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We’re delighted to welcome Mackenzie Yeager to Io LandArch as a Project Manager. A common thread throughout Mack’s work is a sensitivity to the character
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We’re delighted to welcome Mackenzie Yeager to Io LandArch as a Project Manager. A common thread throughout Mack’s work is a sensitivity to the character

Warning, you aren’t going to like what I’m about to tell you about landscape maintenance… There’s a popular myth floating around out there, a fantasy

“The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now.” — Modern Proverb Even as a landscape architect,

Exploring NYC’s public landscapes has deepened my appreciation for their critical role in urban living. These spaces, though beautifully designed, face constant pressure from intense

Central Park is a true testament to timeless design and enduring relevance. During the peak of the Industrial Revolution, city officials astutely recognized the critical

Welcome back to our six-part blog series exploring some of New York City’s most notable public spaces through the eyes of a Utah Landscape Architect.

At Io LandArch, we believe landscapes should do more than look good or function efficiently—they should feel alive. Super-natural landscapes go beyond sustainability. They are

When I first learned about The High Line, I was absolutely enthralled. This iconic linear park exemplifies everything I dream of in landscape architecture: adaptive

Join me, a Utah landscape architect, as I continue my journey through New York City, exploring its public spaces through the lens of culture, nature,

One of the things I love most about landscape architecture is the creative ways we can breathe new life into spaces that once served entirely

As a landscape architect, I am deeply invested in the intersection of culture, nature, and urban places. Particularly, I’m fascinated by how distinct regional identities

This past Thursday, we celebrated Susan Crook’s accomplishments at the Preservation Utah Community Stewardship Awards reception. This year marks a new chapter in Preservation Utah’s

Shalae Larsen, ASLA, PLA joined Daniella Hirschfeld and Nancy Monteith for a panel discussion entitled: “Opening Doors and Creating Opportunities” on April 11th at the

Last month, Shalae moderated a discussion titled Nurturing Nature Connections at the 2025 Intermountain Sustainability Summit. The conversation provided a hopeful perspective on actionable steps

For Women’s History Month, we are introducing you to the amazing women on the Io LandArch design team. Get to know Sydney, landscape designer for

For Women’s History Month, we are introducing you to the amazing women on the Io LandArch design team. Get to know Shalae Larsen, co-founder of

For Women’s History Month, we are introducing you to the amazing women on the Io LandArch design team. Meet Lindsay Lloyd, historic landscape specialist and

For Women’s History Month, we are introducing you to the amazing women on the Io LandArch design team. Get to know Lauren, landscape architect and