In many communities, trails are often noted as the most requested amenity and one of the highest priorities for residents. We also know that building trails and encouraging connectivity can significantly improve the health and quality of life of those who live near them. But developing a successful trail is not as simple as drawing... Read Full Post ›
Posted by Barbara Austin 06-26-17
At their core, most of our projects begin with the simple yet effective process of listening. We listen to our clients to understand their vision for their project, and then we help them expand and refine their vision based on our expertise. These projects tend to follow fairly conventional patterns for development, such as a... Read Full Post ›
If you spend any time at all reading about corporate culture in America, you’ve probably noticed an emerging trend in the design of the corporate campus: big tech firms are now developing campuses that provide incredible employee amenities, such as juice bars, massage tents, and staffed daycare centers, that would have been considered unthinkable a... Read Full Post ›
When asked the familiar question, “What do you do?” many landscape architects will attest to the need for further explanation beyond the simple “I’m a landscape architect.” Personally, my response is typically qualified with an explanation of park, trail and open space design, working with local municipalities, and a description of the role of a... Read Full Post ›
Posted by Drew Carman 02-28-17
You may have heard the phrase before: Property ownership is a bundle of sticks. Land development is a complex process regardless of what stage you’re in, but the early stages can be particularly ambiguous because of the legal, regulatory, and environmental limitations of the land. At RVi, we help our clients understand their “bundle of... Read Full Post ›
By their very nature, land development projects are complex and fluid. There are a lot of moving pieces to each project – from field conditions, to regulatory interpretations, to the political climate, to the broader economy in general. The only certainty is that things will change, and as consultants we need to help anticipate these... Read Full Post ›
As Landscape Architects, we are truly privileged to be able to spend the better part of our professional careers shaping the built environments that impact every facet of our lives…from the hospital we are born in, to the communities we live in, to the schools our kids attend…even the cemetery where we may someday be... Read Full Post ›
At the beginning of any challenging task, the magnitude of what needs to be accomplished can seem daunting. Take for instance this article. I am a landscape architect, not a writer, so the thought of putting pen to paper (or fingers to keyboard) to write this article seemed like a big task. In order to... Read Full Post ›
Here in the landscape architecture world, we have been celebrating April as World Landscape Architecture Month (WLAM). This international occasion aims to introduce our profession to the public by showcasing spaces designed by landscape architects around the world. A noble endeavor, indeed – as many landscape architects will attest to the fact that not even... Read Full Post ›
