Illustration courtesy of Design Workshop Glendale Regional Park, located on Salt Lake City’s (SLC) west side, is a 17-acre park proposed on the site of an abandoned water park. SLC set out to create a publicly accessible outdoor recreation area, a much needed… [Read More]
SITES, LEED, WEDG and Sustainable Project Development
Studioverde brings the collective experience of landscape architects and scientists with large scale ecological design, corporate and public project expertise, SITES, WEDG + LEED Accredited Professionals to collaborate with clients and design teams to facilitate sustainable project development and certification.
Our federal, state, municipal and private project portfolio demonstrates a depth of expertise that can be scaled to address complex projects with a focus on landscape sustainability.
In addition to project certification we also work directly with owners, developers and institutions to create landscape sustainability program goals and metrics, and project development sustainability reviews.
An Atlanta Beltline First: Enota Park + Sustainable SITES Certification
The Atlanta Beltline has an impressive list of accomplishments: 33 miles of multi-use trails, 1,300 acres of parks, 5,600 units of affordable housing, and more than $10 billion in economic development. Next on the list is Atlanta Beltline’s commitment to sustainable design and pursuing Sustainable… [Read More]
Studioverde Leads Colby College Launch of Sustainable SITES Certification
Starting any project can be daunting, but working with experts can make the process smoother. Colby College reached out to Studioverde for insight on the multi-year SITES certification process for its $200 million Athletic Complex. As the SITES expert and advisor on the project team, Studioverde began with an introductory… [Read More]
Margaret Chase Smith Federal Building Garden Alcoves
The Margaret Chase Smith Federal Building Modernization is a GSA Design Excellence project. Building tenants include the offices of Maine’s US Senators, the US Marshall’s office, and US District Courts, and the Social Security Administration. The modernization of this important urban federal building was… [Read More]
Maine Coast Heritage Trust Mount Desert Island Office and Campus
“Maine Coast Heritage Trust conserves and stewards Maine’s coastal lands and islands for their renowned scenic beauty, outdoor recreational opportunities, ecological diversity and working landscapes.” Studioverde worked with MCHT to develop a new campus that would minimize site impacts and provide opportunities to showcase native… [Read More]