Principles for Exceptional Landscape Design
9 essential elements for landscape design, outdoor site planning, and effective use of space for a successful architectural plan
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Jul
Tag Archives: Placemaking
21
Jul
Site Furnishings
Choosing site furnishings for your project can sometimes be tricky. Read our comprehensive guide to find out everything you need to know to choose the right pieces to complete your urban landscape, park, or trail.
22
Dec
The Advantages of Using Aluminum for Site Furnishings and Bollards
As a material used for construction and industrial application, aluminum possesses multiple innate qualities that are beneficial and make it a cost-efficient selection for site furnishings and bollards.
15
Dec
The Weather Outside is Frightful: Keeping Pedestrians Safe in Winter
Pedestrian fatalities increase during the fall and winter months. How do we design public spaces for year-round pedestrian safety?
20
Sep
12 Must-Follow Twitter Accounts for Industrial Designers
Products are created for mass production by industrial designers, who determine and define a product’s form and features using a mix of creativity and scientific decision making.
25
Aug
Bad Urban Design: How do you fix a stroad?
Stroads are expensive, dangerous for pedestrians and cyclists, and bad for economic growth in communities throughout Canada and the US.
16
Aug
Choosing the Right Garbage Bin for Your Site
When designing a building or landscape, waste is usually not what comes to mind. However, garbage disposal is an important part of the development planning process as creating a clean space makes an area both appealing and more habitable.
06
May
Picture Perfect Peddling: Exploring Montana’s Wild, Rustic Beauty by Bike
Picturesque mountain vistas and lush, rolling valleys combine to make Montana a perfect bicycle tourism destination.
04
Feb
Urban Benches and NYC Style
Outdoor benches are a central part of an urban identity. By having well placed benches, the city invites people out onto the street.
29
Oct
World Cities Day
The world is increasingly urban. The UN’s World Cities Day promotes discussion and action around sustainable city life.
15
Sep
GHG Emissions in Cities
Municipalities often are where big ideas translate into practical action—the city street is where the rubber hits the road.
13
Jul
Florida: Making a Home for High-Tech
For tech workers with remote work flexibility, there’s no need to be in a pricey location like the (San Francisco) Bay area.
18
Feb
The great debate: Tree pits vs tree grates
When choosing how to protect trees on sidewalks, boulevards, and plazas you have a choice: tree pits vs tree grates. Which should you choose? Which is easier to maintain?
15
Dec
A Guide to Park Benches (for Thriving Neighborhoods)
A park bench may be the place for a first kiss or to stop and watch a vibrant sunset. Either way, it is a welcome seat that encourages people to step outside.
24
Jun
7 Types of Cannon Bollards
Some cannons were buried muzzle down, and others muzzle up. When up, the bore was usually sealed using an oversized cannonball.
08
Jan
Vision Zero
Traditionally, planners see road safety as a “Three E’s” problem, solved through engineering, education, and enforcement.
07
Aug
Neighborhood revitalization
Municipalities have many projects in need of infrastructure funding. Some investments can return in several different ways. Check out what infrastructure can help support neighborhood revitalization.
21
Nov
12 Twitter Accounts for Urban Planners
Finding great accounts to follow on social media takes your feed from a time-wasting hazard to a professional resource. Check out twelve of our favorite Twitter feeds for urban planners and other design professionals.
04
Oct
Human Bollard Campaigns
Painted bike lanes can sometimes cause conflict between drivers and cyclists. Read about the “human bollard” campaigns that cycling advocates have been launching to highlight the need for separated spaces and greater awareness.
19
Sep
Salaries & Prospects: Landscape Architects, Architects, & Urban Planners
Which states pay the highest salaries to architects, landscape architects, and urban planners? Which pay the least? Find out where these professionals are being hired, how much they make, and what the job prospects are for each over the next decade.