Steve Dana

Steve Dana

Sustainable Landscape Materials: From Paving to Plantings

Sustainable landscape materials are defined by their ability to reduce environmental impact through low-energy production, local sourcing, durability, and renewability. They promote ecosystem health, conserve water, minimize waste through recycling (like reclaimed wood or crushed stone), and support biodiversity by…

Designing Outdoor Spaces for All Seasons

Outdoor spaces have become a popular focus for commercial property improvements. Whether it’s a little more attention to landscaping or the addition of a fully programmed outdoor environment, businesses are prioritizing their open-air spaces. Designing outdoor spaces for all seasons…

How Topography Shapes Exceptional Landscape Architecture

In our recent post about the Art of Site Analysis, we touched on the value of understanding a location’s topography. Creating a landscape that works with a site’s topography shapes exceptional landscape design in a number of ways. Blending a…

Does Length Determine the Appeal of a Golf Course?

Shown in the cover photo is the Kiva Dunes course, one of Jerry Pate Design’s projects. We’ve seen countless debates about what makes a great golf course truly memorable. Is it the dramatic elevation changes? The strategic bunkering? The quality…