PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

FEASIBILITY STUDIES
Inventory of the natural conditions on the site, development of programs for the preservation of existing plant materials, analysis of project potential, cost control studies, determination of physical, environmental, governmental, and other constraints.

PROGRAMMING
Working closely with the client, the architect and others, develop and record the needs of the client, make recommendations for applications on the site, and establish the basis for design of the project.

MASTER PLANNING
Preparation of a plan for long-range, rational development of the site, including phasing and cost projections.

SITE PLANNING
Development of a specific plan to accomplish the design goals of the owner. The plan includes the work of the architect and others, the building functions, site uses, site constraints, and governmental requirements.

SITE ENGINEERING
The relatively large cost of this work requires an understanding of the technical aspects of sitework, and this is a major strength of the firm (see the profile). Working closely with technicians of all disciplines, the recommendations of the engineers are blended carefully with the subjectives of landscape design.

DESIGN
Investigation of design alternatives and through discussion and clarification with the owner, architects, and others concerned, and preparation of design studies, drawings, and models to illustrate the scale and intent of the landscape work. Preparation of drawings, specifications, and contracts necessary to accomplish the work, and observation of the progress of construction.

POST-PROJECT
Preparation of a maintenance manual, follow up with contractors and maintenance personnel, and periodic visits at any time at the clients' request to discuss the progress of the installed landscape.