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May 23, 2017 Irrigation

Know What Grows

Part of irrigation efficiency is knowing what to water. Water conservation is on the minds of many clients because it saves them money and helps the environment along the way. Updating sprinkler systems and designs is a great way to make sure a system is running in optimal condition. A good way to tell: is your..

May 16, 2017 News

What is Wrong with Landscape Architecture Today??

In this article, we take a closer look at landscape architecture today and investigate just what is wrong with this profession. In current times, we cannot deny that landscape architecture is indeed a growing profession. In 2011, the National Endowment for the Arts, NEC, predicted future job prospects for several artistic occupations through to 2018 within..

May 9, 2017 Irrigation

Pt.3 Unpacking the Basics of Efficient Irrigation Design with Jeff M.

How many times have you been walking down the sidewalk in a neighborhood or business and you have to dodge the sprinklers. There are several reasons that could be happening. If it is the beginning of the season, they may just need to be adjusted. A lawn mower or person could have also kicked it..

May 2, 2017 News

April Industry Report

Business conditions flattened for landscape architecture firms during the first three months of 2017, according to the newest American Society of Landscape Architects’ Business Quarterly survey. During the first quarter of this year, firms reported a dip in billable hours and hiring plans, while inquiries for new work picked up from the previous quarter.

April 25, 2017 Irrigation

Pt.2 Unpacking the Basics of Efficient Irrigation Design with Jeff M.

As discussed in the first section of this series, there is more to irrigation design than some may think. The questions and details to be considered before every design will make the difference between a sprinkler system and an innovative efficient irrigation design. WC3 has worked on many diverse projects and have learned how to..

April 18, 2017 Irrigation

Unpacking the Basics of Efficient Irrigation Design with Jeff M.

Yet another event for the OCASLA has been given by Jeff Muhlbach. Muhlbach discussed the basics of efficient irrigation design last week with a good crowd of landscape architects. Discussing anything from proper equipment selection to create the most cost effective to creating an efficient design, Muhlbach expressed the importance off having a good irrigation design included..

April 11, 2017 Irrigation

Why Water Sense Makes Sense

The news is filled with stories of drought all over the country. Businesses and homeowners are becoming more aware of the benefits of water efficiency. It not only helps their pockets but the environment as well. The Green Industry is feeling its fair share of restrictions and pressure from the higher-ups. Rain Bird has recognized..

April 4, 2017 News

WC3 Improves Case Western Reserve University Housing

Another WC3 project was completed recently. University Circle project has a new layout, a new name, and an expanded team of developers. A 600 residential unit in University Circle of Case Western Reserve University is the first completed project of many to come. This project includes designs for an efficient irrigation system with rainwater harvesting.

March 28, 2017 News

Using Landscape Architecture to bring Nature Back to the People

In the 1980’s, Edward O. Wilson coined the term “biophilic design.” The idea of biophilic design is to create conditions within designs that would meet the unique emotional needs humans have towards the other plants and animals that we coexist with on this planet.