WHAT ARE LANDSCAPE EFFICIENCIES?
Landscape architects possess the skills to strategically plan plantings that serve as natural barriers against direct sunlight or strong winds. In New York, deciduous trees offer shade during warmer months while permitting sunlight to filter through once their leaves have fallen.
Additionally, on larger properties such as those in the Hudson Valley and Westchester County, our architects can strategically position homes relative to mature trees to fully leverage their natural benefits.
HOW DO THEY EFFECT BUILDING COSTS?
Transplanting and planting a fully grown tree can incur significant expenses related to relocation and transportation. However, if the property and local code setbacks allow for flexibility, strategically positioning the home relative to existing trees comes at no additional cost.
This underscores the importance of an early conversation between architect and homeowner about the property's sustainability benefits before initiating the design process.