by John W. Olson | Oct 20, 2011 | Landscape Architecture, Sustainability
In early October, it was my pleasure to take a tour of the new research building on the NREL (National Renewable Energy Laboratory) campus in Golden, Colorado. The tour was put together by the architecture and engineering company, EVstudio, where I provide landscape...
by John W. Olson | May 25, 2011 | Comprehensive Planning and Codes, Sustainability
For those of you who may not know, Olson Planning & Urban Landscapes has a contract with Sustainable Fort Carson south of Colorado Springs. At Fort Carson, my responsibilities under this contract are to review submitted construction document drawings for...
by John W. Olson | Jan 5, 2011 | Landscape Architecture, Streetscapes
We can always tell if a plant is in need of water based on its appearance. Specifically, we see the need in the color of the plant’s foliage. However, not all plants are created equally in this respect. Trees in particular do not show their need for water...
