Archive for the ‘Alexia’ Category
17
Mar
Posted by Alexia Landscape Architect in Alexia , cnt , concept sketch , conveyance channel , garden , rain garden , raingarden , runnel , what is a raingarden . Leave a Comment
Solving drainage problems, increasing groundwater recharge, eliminating run-off to sewers, and enhancing the curb appeal……!
Concept Sketch, including Drainage Analysis
Before Construction…..
Laying out the Plants….
Planted!
This is the late fall planting. More enhancements are anticipated this season.
It is time to put in some raingardens!!!
This garden was installed last fall in association with the Center for Neighborhood Technology .
6
Dec
Posted by Alexia Landscape Architect in Alexia , alexia landscape architect , Lurie , Millennium Park , oudolf . Leave a Comment
Check out Piet Oudolf’s new book .
Installing the Lurie Garden with Piet
17
Nov
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17
Nov
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Check out the Apps 4 Metro Chicago winners of Round Two.
Apps 4 Metro Chicago is still going strong. Round Three is due December 2!
8
Nov
Posted by Alexia Landscape Architect in Alexia , alexia landscape architect , Alexia Paul , Center for Neighborhood Technology , chicago landscape architect , cnt , CNT-Energy , CNT-west , Grace Koehler , green infrastructure , Nicole DelSasso , Pizzo , rain , rain garden , raingarden , Semiramis Studio , urban garden , what is a raingarden . Leave a Comment
This is the beginning of a larger effort to initiate educational programming at the CNT garden on Western Avenue. Check it out!
VIDEO More videos here .
8
Nov
Posted by Alexia Landscape Architect in Alexia , alexia landscape architect , Alexia Paul , Center for Neighborhood Technology , cnt , CNT-Energy , CNT-west , garden , green infrastructure , landscape architecture , rain garden , raingarden , Rebuilding Exchange , urban garden , what is a raingarden . Leave a Comment
Here are some pictures from the party. Also, check out the videos !
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30
Sep
Posted by Alexia Landscape Architect in Alexia , alexia landscape architect , Alexia Paul , Center for Neighborhood Technology , chicago landscape architect , cnt , CNT-Energy , CNT-west , conveyance channel , green infrastructure , landscape architecture , rain garden , raingarden , Rebuilding Exchange , reclaimed lumber , runnel , urban garden , what is a raingarden . Leave a Comment
Getting Ready for Water…….
The Raingarden Conveyance Channel is being lined with river rocks. The water from the roof will be piped to this lined channel, then will travel to the raingarden basin. The conveyance channel is steeply pitched away from the building to encourage the water to travel away from the building. The Channel is also lined with a geotextile fabric to reduce the ability of water to percolate into the soil and gravel along the building foundation. The river rock lining holds the fabric and looks nice.
Getting Ready for Plants…….
Final grading was performed by raking the planting soil and sculpting it to the final grades. The planting areas were marked with inverted spray paint. Native plant plugs will be installed by volunteers. Pictures of the site planted are coming soon….
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20
Sep
Posted by Alexia Landscape Architect in Alexia , alexia landscape architect , Alexia Paul , Center for Neighborhood Technology , chicago , chicago landscape architect , cnt , CNT-Energy , CNT-west , green infrastructure , pergola , rain garden , raingarden , Rebuilding Exchange , reclaimed lumber , urban garden . Leave a Comment
Center for Neighborhood Technology’s new garden on Western Avenue is almost ready for plants.
Most of the hardscape work is done. Some work is still required to get the pergola finished. Plants should arrive this week and will be installed this weekend by Chicago Conservation Corps !
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12
Sep
Posted by Alexia Landscape Architect in Alexia , alexia landscape architect , Alexia Paul , Center for Neighborhood Technology , chicago landscape architect , cnt , CNT-Energy , CNT-west , rain , rain garden , raingarden . Leave a Comment
The Garden at CNT-West is coming along nicely. Greencorps is doing some really nice work!
There is a bit more info about the garden here .
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