There used to be one thing I dreaded most when I was a public sector planner. It was a link on our website that read: “Email all council members at once.” Oh, the power of that button. That button could lead to countless hours of extra assignments, stress, and project complications. While in some circumstances... Read Full Post ›
Posted by Kyle Barichello 03-30-21
When you choose a profession that is related to the planning and design of the built environment, you are taught to design primarily in a two-dimensional format. Master plans, site plans, and construction drawings communicate the design efficiently so it can be interpreted by members of the technical team and ultimately used by a contractor... Read Full Post ›
Posted by Kevin Wilke-Nadler 02-24-21
As globalization increases year after year, dispatching commodities across the globe, vegetation and wildlife also end up being inadvertently transferred from place to place. Naturally, this leads to foreign species being introduced into our local ecosystems. For the most part, it is unlikely the new plants or animals will thrive in their new environment, but... Read Full Post ›
Posted by Julie Mastervich 02-24-21
When you experience a well-designed outdoor space, you notice immediately. Whether it be an intricately designed garden or a master planned community, good design can tell a story, evoke emotion, provide direction, and enhance user experience. But where does good design come from? How do you get there? As landscape architects, our process for design... Read Full Post ›
Posted by Katie LaBelle 01-26-21
Change is inevitable, and no change happens in isolation. Throughout history, architecture and design have been used as a tool for implementation, helping solve a variety of problems associated with revolution. From civic, to religious, to military and finally to landscape, architecture traces the changes of our society, creating a story for all to observe... Read Full Post ›
Posted by Nhasala Manandhar 01-26-21
Almost a decade ago, an innovative group out of Tucson worked to develop a new concept in housing – one that combined some of the key benefits of a single-family home with the lower commitment of a rental community. The single family built for rent (SFBR) concept was born, at the hands of the industry... Read Full Post ›
Posted by Chris Jones 11-23-20
I will never forget the date: March 16, 2020. I pulled up to my kids’ daycare to drop off my one and three year-old children, and instead of finding their welcoming teachers ready to greet us, I found an empty parking lot and sign on the door saying that the daycare had closed indefinitely due... Read Full Post ›
Posted by Annie Vos 11-23-20
Here at RVi, our two core services of Planning and Landscape Architecture allow us the distinct pleasure of being involved with a project from the very earliest stages of planning a raw piece of land, through construction and seeing those plans and designs come to life. However, not all projects follow this perfect linear path... Read Full Post ›
Posted by Jeff Farr 10-28-20
I often find myself on the receiving end of the question, “What is your favorite thing about your job?” Like many others, I searched long and hard to find a profession that not only is creative and inspiring, but also has a profound impact on people’s lives. This is how I discovered landscape architecture. After... Read Full Post ›
Posted by Brett Gehring 10-28-20