Throughout his 30-year career in landscape architecture, Nathan (Nate) Starck has witnessed the many ebbs and flows of the hospitality industry, giving him a nuanced perspective on what clients want, what guests value, and how to design spaces that elevate both. In this Employee Spotlight, Nate, an Associate Principal based in RVi’s Denver office, shares... Read Full Post ›
Bringing a university campus project to life often means bridging two very different worlds. In Part 1 of his Landscape Architect & Specifier News (LASN) series “Bridging the Gap,” our Principal – Campus Sector Tony Catchot shares lessons learned from working both as a consultant and within a university planning department. He describes how consultants... Read Full Post ›
An interview with Christopher Miller, PLA, led by Tony Catchot, PLA. Intentionally designed interstitial spaces are not filler; they’re critical infrastructure for learning, well‑being, and community. For RVi, they also serve as a measurable expression of the firm’s broader campus‑development ethos, integrating people, place, and purpose across diverse project types nationwide. In this interview, Tony... Read Full Post ›
Posted by Christopher Miller 08-20-25
Jocelyn Dominguez went from design intern to full-time landscape designer at RVi’s Scottsdale, Arizona office. Her love of science, nature, and design drove her to change her major from civil engineering to landscape architecture and pushed her to step outside her introverted comfort zone to build industry connections and pursue meaningful, impactful work. In this... Read Full Post ›
By Matt Small, Director at RVi As landscape architects and environmental stewards, our work goes far beyond creating beautiful places. Every decision we make has the potential to support biodiversity, conserve water, bring people together, and strengthen the resilience of the environments we shape. One of the most impactful ways we can boost that resilience... Read Full Post ›
Posted by Matt Small 07-29-25
In honor of National Park and Recreation Month, we’re highlighting a team member who has spent decades shaping inclusive, safe, and imaginative outdoor spaces: Alan Mackey, Project Director and Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) at RVi. With more than 35 years of experience in landscape architecture, park and recreation planning, and design, Alan continues to... Read Full Post ›
What began as an underutilized property tucked between major highways in Fort Myers is now taking shape as one of Southwest Florida’s most significant logistics hubs. The Gulf Landing Logistics Center (GLLC), spanning 285 acres, represents not only a physical transformation but a story of vision, momentum, and collaboration. When Youngquist Brothers, the longtime landowners,... Read Full Post ›
Tim Bargainer, Senior Vice President of Public Markets at RVi, shares reflections on how sustainability, resilience, and the mindset of environmental stewardship have shaped his work and leadership across his decades of experience in landscape architecture and planning. There’s a word we use often in design, but don’t always stop to define: stewardship. It... Read Full Post ›
Posted by Tim Bargainer 06-27-25
From environmental science to urban planning, Marie D’Addario brings a passion for sustainability, equity, and community connection to her work. Marie D’Addario is a Planning Associate based in RVi’s Sarasota, Florida office. Her journey into planning was sparked by a love of the environment and a desire to create meaningful spaces for people. In this... Read Full Post ›
