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…
When most people think about landscape irrigation, they envision traditional systems: sprinkler heads, drip lines, and controllers. However, we aim to shift…
How Landscape Architecture Can Combat Extreme Heat As temperatures continue to rise across the globe, cities like Austin, Texas, are increasingly feeling…
In the battle against climate change, trees are our silent but steadfast allies. They absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, store carbon…
Surviving the Swings Freeze and Thaw: Unexpected Extremes Central Texas weather has always been unpredictable, but in recent years, the impact of…
The Myth, The Reality. We’re frequently asked to design a ‘no maintenance’ landscape and while this idea sounds appealing, the truth is…
3 Pocket Prairies, 3 Different Approaches Our three principals at Studio Balcones have each created personal pocket prairies with their own distinct…
3 Pocket Prairies, 3 Different Approaches Our three principals at Studio Balcones have each created personal pocket prairies with their own distinct…
3 Pocket Prairies, 3 Different Approaches Bringing a slice of wild to our homes is more than just a trend – it’s…
Central Texas sits at a unique spot in Texas – it’s a crossroad of habitats, geologies, ecologies, and watersheds. One of the…