Ben Hale

I understand many of the points presented here.
From Alan’s point of view – there are many designs being touted as ‘sustainable’ when in reality they man not be so.  Instead, they appear to and may actually have certain ‘sustainable’ features, but as a whole may be very resource intensive.  From my limited understanding of how High Line was c…[Read more]

I would have to echo ‘Landscape Design: A Cultural and Architectural History’ by Elizabeth Barlow Rogers.  A great comprehensive resource for understanding what influenced design of landscapes throughout the ages, and how multi-dimensional are designs of the present.  Also would echo as stated before, ‘Design with Nature’ by Ian McHarg.If i…[Read more]