As we discussed in a recent blog, designing around nature is a method that is gathering momentum throughout the engineering world. A subcomponent of this design philosophy calls for engineers to accommodate not only Mother Nature but also the inherent nature of humans. We...
As landscape architects, we are responsible for the long-term land planning of many of our projects. This means evaluating the site and creating a site inventory, planting design, grading plan, stormwater management system and sustainable design for the property. One of the most important...
Early 20th Century writer Willa Cather once said, “Either a building is part of a place or it is not. Once that kinship is there, time will only make it stronger.” As urban planners, landscape architects and engineers, we try and look at projects as...
At EnSite, we’re constantly thinking about land use. Our daily work involves helping property owners, developers, municipalities and others make efficient use of land. We are always excited to hear about new land use approaches in dense urban centers, where vacancy effects efficiency. The...