by Lisa Van Liefde | Apr 26, 2011 | Green-Sustainable
The American Society of Landscape Architects has a very cool (literally) roof on its Washington D.C. headquarters building. Celebrating its 5 year anniversary, the project is showcasing the environmental benefits of ‘green’ roofs. Here is a quick look...
by Lisa Van Liefde | Apr 20, 2011 | Architectural Stone
We are often asked about the geology of limestone. Limestone is a sedimentary rock composed of calcium carbonate, plus calcium and/or magnesium. It is formed when layers of minerals (particularly calcite), fine sediment, and the skeletons and shells of marine...
by Lisa Van Liefde | Apr 13, 2011 | Cobblestone
Belgian Block and cobblestone are not the same, in case you were curious. The word cobblestone comes from the blending of two words, cob and stone and originally referred to a rounded rock taken from rivers and used for street paving centuries ago. (Read...
by Lisa Van Liefde | Apr 1, 2011 | Landscape Stone
April means warmer weather is on its way and flowers are blooming! And it is appropriately, national Landscape Architecture Month! Hiring a landscape architect is one of the best investments in your home. Check out the American Society of Landscape Architects...