This is an example of why we get professional surveys. We sketched a pool that encroached on some rock outcroppings on the slope, not readily visible from the house. The survey also gave us the exact slope, useful for calculating retaining wall heights, steps, terracing… This was supposed to be four equal sized images, sinceContinue reading “Four options for a new back yard”
Category Archives: Landscape plans
Finally! Irrigation AI
Although it’s been a while that CAD programs were supposed to automate the creation of irrigation plans, it looks like they’re finally doing so in a usable way. We can create graphics that auto-calculate (mostly), pipe sizing (mostly), pressure loss calcs (mostly). Why “mostly”? Because the plan is schematic, so pressure loss won’t be what’sContinue reading “Finally! Irrigation AI”
Winery Design: Creating Culinary Destinations
Wineries are for learning, socializing, being entertained. They should be beautiful, artistic and most of all worth repeat visits. A winery can host tastings, lectures, cooking demonstrations, organic gardening, tours, bocce tournaments, weddings, parties, anniversaries… Our goal is to create a unique look and feel, a sense of place, a unique brand that dovetails withContinue reading “Winery Design: Creating Culinary Destinations”
Concept for a sloping site
We’ve been busy doing consults. They’re not affected much by social distancing since they’re outdoors and we email back the drawings. Staying home in a wonderful new garden space is not a bad thing! New Style A bold, modern desert look is up next, transforming an ordinary suburban landscape into a bold, water conserving statement.Continue reading “Concept for a sloping site”
Remote communication
In this time of COVID-19, we can’t meet directly with clients. Luckily, we have a lot of communication methods available as long as we have internet access and electricity. For commercial projects, we get base plans from the architect or engineer, complete our work, and send it back for inclusion in the plan set asContinue reading “Remote communication”
Mobile Landscape Design on site
Running around a site waving your arms and explaining the wonders you’re proposing is fun, but does not work well for sharing concepts or remembering all the ideas discussed. This is especially true when we’re presenting alternate concepts that emphasize one aspect of the program over another. This is where mobile design shines. stencils siteContinue reading “Mobile Landscape Design on site”
Annette goes digital
Today, Annette grabbed her iPad and jumped into a design, taking notes, sketching and finally creating a schematic site plan. Mike shot measurements with a laser rangefinder, created a base plan and beamed it to Annette, who then went a bit wild. You might call it a gyre, a circling over of what she learnedContinue reading “Annette goes digital”
Plans out!
We just completed plans for two projects: one urban front yard upgrade, the other a large estate. Both were fun to work on, and we’re waiting for them to be built and watch their owners enjoy them Suburban landscape A new pool, spa, sunken patio and lots of entertainment space for outdoor living at itsContinue reading “Plans out!”