Beat the heat – plant a tree

by | Jun 12, 2014 | Urban environment

Summer is almost here.  Summer means vacation and a chance to beat the heat in the city.  Perhaps we head out to the beach, the mountains or a walk in the woods.  Somewhere cooler.  When we picture comfortable summer temperatures, we seldom think of heading into the...

Thinking Outside the Box: Part 2

by | Sep 20, 2010 | Design

Nothing makes me happier than encountering clever, thoughtful design in the built environment.  Here are some more examples of clever design that I admire. A simple height transition in this fence makes this residential garden significantly more dynamic. The Asian...