Design ideas for a southwestern courtyard stone landscaping in Denver.

Chris Zimmer
Example of an ornate green three-story exterior home design in DC Metro

For this home we were hired as the Architect only. Siena Custom Builders, Inc. was the Builder. +/- 5,200 sq. ft. home (Approx. 42' x 110' Footprint) Cedar Siding - Cabot Solid Stain - Pewter Grey

When you work with Refugia, know that you network with likeminded neighbors as concerned about conservation as you are. We create 'stepping stone gardens' that promote habitat connectivity for plants and wildlife for neighborhood nature conservation. Our long term goal is to not only restore species loss but over time, to reverse it - leading to enlarged and more resilient species populations better equipped to withstand normal population fluctuations for years to come. Collectively, our impact will make a difference.

Rose Creek Golf & CC Landscape & Containers: Unique by Design l Helen Weis
Design ideas for a traditional full sun front yard landscaping in Oklahoma City for summer.

Minimalist open concept living room photo in Los Angeles with a standard fireplace

Transitional backyard patio photo in San Francisco with a pergola

PGA Pro Paul Casey's new backyard artificial putting green complex by Celebrity Greens. PlushGrass drove to Arizona to install the sod wall bunker for Paul.

Transitional patio photo in Los Angeles

Photo Credit: Mark Schwartz
This is an example of a huge mediterranean hillside landscaping in San Francisco for spring.

Inspiration for a traditional front yard landscaping in New York.

Inspiration for a large coastal gray three-story mixed siding exterior home remodel in New York

The barn is nestled perfectly in the landscape of the historic complex and engages directly with the pool and spa. Photography by Michael Partenio
Farmhouse backyard stone and custom-shaped hot tub photo in New York

Atherton has many large substantial homes - our clients purchased an existing home on a one acre flag-shaped lot and asked us to design a new dream home for them. The result is a new 7,000 square foot four-building complex consisting of the main house, six-car garage with two car lifts, pool house with a full one bedroom residence inside, and a separate home office /work out gym studio building. A fifty-foot swimming pool was also created with fully landscaped yards. Given the rectangular shape of the lot, it was decided to angle the house to incoming visitors slightly so as to more dramatically present itself. The house became a classic u-shaped home but Feng Shui design principals were employed directing the placement of the pool house to better contain the energy flow on the site. The main house entry door is then aligned with a special Japanese red maple at the end of a long visual axis at the rear of the site. These angles and alignments set up everything else about the house design and layout, and views from various rooms allow you to see into virtually every space tracking movements of others in the home. The residence is simply divided into two wings of public use, kitchen and family room, and the other wing of bedrooms, connected by the living and dining great room. Function drove the exterior form of windows and solid walls with a line of clerestory windows which bring light into the middle of the large home. Extensive sun shadow studies with 3D tree modeling led to the unorthodox placement of the pool to the north of the home, but tree shadow tracking showed this to be the sunniest area during the entire year. Sustainable measures included a full 7.1kW solar photovoltaic array technically making the house off the grid, and arranged so that no panels are visible from the property. A large 16,000 gallon rainwater catchment system consisting of tanks buried below grade was installed. The home is California GreenPoint rated and also features sealed roof soffits and a sealed crawlspace without the usual venting. A whole house computer automation system with server room was installed as well. Heating and cooling utilize hot water radiant heated concrete and wood floors supplemented by heat pump generated heating and cooling. A compound of buildings created to form balanced relationships between each other, this home is about circulation, light and a balance of form and function. Built by Exact Builders, landscape design by Shades Of Green, photos by John Sutton Photography & Philip Liang Photography.

New landscape remodel, include concrete, lighting, outdoor living space and drought resistant planting.
This is an example of a huge contemporary drought-tolerant and full sun backyard decomposed granite and wood fence landscaping in San Francisco with a fire pit for spring.

Photography by Lucas Henning.
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary two-story mixed siding exterior home remodel in Seattle with a metal roof

Bliss Garden Design
Design ideas for a contemporary backyard gravel landscaping in Seattle for fall.

Crest Butte Apartments is a 52 unit complex located in the heart of Bend. The project consisted of a complete interior and exterior rehabilitation of the existing buildings. The modern design of the updated facades will be a bold new approach for this area of Bend. It will revitalize and bring a sense of pride and style to the aging apartment complex. Energy efficiency is a priority with the remodel. Window sizes were increased to maximize daylight, insulation was added to surpass Oregon’s already strict energy code. Photography by Alan Brandt

The unique swimming pool features a complex stone waterfall that overlooks the deep end. The water feature helped to bring life and movement to the garden while creating a tranquil environment aside the spa.