Code of the West

"meat's not meat until it's in the pan" . Charles M. Russell

Code of the West

Live each day with courage

Take pride in your work

Always finish what you start

Do what has to be done

Be tough but fair

When you make a promise, keep it

Ride for the brand

Talk less, and say more

Remember that some things aren’t for [...]

What’s Out There

The Cultural Landscape Foundation has launched a valuable database that spans over two centuries of American Landscape Design.  It’s referred to as “What’s Out There” and is searchable by landscape name, locale, designer, type and style.  The Cultural Landscape Foundation has undertaken a much needed reference system and it is an excellent overlay [...]

Medical Mile

Last fall I had the opportunity to experience the “Medical Mile” in Little Rock ,Arkansas.  The “Medical Mile” is a multi-use trail that includes playgrounds, sprayground, picnic areas, sculptures and a 1300 foot 3-dimensional mural wall with a “message of health and fitness”.  The idea behind the trail and mural was to increase [...]

James Wines: On drawing

James Wines is an old friend of environmental design.  He was “green” long before it was so hip, it was generic.  He originally started his career as a sculptor and graphic designer, but eventually broadened his work to include architectural innovation, education, and product design.  James first opened his New York City design/architecture [...]

Old School meets New School

Great ideas become community at the Smiley Building in Durango, CO.

John and Charles Shaw and Lisa Bodwalk have created something that planners and designers strive for… community.  There are intangibles that can cause designers to struggle with creating community from scratch.   Many lessons can be learned [...]

 
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