel fountain and shower are framed by lush foliage of bright colors and varied textures, creating…
With the book, Designing Urban Agriculture, coming together nicely and a fast approaching publishing date (March 2013!) we thought a little peek at what is coming would be fun… VF Outdoor, the people who bring you The North Face, Vans, Lucy Jansport, and much more, encompasses the outdoor and environmentally responsible lifestyle. In their continued effort…
The Sustainable Sites Initiative™ (SITES™) is an interdisciplinary effort by the American Society of Landscape Architects, the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center at The University of Texas at Austin and the United States Botanic Garden to create voluntary national guidelines and performance benchmarks for sustainable land design, construction and maintenance practices. Major funding for the Sustainable Sites Initiative is provided by the…
Bay Friendly practices foster soil health, conserve water, and reduce waste and pollution. The Harbor Bay Medians project transformed the roadway medians at Harbor Bay Parkway in Alameda from long stretches of turf to a water-saving display of plants and various mow-free grasses. The plants used are well suited to the coastal climate and emphasize…