By their very nature, land development projects are complex and fluid. There are a lot of moving pieces to each project – from field conditions, to regulatory interpretations, to the political climate, to the broader economy in general. The only certainty is that things will change, and as consultants we need to help anticipate these... Read Full Post ›
Posted by Chris Patterson 09-27-16
As Landscape Architects, we are truly privileged to be able to spend the better part of our professional careers shaping the built environments that impact every facet of our lives…from the hospital we are born in, to the communities we live in, to the schools our kids attend…even the cemetery where we may someday be... Read Full Post ›
Posted by Mark Smith 08-29-16
Located along Lamar Boulevard just north of Austin’s Central Business District, Pease District Park is a beloved piece of Austin’s park system. Perhaps most famously known as the site for the annual festival Eeyore’s Birthday Party, the 84-acre Pease Park also serves many students and urban dwellers on a daily basis thanks to its proximity... Read Full Post ›
Posted by Katie Harris 08-24-16
Known as: Coral Yucca, False Yucca, Hummingbird Yucca Scientific name: Hesperaloe parviflora Did You Know? Red Yucca is not actually a yucca but is rather a member of the Century-Plant family. Also of note is that Red Yucca’s flowers are not always necessarily red. The common variety’s flowers are a choral pink while the “brake... Read Full Post ›
Posted by Robin Winter 08-03-16
We are pleased to announce that RVi is expanding outside of Texas for the first time, with fully staffed offices in Oakland and Phoenix. The expansion advances our plan for sustainable growth and is made possible through an equity investment by national consulting firm Atwell, LLC. “We are incredibly excited to join forces with Atwell,... Read Full Post ›
Posted by Katie Harris 07-15-16
Architectural Digest has just named the Dallas Arboretum one of the world’s 15 Breathtaking Botanical Gardens to Visit This Season. Listed just under the number one spot, Brooklyn Botanic Garden in New York, the Arboretum is recognized as a “66-acre haven for thriving ferns and azaleas, (and) one of the best views of the downtown... Read Full Post ›
Known as: Mt. Lemmon Marigold, Mountain Marigold, or Mexican Bush Marigold Scientific name: Tagetes lemmonii Did You Know? Copper Canyon Daisy is not actually native to Texas, it is native to Arizona, Mexico, and Central America. Bees and Butterflies are attracted to its golden yellow flowers and deer seem to strongly dislike the pungent smell... Read Full Post ›
Posted by Robin Winter 07-11-16
World record holder Joey “Jaws” Chestnut devoured 69 hot dogs in ten minutes at the famous Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest in Coney Island. Although he sets the precedent, there are many who follow in his footsteps hoping for glory, including our very own intern, Haley “Ketchup if You Can” Armstrong. Competitive eating has become... Read Full Post ›
Over the past five years, Texas Christian University (TCU) has been on a mission to renovate or replace nearly every residence hall on its campus. Last month, the University broke ground on the newest component of this vision: the Greek Village. Phase I of the Greek Village includes seven houses, which will hold a combined... Read Full Post ›
Posted by Katie Harris 06-27-16