Maryann Thompson is Professor in Practice of Architecture in the Department of Architecture. She was educated at Princeton University and the Graduate School of Design at Harvard University, where she is a member of the Architecture faculty and teaches options studios. She founded Maryann Thompson Architects in 2; prior to that she was a founding partner of Thompson…
Training for landscape designers is available through associate s, bachelor s and master s degree programs. You can learn about specific ways to incorporate trees, bushes, flowers, wood and stone to create a beautiful and useful outdoor space. Certification is available for experienced professionals. Read more about the degree options, certification requirements…
Installing a patio, or customizing an existing one, is a rewarding step in actualizing the vision you have for your home. If you’re in the process of designing or remodeling your patio, take a look at these tricks from the pros to help you create your little piece of outdoor paradise for your NJ home. Form and Function Take some time to consider what the function…
Gardens and yards aren’t just extra spaces that come with a house, nor should they be. You deserve to have a front and back yard that not only looks beautiful, but makes you really want to spend more time outside and enjoy your property in all seasons. After all, the history and tradition of garden design stretches back hundreds of years and is an important part…
This year they are celebrating 20 years of practice since their start in an East London studio in 1997. Throughout these past two decades, they have defined and expanded their skills as a practice and gained recognition for their international work which challenges preconceived notions of landscape design, with their focus on the importance of the influence design…
Natural Stone Natural stone remains the most desired choice of materials for landscaping architects worldwide, and has established its place in history. There is no other material that can match it for beauty, strength, and the ability to withstand the ultimate test of time. Stones are an inexpensive and effective way to add life to any garden. Stones give structure…
From day one, Fontana Landscapes has been looking for ways to exceed expectations. After years of hard work and diligence, we continue to strive for ways to stand out in our competitive market. Here are a few: Quality landscape design services are critical to our company, settling for nothing short of the absolute best. Whether we are maintaining your strata…
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The first professional degree program is three years in length and is designed for students with an undergraduate degree in a field other than landscape architecture or architecture. The second professional degree is two years in length and is designed for those who already hold an accredited bachelors degree in either landscape architecture or architecture…
Long Beach, CA 90814 (949) 735-3324 Very pleased with our backyard project that Roxanne designed and installed. Initially we were just going to have her provide a detailed design and we would plant everything but decided a professional would do a much better job installing the plants based on the specs. I felt the design fee was reasonable ($500) especially if…
The entranceway to a property creates an important first impression, setting the tone and conveying how you feel about your home. There are many factors at play in achieving a well-designed entrance including, aesthetics, maneuverability, functionality and security. Also very important are the size, shape, and material types chosen. Here are some features and…
Tropical landscape design is fun, vibrant, and lush outdoor space that complements a variety of architectural styles. Exotic, tropical style gardens provide a relaxing escape from the busy everyday routine. However, many homeowners choose not to implement this design because they worry about maintaining tropical vegetation, especially those in cooler climates…
Arizona is known for its extreme summer temperatures – A Ramada or Pergola is perfect for outdoor entertaining. Arizonans are constantly looking for ways to beat the heat! With swimming pools being the number one investment for those looking to cool off when it hits 100 degrees, you can bet creating shade follows a close second. For the average Phoenix backyard…
How do you go about establishing a harmonious link between inside and outside? Think first in terms of interlocking the spaces of the garden with the spaces of the room that adjoins it to create a flow between in and out. If you can also keep spaces in scale with one another, you will be much of the way toward the desired effect. How you style the outside space…
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OLP of San Antonio & the Hill Country, LLC/Flickr Advertisement - Continue Reading Below Landscape lighting describes a large and varied family of outdoor lighting fixtures. These versatile, weatherproof lights can be used to illuminate pathways, flower beds, trees, fences, driveways, stone walls, doorways, and more. Some landscape lighting systems operate…
Having proper outdoor lighting is more important than you think. Visitors will appreciate being invited to your home for an evening dinner party with welcoming and well lit landscape lighting. If you don’t know where to start with revamping your outdoor lighting, we’re here to help. This outdoor lighting 101 is going to lay everything out for you, from planning…
Are you thinking about hiring a landscaping company, but have no idea what it’ll cost? Let’s take a look at what you should budget for your project. One of the most common questions we get is from homeowners who aren’t sure how much they should set aside for their landscaping design or installation. Many people have never hired a contractor for one of these services…
Landscaping with native plants makes sense for small and large landscapes. Whether you have 40 acres in the country, a yard in town, or several containers on your patio, you can turn to the prairies and woodlands around you for inspiration. Native plant gardens celebrate regional differences, giving you a deep sense of the land upon which you live. You rediscover…
A well thought out design can enhance enjoyment of your property. Coastal can provide you with the designing services to help create a unique landscape for any size property. The first step in the process is to spend time with our designer, Jeff Chakirelis, discussing your property along with its existing features if it is not a new construction. Through the…
The Cascade Business News published a tribute to Dave, highlighting his career and reflections from colleagues who knew him well. We’d like to share the article with our Landscape Architecture community.. Last month Bend lost its native-born landscape architect. David P. Olsen ASLA RLA passed unexpectedly leaving family, colleagues, clients and friends with great…
Horticultura - Hortus and Cultura in Latin means ‘garden cultivation’. First defined in 1631 by Peter Laurenberg, Horticulture is the intensive cultivation of plants. In 1678, the first use of the definition for horticulture was in English referring to the science and art of growing fruits, vegetables, flowers, and ornamental plants. Today, Environmental Horticulture…
At W. Christian Busk Landscape Architect Inc., the emphasis is on developing a landscape design to suit the client s needs, enhance the physical structure and open the great outdoors to greater use and appreciation. Drawing on the strengths and expertise of our architects and designers, we create plans that develop vistas where they didn t previously exist, focus…
The world of presentation graphics is constantly evolving. In fact, it’s trending in what seems to be a completely new direction with the widespread incorporation of animation into workflow and presentation format. Prior to the last few years, animations were for the “big budget” projects only. Now, not so much. There are literally hundreds of different modeling…
Beginning in the early 1990s, the National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI) opened dialogues with Native communities and individuals across the Western Hemisphere. These early meetings resulted in the museum s landmark document The Way of the People (1993), which reached beyond the basic requirements of the building to incorporate Native sensibilities throughout…
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