Designing Spaces for Ecological Engagement
In an era and society dominated by digital interfaces, many lose their connection to nature, community, and the urban fabric. In turn, this disconnection yields
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In an era and society dominated by digital interfaces, many lose their connection to nature, community, and the urban fabric. In turn, this disconnection yields
We lose many historic landscapes in Utah before they can be identified. However, several threats can affect even identified and recognized historic landscapes. Threats Neglect
The Corner Plaza stands at the heart of Ogden, a vibrant testament to the transformative power of public spaces. This dynamic hub represents a pivotal
Introduction Because Utah’s historical landscapes are a direct result of our cultural history and historic interactions with the landscape, the periods of landscape history correlate
In my two decades of partnering on community revitalization efforts, a common misconception I’ve encountered is the belief that once we achieve a set list
Historic landscape preservation is a smaller, and often misunderstood, field within the broader preservation movement, but it is vital for understanding and conserving the environmental
The following is an abbreviated history of the Sunnyfield Barn prepared by our friend Rhonda Lauritzen of Evalogue.Life as part of our successful nomination of
Introduction Recently, I shared an overview of our three core principles for community revitalization on Io LandArch’s social media channels. When creating this content, it
To be listed on the National Register of Historic Places, it takes more than just being old. These historic sites undergo a thorough process of
The Importance of Mindful Landcapes Have you ever gone for a walk or hike to clear your mind? The outdoors and physical activity have a
There’s not a lot of good news out there lately when it comes to the climate crisis. Despite decades of scientists warning us of a
One of the biggest reasons people choose to DIY their design project, or let a contractor implement a design-build scheme, is because they don’t want
While many individuals and organizations start to look at their 2023 goals and budgets, we decided to talk about budgets, money, and value in landscape
In my youth, my whole goal in life was to live in a hip, urban neighborhood. One filled with history, beautiful buildings, events, arts, great
There is a growing trend in landscape architecture when it comes to planting design. More and more, Landscape Architecture Magazine and landscape design social media
How do you create great outdoor rooms for your home? The biggest mistake people make when creating landscapes from residential gardens to parks and plazas,
I have a confession. We moved into our beautiful Craftsman Bungalow in 2017, and amongst the to-do list of renovation projects, there’s one that is
Native meadow grasses are rapidly gaining popularity as both an alternative to traditional turf-grass, or a low-maintenance shrub-border. These grasses are easy to grow, have