Building owners making use of outdoor spaces to give office workers a break from the cubicle in San Diego. The “green” movement is hitting old-style office towers. Outdoor spaces that were nothing much more than [...]
Through evidence-based research, health care providers have come to value the restorative powers of nature. Research has shown that exposure to natural landscapes offers stress relief, enhances mood, increases concentration, and offers an improved sense [...]
Two ASLA members win an Orchid Award for the U-T San Diego Architecture Critiques. Check out the Alexandria Center for Life Science at Campus Pointe by Spurlock Poirier Landscape Architects and County Waterfront Park by Hargreaves Associates [...]
Panel critiques local approach to park planning, management. From the U-T San Diego article: http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2014/sep/26/parks-citizens-coordinate-planning-urban-growth/
ASLA again joined forces with the local AIA & ASID residential practitioners. Together we created a large dynamic booth with free 30 minute “Ask the Expert” design consultations for the consumer. The goal for our [...]
The joy of being a landscape architect is having opportunities to do so many different types of projects, from private homes to entire communities. San Diego is filled with gardens and parks designed to commemorate [...]
On March 14th, 2014, the ASLA San Diego Chapter Stewardship Committee invited design professionals, contractors, City/County agencies and students to participate in a discussion on proper design and maintenance of Bioretention Basins and Swales at [...]
The Stewardship Committee of the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) San Diego Chapter and Belgard Hardscape present a workshop on sustainable design solutions to storm water management issues in Southern California. The Stewardship [...]
Business Park Sustainable Design - Return On Investment Study (25MB). Also, see videos below under "Overcoming Barriers to Creative Low Impact Development (LID) Solutions Workshop" heading. Small Commercial Site – Return On Investment [...]
Chris Roesink (Hunter Industries) and Raul Avila (FX Luminaire) hosted a site tour of Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens on Thursday, May 23. The event featured a tour of San Diego’s first [...]
