Decarbonizing the Design Process

A Phase by Phase Approach for Landscape Architects

"Adding a lens of decarbonization to our decision-making process will only improve the outcomes of our design work." — Alejandra Hinojosa, Affil. ASLA, and Mariana Ricker, ASLA.

ASLA and the ASLA Fund have developed:

Decarbonizing the Design Process: A Phase by Phase Approach for Landscape Architects

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Authors

Alejandra Hinojosa, Affil. ASLA, LPA Design Studios
Mariana Ricker, ASLA, SWA

About

This guide offers a phase-by-phase structure to decarbonize design through big ideas, strategies, and best practices. It is high-level, offering approaches that can be implemented regardless of project type, scope, and scale.

The guide offers decarbonization opportunities for:

  • Project kickoff
  • Schematic design
  • Design development
  • Construction documents
  • Construction administration
  • Operations and maintenance