101 Landscape
Garden design is only a fraction of the landscaping tradition. Residential or commercial it's a balance fo aesthetics and function that makes for sucess, and we take a look into (and upon) the field.
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An Introduction to Landscape Design
The profession of landscape architecture is very much rooted in the European tradition of garden design, and it didn’t germinate as a distinct profession in the United States until the 19th…
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Well Pruned
There is such a variety of well-executed residential landscape designs, it is difficult (and arbitrary) to cite one as being superlative. However, each of the following projects deals well with a…
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Missing the Mark
Landscape design is a matter of personal taste, but there are some approaches that almost any designer would recommend against.
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Supplant Your Lawn
It’s both water-wise and wallet-wise to consider alternatives to a grassy lawn. As more homeowners reach this conclusion, inventive designers are finding new ways to achieve beautiful…
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Judy Kameon on the Future of Landscape Design
There’s a common misconception that the scale of domestic projects places them in the realm of “garden designers” rather than landscape architects, but size is not always the…
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Michael Van Valkenburgh on the Future of Landscape Design
Though large projects often garner the greatest attention, Michael Van Valkenburgh agrees that residential projects are also worthwhile:
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Kathryn Gustafson on the Future of Landscape Design
As housing demographics shift, so too does our conception of the average American residential landscape.
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Diana Balmori on the Future of Landscape Architecutre
Planting a vegetable garden, however, shouldn’t be the end of our transformation of the domestic landscape, as Diana Balmori explains.
Articles
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101 Landscape Architecture
A brief history of landscape architecture, from Birnbaum to Walter to Coen.
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An Introduction to Landscape Design
The profession of landscape architecture is very much rooted in the European tradition of garden design, and it didn’t germinate as a distinct profession in the United States until the 19th…
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Landscape Architecture: Marcel Wilson
Landscape architect and urban designer Marcel Wilson describes his practice as “combining things that are made with things that are alive.” Hence the superhuman name of his firm…
Products
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The BLDGBLOG Book: Architectural Conjecture, Urban Speculation, Landscape Future
BLDGBLOG has long been one of our favorite websites for architectural conjecture, left-field landscapes, and dispatches from the bleeding edge of the built world, so much so that we brought author…
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FreeForm Lattice
Bring geometry into your house with LatticeStix FreeForm Lattice. The small, light, strong, frameless lattice is a stand alone feature for small interior spaces or landscape décor. Available…
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DTV Auxillary Digital Interface in Landscape Setting
This one-piece interface allows the user to control hydro-massage and temperature treatment settings inside the shower. It has custom and pre-configured options for installation, and a conventient…
Dwell Collections
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Step into Dwell Outdoor
Modern design extends beyond glass walls. From planters and prefab to shrubs and sheds, we export the lifestyle values that inform our in-house decisions—sustainability, simplicity and…
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The World's Best Public Spaces
Here we present our favorite public places to linger, people watch, and take in nature’s bounty. We’ve gotten the ball rolling with our top picks—–expect sculpture parks and…
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Sidewalk Gardens in San Francisco
After taking on San Francisco City Hall, architect Jane Martin helped spawn a movement that has rendered the city’s sidewalks more hospitable to birds, bees, butterflies—and even to…
Tip
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Buy Pieces that Will Stand Up to the Elements
If you use wood, make sure it’s FSC-certified. Cork is a great material for the outdoors: it’s the bark of a tree so it’s naturally resistant to mildew and withstands the elements…
Videos
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Design Leader: Andrea Cochran
In the first installment of our Design Leaders video series, Dwell talks to landscape architect Andrea Cochran.
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Design Leader: Kate Orff
Landscape architect Kate Orff marries urbanism and environmentalism, creating instances of nature among skyscrapers and concrete.
Events
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Native Landscaping by Lane Goodkind
Join Design Within Reach on Thursday, May 20, 6:30-8:30pm for a presentation and discussion of native landscaping techniques by local green guru Lane Goodkind. Get hands on with Goodkind's planting…
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Timing 2010–Biennale of Landscape Urbanism
The city of Bat Yam, Israel, will host “Timing 2010” its second Biennale of Landscape Urbanism. With experimental architecture, art, design, site-specific installations, and landscape…
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1960s Cultural Landscapes Preserved
Enjoy a special evening with two renowned authorities on Southern California modernism: architect and author Alan Hess (Googie, Googie Redux, Palm Springs Weekend, Oscar Niemeyer Buildings) and…
Table of Contents
- 101 Landscape
- An Introduction to Landscape Design
- Well Pruned
- Missing the Mark
- Supplant Your Lawn
- Judy Kameon on the Future of Landscape Design
- Michael Van Valkenburgh on the Future of Landscape Design
- Kathryn Gustafson on the Future of Landscape Design
- Diana Balmori on the Future of Landscape Architecutre
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