Groves of Palo Breas and reflecting pools define the event terrace west of the new Center. Sculptural desert plantings adjacent to the Center reflect the order and symmetry of the building. Solar ...

The size and location of the Piggyback Yard site along the Los Angeles River offers a unique opportunity to allow the river to regain some of its natural character, create neighborhood enhancement ...

Brownfields are abandoned, environmentally-contaminated industrial or commercial sites. People who come into frequent contact with the leftover solvents, cleaners, and oil found on these sites often ...

Committed to innovative and energetic public engagement reaching broad and diverse communities, the design team used strategies that included large public meetings, targeted briefings, partnerships, ...

Site plan and regenerative design strategies for three sections along the shore: to stop soil erosion, renew dying vegetation, rehabilitate the damaged shoreline, and recover a wetland through an ...

In your talk at a conference organized by The Economist, you argued that cities are the solution to climate change, not the problem. What is the case for this? Well, my point of view is that there are ...

Rijeka, Croatia | Team: Nathania Martinez, Student ASLA; Issamar Aguilera, Student ASLA; Nicky Bloom, Student ASLA; Bryana Boileau, Student ASLA; Margaret Chalmers ...

According to a report from the Sustainable Business Network of Greater Philadelphia, one inch of rainwater hitting one acre of asphalt over an hour yields 27,000 gallons of water. In many communities, ...

Landscape architecture combines art and science. It is the profession that designs, plans and manages our land. Landscape architecture has strong roots in the U.S., and early examples, such as ...

Green roofs can help regulate a building’s internal temperature, reduce stormwater runoff, and mitigate the urban heat island effect. Green roofs offer significant economic benefits, including a ...

Steven Triguerio, Associate ASLA, Scott Jones, Student ASLA, Todd Yingling, Associate ASLA | Faculty Advisors: Daniel Winterbottom, FASLA, Jeremy Watson, Amy ...

Situated in the heart of downtown Chicago, the Crown Sky Garden is a sanctuary for patients, families, doctors and administrators within this 23 story Children's Hospital. The commitment to this sky ...