West Coast Green

A major demonstration landscape was designed and installed for the largest green conference on the west coast. Living walls were planted with native plants and installed at all main speaker stages. To create a pedestrian link between two large exhibit halls a promenade was defined by a large bamboo structure. Building entrances were punctuated with mature olive trees, native alders, edible plants and recycled colored glass mulch. Green products were showcased including Floating Habitat Islands, Native Grass Sod, Reclaimed Lumber, and Bamboo. The design incorporated biological stormwater mitigation including rain gardens, hanging gardens, and vegetated biofiltration islands for in-situ water treatment. These solutions were presented as a hierarchy of treatment solutions and showcased the potential for the use of synthetic vegetative media to filter a polluted water body. This highly successful installation was covered by ABC News and several blogs including InHabitat.