Nowhere is flexibility more important than when it comes to building living systems that withstand the test of time.

Flexibility matters, after all.

Think aerial yoga. Twister. Gumby dolls. Stretch Armstrong. Spider silk. Marriage. (Someone had to say it.) Without flexibility, none of these would be possible - and more to the point, our living systems would be long dead.

For that reason, urban ecology is delicate and sensitive to its surroundings. Successful ecological design is all about capturing and distilling the right principles for a particular site, using the correct tools to advance your goals, evolving with the system over time and stewarding it well into the future.

But if we want to stride boldly into that bright destiny, it takes the right process. Below are some of the ways we routinely help our favorite people … and by that we mean you, the people who help us make the world a greener place every day.

Here’s how our process works:

 
ConnectWe seek synchronicity in everything we do. Our goal is to learn as much as possible about you, your site and your needs before we go further, so that we’re always on the same page.

Connect

We seek synchronicity in everything we do. Our goal is to learn as much as possible about you, your site and your needs before we go further, so that we’re always on the same page.

ExploreWhether you want a green roof, a living wall or a rainwater harvesting system, we examine all options to find the best site-specific design, materials and stewardship plans.

Explore

Whether you want a green roof, a living wall or a rainwater harvesting system, we examine all options to find the best site-specific design, materials and stewardship plans.

DesignWe plan each project from the ground up – pun intended. Then we submit a design proposal and estimated budget, incorporate your feedback and wait for your go-ahead.

Design

We plan each project from the ground up – pun intended. Then we submit a design proposal and estimated budget, incorporate your feedback and wait for your go-ahead.

BuildOur construction process is straightforward. We execute each plan with the utmost respect for your schedule, your safety and the surrounding environment.

Build

Our construction process is straightforward. We execute each plan with the utmost respect for your schedule, your safety and the surrounding environment.

StewardWhen it comes to living systems, we’re never really done. We believe in ongoing stewardship to keep the ecosystem healthy and respond to its changing needs.

Steward

When it comes to living systems, we’re never really done. We believe in ongoing stewardship to keep the ecosystem healthy and respond to its changing needs.

SupplyOur years of expertise with sustainable materials and ongoing research into new technologies, guarantee our hand-selected materials will perfectly complement each job.

Supply

Our years of expertise with sustainable materials and ongoing research into new technologies, guarantee our hand-selected materials will perfectly complement each job.

 
 

Oh, and did we mention we consult?

That’s right; we work with some of the biggest names in the green roofing world, and we’d love to lend you our expertise as well.

If you need less than full start-to-finish contracting but more than product recommendations, we’re happy to offer our expertise on a consulting basis. We’ll help you answer the tough questions and make the best decisions for each site, holding your hand as much or as little as you need. (Because while we really like holding hands, we still want you to set the pace.)

Need a product or system without the chitchat? We’re happy to help you source the best ones for the job, so get in touch.