Water in the Built Environment: Rethinking Landscape Design and Irrigation
When most people think about landscape irrigation, they envision traditional systems: sprinkler heads, drip lines, and controllers. However, we aim to shift…
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Designing Cool
How Landscape Architecture Can Combat Extreme Heat As temperatures continue to rise across the globe, cities like Austin, Texas, are increasingly feeling…
Designed Ecology: Richard Moya Eastside Bus Plaza
The Richard Moya Eastside Bus Plaza, once a nondescript road median, has undergone a remarkable metamorphosis into a thriving designed ecology sanctuary…
No Such Thing as a “No Maintenance” Landscape
The Myth, The Reality. We’re frequently asked to design a ‘no maintenance’ landscape and while this idea sounds appealing, the truth is…
Jennifer: Pocket Prairies In Full Bloom in Austin
3 Pocket Prairies, 3 Different Approaches Our three principals at Studio Balcones have each created personal pocket prairies with their own distinct…
Michael: Pocket Prairies Come to Life in Austin
3 Pocket Prairies, 3 Different Approaches Bringing a slice of wild to our homes is more than just a trend – it’s…
The Essential Role of Pocket Prairies in Central Texas Ecosystems
Central Texas sits at a unique spot in Texas – it’s a crossroad of habitats, geologies, ecologies, and watersheds. One of the…