Zilker Metropolitan Park, “the crown jewel of the Austin Parks system,” has received The Toro Company Urban Park Innovation Award receiving $50k. The grant supports a new sustainable maintenance facility for the park’s grounds and facilities in Texas. The Toro Company...
The American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) will host its 2026 Conference in Los Angeles, California from September 16–18. The event will bring together more than 6k landscape architects, designers, planners, educators, students, manufacturers and allied...
On April 28th and 29th, FutureScape Global took place in Riyadh. One major draw for participants was the FutureScape Global Awards, which were unveiled during the event. The awards celebrated outstanding achievements in design and showcased the best of the best in landscaping projects. But the FutureScape Global Awards were just one of the many...
In response to the devastating fires that raged throughout Los Angeles this winter, the Association of Professional Landscape Designers’ California chapter has made their Slow the Burn Symposium available virtually. Originally recorded in 2022, the virtual symposium which is comprised of five modules brings together a panel of designers and other...
Texas Christian University has announced a $500M campus-wide expansion. “The strategic expansion of TCU’s campus is a win for TCU, the city of Fort Worth and, most importantly, our students and Horned Frog families,” said President Daniel W. Pullin in a statement for TCU News. The 152-year-old institution serves as a significant economic asset...
Google has revealed that it's getting a new campus. Hassell, in collaboration with West 8, has announced an ambitious design for “North Bayshore” in Mountain View, California. Their plans imagine the now office-park as a mixed-use community for the tech giant. Key priorities include sustainability and affordable housing. The project will span 153...
According to the Beverly Press and Park Labrea News, the Beverly Hills Planning Commission is seeking to ban the use of synthetic turf in residential lawns. Previously in Beverly Hills, synthetic turf could be used on 70% of ground cover or less to assist with a state-level mandate that limited water use. However, recently municipalities, like...
Seventeen landscaping projects from around the world have been shortlisted for the inaugural FutureScape Global Awards taking place next month. Entries from various countries including the United States of America, India, Brazil, Saudia Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and numerous European nations have been selected across the five award...
The National Association of Minority Landscape Architects (NAMLA) announced today that it has been awarded a $100,000 grant from the Mellon Foundation. The grant is part of the Mellon Foundation’s Humanities in Place initiative which is dedicated to fostering positive change through the humanities, with a strong focus on cultural heritage...
Completed by Haverdeen and Nest Landscape Design in Australia in 2023, the high-end PALA residence project features a blend of luxurious finishes, cutting-edge design, and a focus on an outdoor coastal lifestyle. The waterfront property’s landscaping showcases lush tropical greenery with low-maintenance plantings strategically placed near the...
The first FutureScape USA will be taking place in California this year, bringing together each sector of the landscaping industry under one roof. Having won numerous awards in the UK, the trade show will be expanding into the US, with the inaugural event being held from 9-10 December at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Landscapers, garden...
ASLA, the American Society of Landscape Architects, have unveiled their 2025 Climate Action Plan. Begun in 2021, the Climate Action Plan directs all ASLA climate-related programs and investments. Goals and actions will be revisited every five years until 2040-- making this the first update to the initial plan. ASLA’s Vision for 2040: All...
Ortal, a luxury fireplace brand, launched two new collections this past week at the International Builders’ Show (IBS) in Las Vegas, NV, For over 30 years, Ortal has been a leader within the fireplace industry with its contemporary, customizable frameless indoor products and innovative technologies. Now the brand is venturing into the electric...
According to Michael Bernier, founder and lead designer of Michael Bernier Design, the landscape industry is too often chasing the wrong outcomes. “As a designer, I’m very passionate about not just the aesthetics, but the overall functionality of outdoor spaces, whereas the industry seems to be very focused on maintenance and maintenance...
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