Shades of Green Landscape Architecture
Sierra Towers The two office towers share an entrance plaza that was in need of updating. The plaza presented several challenges: it is shaded by the towers for most of the day and the two towers create a wind tunnel through the plaza. The area is on bay fill and the soil is unstable and […]
Hamlin School The Hamlin School is a highly regarded K-8 private girl’s school located in San Francisco. Shades of Green in collaboration with MCA designed a rooftop terrace that will serve as a flexible outdoor learning environment for young students of all ages and capabilities, to engage with nature, peers, and educators in both learning
The Logan Apartments Logan Apartments is a new 204 unit, 6 story Residential/ Mixed use building with an extensive urban farm on the roof top, a dramatic green walled entry feature and redwood lined park on the North that connects adjacent Frog Park and the project’s own retail corridor. Plants were selected to thrive in
Palm Cove This mid-century modern home on Oahu enjoys a large lot to play with. We designed a landscape that celebrates the existing palms with a circular patterns that evoke a cove-like effect. The abundant palms, ferns, cycads, and vines line the perimeter and accent the open landscape. The vibrant greens with a variety of
Wine Country Getaway Surrounded by vineyards, this property features a renovated farmhouse and a thoughtfully designed landscape for a wine country getaway. A new cedar fence with galvanized posts complements the existing gate and palms, leading to a gravel courtyard framed by low concrete walls and informal plantings. The landscape combines modern design with agricultural
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Podcast Interview: From Fjords to Foundations On this episode of What It Takes: Business Owners Tell All, we the podcast features Ive Haugeland, founder and principal of Shades of Green Landscape Architecture. Her journey is a powerful story of taking risks, following a passion, and staying true to her values while building a thriving business.
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The Benefits of Curb Appeal Investing in landscaping to enhance curb appeal not only elevates the visual charm of a home but also offers practical and economic advantages. These include increased property value, enhanced neighborhood appeal, positive first impressions for potential buyers or guests, and personal joy upon returning home. The journey to a home
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Eco-Wellness Living This home is a testament to biophilic design and health-conscious living. As you enter the property, laurel trees create a private walkway and enclave. The walls of the front living room open to create a seamless indoor-outdoor living experience. On a clear day, the rooftop terrace offers sweeping views of the bay. Here
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Hamlin School The Hamlin School is a highly regarded K-8 private girl’s school located in San Francisco. Shades of Green in collaboration with MCA designed a rooftop terrace that will serve as a flexible outdoor learning environment for young students of all ages and capabilities, to engage with nature, peers, and educators in both learning
Seaside Escape This home by the beach blends silver grey tones and drought tolerant plants to create a classic Southern California seaside aesthetic. On this corner lot, we designed tall, concrete planters to create privacy and extend the usability of the property. Succulents drape down and around the entrance. Field-grown olive trees were added for