by Roxanne Finn Admissions Manager, the Conway School Sometimes our friends are constraints… and sometimes they are other designers “Constraints are your friend.” That is a lesson I learned early…
Low Impact Development
Helical Piles
By Bruce Wenning
Want to construct an addition to your home but are afraid of damaging treasured mature trees and plantings, not to mention the damage from heavy machinery upon the soil structure. Helical piles are the answer. This little-known pier foundation system requires less time and physical effort than “dig and pour” cement footings and continuous cement foundations.
Moving the Ball Forward: Making Green the Standard
by CJ Lammers In 1999, I started experiencing what Western medicine could only define as “frozen shoulder.” I couldn’t raise my arms above my head or dress myself. It was…
Paving the Way (Permeably) for John Hancock Charles River Walk
by Trevor Smith The rising sun peeks over the Charles River, golden rays explode through the towering oak canopy. The heavy sweet scent of Clethra perfumes the air with undertones…
Utilizing Natural Systems and Bringing Groups Together to Clean Up Lake George
by Randy Rath One of the biggest threats to the water quality of many lakes – including Lake George in upstate New York – is stormwater runoff. After a storm,…