Business Details
Sustainable Landscape Architecture Services
As a dedicated landscape architecture firm with over thirty years of experience, we specialize in creating designs that harmonize aesthetics, functionality, and sustainability across natural and man-made environments. Our approach prioritizes understanding client needs while minimizing site disturbance, integrating innovative solutions like bioretention swales and xeriscape principles to reduce water usage. We focus on native plantings that support wildlife and provide year-round visual interest, ensuring low-maintenance landscapes that enhance both user experience and environmental preservation.Our expertise spans residential, commercial, and institutional projects from one to one hundred acres, with a proven track record in environmental permitting and regulatory compliance. Recognized for sustainable design excellence, we collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver site-specific solutions that meet evolving water quality standards. Our commitment to transparency and client-centric service ensures landscapes that balance development goals with ecological stewardship, serving communities from Tennessee to Vermont while maintaining deep local expertise in Massachusetts markets.
Services
Site Analysis
Permit Applications
Landscape Design
Construction Observation
Environmental Planning
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of experience in sustainable landscape architecture
- Our designs prioritize native plant ecosystems and water conservation
- We provide full-service permitting and regulatory compliance expertise
- Our team integrates environmental stewardship with functional design
- We deliver site-specific solutions for projects 1-100 acres in size
Services
Site Analysis
Our comprehensive site analysis evaluates topography, hydrology, and ecological features to inform sustainable design decisions. We identify regulatory constraints and opportunities for integrating natural systems with development goals. This foundational service ensures projects maximize site potential while minimizing environmental impact through data-driven planning.
Permit Applications
We prepare and submit environmental permit applications that meet current water quality regulations. Our expertise includes wet pond design, bioretention systems, and pretreatment marsh integration. With decades of experience navigating approval processes, we ensure projects satisfy both client objectives and environmental protection requirements while maintaining design integrity.
Landscape Design
Our landscape designs combine aesthetics with ecological function using native vegetation and xeriscape principles. We create year-round visual interest through seasonal plantings that require minimal irrigation while supporting local wildlife habitats. Each design balances client needs with environmental stewardship to produce livable, low-maintenance outdoor spaces.
Construction Observation
We provide on-site construction administration to ensure design intent is maintained throughout implementation. Our oversight includes material verification, installation quality checks, and coordination with contractors. This service guarantees landscapes are built to specifications while addressing field adjustments that maintain both functional performance and aesthetic standards.
Environmental Planning
Our environmental planning integrates sustainable practices into every project phase. We develop solutions like stormwater management systems and habitat restoration plans that exceed regulatory requirements. This service focuses on long-term ecological benefits while creating functional landscapes that enhance property value and user experience through responsible design practices.
People
Mohn Landscape Architecture
Landscape Architect
With over 30 years of experience in landscape architecture, this principal designer specializes in sustainable site planning and environmental permitting. Their expertise includes integrating natural systems with development projects while maintaining regulatory compliance across diverse geographic regions.
Questions
What types of projects do you specialize in?
We handle residential, commercial, institutional, and office developments ranging from one to one hundred acres in size.
How do you incorporate sustainability into designs?
We use native plants, xeriscape principles, and stormwater management systems to create low-maintenance, environmentally responsible landscapes.
Do you handle environmental permitting?
Yes, we prepare and submit site development permit applications for environmental approvals as part of our service package.
What geographic areas do you serve?
Our projects span from Tennessee to Vermont with particular expertise in Massachusetts market conditions.
How do you approach site-specific design?
We analyze each location's unique features to create designs that enhance natural characteristics while meeting client objectives.
What construction phase services do you provide?
We offer on-site observation and administration services to ensure design integrity during landscape implementation.
