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Sustainable Landscape Architecture:
Ecologically Sensitive Site Design
 Every
new construction project has negative impacts on its surroundings.
However, these impacts can be reduced through conscientious
site design. In fact, ecologically sensitive site design can
help a site contribute positively to the environment by:
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Mitigating urban heat-island effect
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Minimizing stormwater runoff and allowing for infiltration
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Providing plant and animal habitat
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Providing a meaningful and comfortable place for people
Barr’s design experience ranges from large commercial developments
to small residential gathering spaces. Whether you’re developing
a former industrial site or converting a lawn to prairie,
we can help. Our landscape architects, ecologists, and civil
engineers design sites that are attractive, efficient, and
cost-effective, and they protect and enhance natural resources.
Our services include building and road replacement; landscape
design (plantings and hardscape); grading plans and soil remediation;
street, parking lot, and trail design; and permitting, construction
documents, bid administration, and construction supervision.
Read about the following projects:
Ecological
Neighborhood
Northland
College Site Design
Stonebridge
of Lilydale Development
Minnetonka
City Hall
RWMWD
Building
Sustainable
Landscape Architecture services:
Master
Planning | Ecologically Sensitive Site Design | Native-Plant-Community
Restoration | Natural
Resource Inventories and Management Plans | Ecological
Stormwater Management | Education
and Interpretation
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