The concept of aesthetic grass plays an integral part in modern landscaping. Stipped grasses or well-maintained lawns blend beauty, functionality, and environmental consciousness. Grass, in its various forms, including natural and artificial turf, contributes significantly to the overall aesthetics of outdoor spaces. From the lush green carpets of lawns to the low maintenance convenience of artificial grass, the choices are diverse and...
Houston may be the best city where you’d want to build your dream home. Homeowners who do not want to settle for a cookie-cutter model of their future home have a variety of builders to choose from. Fewer rules and more open space have allowed Houston to retain its affordability in the face of rising national housing prices. From luxury architects to eco-friendly home kits, Houston has a framework to design and build a dream home for almost...
Several honors were bestowed upon Houston's Midtown neighborhood in June of this year. The community was recognized by two organizations: the Urban Land Institute (ULI) Americas and World Landscape Architecture (WLA). The awards were given by the two organizations in recognition of the community's innovative design. In the "Built Urban" category of the 2021 WLA Professional Awards, the neighborhood got a commendation award. Its Midtown Park was...
The city's medical center will soon get a raised, DNA-shaped park, thanks to landscaping architect James Corner. Previously, Corner has already contributed artwork to Manhattan's High Line. The much-loved park, which debuted in 2009, utilizes an abandoned train track to thread around further than a mile of the area's West Side, bringing lush scenery, occasional art exhibits, and stunning vantage points. It ultimately became a must-see for both...
The office market in Houston now has the greatest vacancy rate in the nation. This makes it an intriguing time to break ground on a brand-new skyscraper downtown. However, 609 Main at Texas, the latest in a succession of skyscrapers by local builder Hines, debuted this week with 60 percent of the building already reserved. Several legal companies are among the tenants, as is United Airlines, which has occupied multiple floors in the building and...
Galveston is a popular destination for travelers, vacationers, and beachcombers alike, with dramatic gardens, stretches of beaches, and an international airport. But there's more to the place than that: because of its unique role in the historical past of both Texas and America, Galveston is brimming with cultural memory and, as famed pirates and European adventurers would testify, just waiting to be explored. Duplex Durst This address is not...
