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Water Use in the West and the New Not-So-New Thinking About Our Landscapes
Warm weather is upon us, the time of year when we get excited about the possibilities of a new project’s growth or have a renewed energy toward our home garden. But despite the beautiful weather, we find ourselves in an unprecedented time of change where future priorities are reevaluated every day.
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WHAT’S NEXT in design?
Recent events have given all of us a different perspective. In response, we’ve challenged our entire team – from lead designers to support staff - to consider a different viewpoint and to engage in a process that considers the future health and livability of their home, neighborhood and community.
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EVOLVED DESIGN IN THE DIGITAL AGE: Exploring New Frontiers of Artistry and Technology
Innovative technology can be a powerful tool in the Design Consultant’s arsenal, providing Clients the means to view and understand Design Solutions unlike ever before.
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New Urbanism for Small Builder
Site Plan: Movement in the street network generates mystery and interest to the land plan. Clusters of mixed product types offer a fresh design approach and creates an eclectic community layout. Varied architectural edges produce a dynamic street scene. Small block lengths establish neighborhood scale and accommodate development phasing strategies. By providing numerous open space…
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Kitchen Designs That Deliver Big on Form and Function
Designed for Legacy DCS, The Magnolia at Westside Landing is an aged targeted, single level living community overlooking Lake Travis. Vaulted ceilings throughout the living room and kitchen add drama to the spaces while enhanced wall treatments and transom windows maintain a comfortable sense of scale. Accented upper cabinets offer a unique design appeal that…
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A Neighborhood Mosaic: Product Variety without the Headache
Sites are smaller, and buyers expect an urban lifestyle – even in suburban locations.  This can be achieved through a mix of higher-density products, varied streetscapes and purposeful open spaces.  On the surface, these are familiar goals.  So how can volume builders and developers mix housing to match the pace of their business plans? Prior…
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Healthy Landscapes for Senior Living
Balfour Senior Living has a strong presence and successful history in Louisville, Colorado, offering the full continuum of care ranging from independent living and various levels of assisted living, to memory care and skilled nursing.  Landscape design has always been a vital piece to Balfour communities, and that is where the overall design of Balfour’s newest community, Lavender Farms began.  The existing site layout and the adjacent properties aided in the overall placement of the site amenities.
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