The Sandbox

Exploring the thoughtwork that drives quality design

for our clients | for the profession

rick9162

Jun 23, 20233 min read

Should We Claim Existing Carbon Assets as our Own?

What is the moral and practical stance on claiming existing sequestration assets when developing a new project? This is a hotly debated...

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rick9162

Jun 23, 20232 min read

3 Critical Stages in the Growth of Your Gardens

What can i expect once my contractor finishes installing our gardens? The day your landscape is finished, the plantings will look more...

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rick9162

Jun 3, 20232 min read

You finally finished the install! What to expect next.

Congratulations! You finally wrapped up the journey of construction. It can feel long and arduous for some of our clients and exciting...

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rick9162

May 12, 20232 min read

Succulents and Sagebrush, The Future of Sonoma County landscapes?

At last fall's ASLA Conference in San Francisco, I was lucky enough to share a table with a grad student committed to carbon solutions...

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rick9162

May 12, 20233 min read

Can i really have a carbon negative landscape? and a pool? and concrete patios, and everything else.

Probably Not at least not in any reasonable timeline. The truth of the matter is that many of our lifestyle choices and many of the...

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