Tag: Landscape Architecture

Splashpads Hose Down Cost of Fun in the Sun

The hottest trend in parks and recreation across the U.S. is ironically known for its cooling effects. It seems like every park or green space is spontaneously springing a leak. But these “leaks” are actually carefully designed and often whimsically outfitted splashpads with colorful features that purposefully hold children’s interest. And because splashpads offer safe… Read More »

Schreiber’s Passion Was Example of Why We Need Registered Professionals

Dave Schreiber was closely involved with the site design and planning for the Truax Campus of Madison College in Madison, Wisconsin. Dave Schreiber His dedication to raising the professional status of landscape architects through licensure is one of the many strengths of Dave Schreiber that recently made him the worthy recipient of the Wisconsin Chapter… Read More »

Shear Madness: Don’t Prune Circles Around Shrubs

A disturbing phenomenon has literally started to take shape on corporate campuses and residential lawns across the country. Our landscape architecture department has seen pruning at its best – and worst – and they beg of you to please NOT give in to the tempting trend of shearing your shrubs into spheres. What’s so bad… Read More »