As modern humans, we spend our days surrounded by solid, imposing "stuff". We live in big brick and wood houses, drive two-ton steel vehicles to work … [Read more...] about Transparency in the Landscape
Elements of Design
Landscape Design Lessons from a Newport Mansion
Several weeks ago MJ and I made the drive to Rhode Island for my niece's high school graduation. We stayed an extra day so we could celebrate my mom's … [Read more...] about Landscape Design Lessons from a Newport Mansion
Elements of Design: Color
Color theory talks about three main topics: hue, value, and intensity. Hue and color are sometimes used interchangeably, and they refer to the named … [Read more...] about Elements of Design: Color
Elements of Design: Light
Unlike interior design, with landscape design light is what it is while the sun is shining. Where we can really play with light is after the sun goes … [Read more...] about Elements of Design: Light
Elements of Design: Pattern
I struggled with whether to include pattern or not in this series, because pattern is seen more commonly with interiors - think wallpaper and fabrics. … [Read more...] about Elements of Design: Pattern