Sculptures that move and move you
Sculptures are often used in landscape design but living, moving sculptures not so much. Read how Rudi Jass’ kinetic sculptures ‘make the wind visible’ and create constantly changing reflected light and visual patterns.
Old character and micro-climates for an inner city vibe
The challenge of creating and implementing landscaped living environments to an ever-increasing number of highly constrained and space-limited sites is significant. In this issue we focus on Outhouse Design’s Woolloomooloo Courtyard – a highly creative and successful response to the client’s brief on such a challenging site.
Designer profile: Ruth Czermak
Here is the first in a new series of interviews with our most successful, respected and creative Landscape Designers. In this issue Melbourne designer Ruth Czermak paints a picture of her formative years and early influences, through her education and training experiences to the realities of a woman running a successful practice today.
Seriously roses
While a perennial favourite with home gardeners, landscape designers have not always shared that love and respect in their projects. However new varieties and refreshed perspectives on just how to realise the many landscape possibilities might surprise those who have let roses slip into the background.
Research identifies suitable plants for wet conditions
Recent dramatic weather events have provided an ideal opportunity to reveal some of the long term progress that has been made in identifying plants suitable for wet conditions. Trials have provided some objective information on plant selections that will ‘survive the floods’.
- WHAT INSURANCE DO I NEED FOR MY LANDSCAPING BUSINESS?
- VEHICLE PURCHASE FINANCE: YOU HAVE OPTIONS
- BUSINESS VEHICLE SELECTION
From Landscape Outlook’s Studio Works folio comes a handy trio of informative articles for the administrative side of your landscape business. Some practitioners might already have their head around these subjects, others could be surprised on what they’re missing out on – or should avoid.
