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Hey Roland,
Great topic. I’m currently reading a book by Jared Diamond called “Collapse: How Societies Choose to Fail or Succeed” which breaks down all of the reasons different societies have addressed certain issues and what happened after those decisions were made. It is a very interesting read, and definitely makes you look at the decisions…[Read more]

Thanks Keven – definitely an important aspect of the project!

Plant material, hardscape material and site furnishings were donated by many ASLA Expo vendors for this project. The materials are in storage and ready to go in.

I don’t think functional has to mean minimum standards. I’m tempted to post a bunch of pictures now.
What I meant by “functional” is that I think form should follow function rather than the demands of any particular style. At the first place I worked, all the LA’s tended to recommend dry streambeds. But the descision to use them wasn’t based on…[Read more]

Which was the cause? did the demand for the craftsman go by the wayside or have the manufacturers over simplified materials to where nearly anybody can install them. Faux stone that is pre-cut for cornersfor example. I will say though that it still takes a lot of skill to install these products and have a great natural look.

Very true Kevin. I think about that alot, and wonder where those craftsmen are now. Or, have those talents and abilities been completely abandoned?

Might be interesting to do research on the history of american craftsman and artists and their influences on park design throughout the decades. I think in the era of contemporary gardens and parks, we have lost some of the richness in details and craftsmanship that we see in examples like central park. It would be interesting to see why that is.…[Read more]