At the risk of bragging, I have some exciting news. This spring I passed my final licensing exams for landscape architecture. I am officially a Licensed Landscape Architect in the State of Michigan! You can address all of your congratulatory letters, checks, flowers etc. to Kristin Faasse, LLA. All kidding aside, this was a pretty […]
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What is Innovation in Landscape Architecture?
Innovation is a popular buzzword these days. I hear it all the time when I watch Shark Tank or read books about business. And this got me thinking, what is innovative about the way that we design outdoor space at Elements Studio? Creating People Places Elements Studio exists in order to create places that people […]
Is A Site Visit Really Necessary?
Doing a site visit is a fundamental part of the design process for us as landscape architects. We visit a site (at least) once for every project we design as one of our first steps in the design process. So, you can imagine my surprise when I saw a drafting/aerial imagery software company promoting their […]
Top 7 Ways to Spot a Well-Designed Landscape Plan
As you begin the development process, you have big aspirations of creating a place that will become a profitable enterprise. You envision creating a space where people will gather and enjoy spending time. You want to create a positive first impression for your site’s visitors. But you know that there is a lot of work […]