Services

The range of services is flexible, and the services described can be mixed and matched to meet the clients' needs.

Residential

• Full-scale designs include: context; survey; existing conditions; analyses of slopes, drainage, use, sun and shadow, etc.; schematic solutions; preliminary plan; final plan; and supporting documents for planting, layout, construction, and grading.
• Homesite designs help property owners site a home or other buildings to take advantage of environmental factors such as views and sun and wind direction while avoiding pitfalls such as steep slopes and poor drainage areas.
• Spot designs focus on trouble spots where a survey and analyses are required to deal with unsuccessful plants, drainage problems, parking situations, and conflicting uses of the land to name a few.
• Sketch designs combine a few basic analyses that can be based on field observations without a survey. The final plan provides general recommendations for layout and plants.
• Garden designs are planting plans for small areas.
• Installation oversight is available whether the clients decide to install the design themselves or work with a contractor.

Commercial and Institutional

• Conservation developments have been found to produce healthy returns for developers and have good resale value.
• Parking lot designs are necessary for maximizing the use space while maintaining good environmental practices and creating safe and attractive sites.
• Master plans assist clients in the development of larger sites, usually ones with multiple purposes.
• Stormwater management solutions must follow governmental regulations and respect the best practices in the design industry.

Governmental

• Streetscape designs help make neighborhoods, developments, and town centers attractive and safe for visitors and residents.
• Recreational areas: paths, boat launches, playgrounds, playing fields.
• Town plans are often written by committees of volunteers. A professional can help the town in assembling the necessary information, soliciting public opinion, and preparing the final report.
• Environmental inventories are one aspect of planning that can help a town weigh competing ideas for its growth and economic future.