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Featured image for “Pergolas 101 – A Guide To Choosing The Right Pergola Design”After reading this guide, you’ll feel comfortable integrating a pergola in the outdoor architectural design of a garden or landscape as well as utilizing them to create beautiful and functional outdoor living spaces for commercial and residential applications.14515:full

Pergolas 101 – A Guide To Choosing The Right Pergola Design

March 3, 2024

After reading this guide, you’ll feel comfortable integrating a pergola in the outdoor architectural design of a garden or landscape as well as utilizing them ...

Featured image for “Delaware Solid Waste Authority”The Delaware Solid Waste Authority (DSWA) provides dependable waste management systems to the state’s 1.03 million citizens. The new Dover Environmental Education Center, located in Dover, DE, immerses visitors in interactive education experiences that promote experiential learning.15326:full

Delaware Solid Waste Authority

February 12, 2025

The Delaware Solid Waste Authority (DSWA) provides dependable waste management systems to the state’s 1.03 million citizens. The new Dover Environmental Education Center, located in ...

Featured image for “10 Great Pergola Ideas for Shade”Creating a shady retreat in your backyard starts with finding the balance between shade coverage, aesthetics, and costs. While your classic pergola provides coverage, some homeowners need more shade from the hot sun. From louvered roofs to tension fabric canopies, these eight pergola ideas will help maximize shade in your outdoor space.14955:full

10 Great Pergola Ideas for Shade

January 22, 2025

Creating a shady retreat in your backyard starts with finding the balance between shade coverage, aesthetics, and costs. While your classic pergola provides coverage, some ...

Featured image for “McMurry University”McMurry University, located in Abilene, TX, is a storied private university. The 52-acre campus includes educational facilities, outdoor recreation spaces, and a newly renovated campus center. The new additions to the Garrison Campus Center are a second floor to the building to support the university’s education mission, as well as an increased square footage.15207:full

McMurry University

January 15, 2025

McMurry University, located in Abilene, TX, is a storied private university. The 52-acre campus includes educational facilities, outdoor recreation spaces, and a newly renovated campus ...

Featured image for “HGTV Dream Home 2025 & Trex Pergola”For years, we have brought your outdoor living dreams to life, and the HGTV Dream Home 2025 will be no exception. The HGTV Dream Home 2025 features a beautiful outdoor living space with a Trex Pergola. Finished in a custom color, this eco-friendly Trex Pergola is a beautiful focal point in this outdoor space.15141:full

HGTV Dream Home 2025 & Trex Pergola

December 20, 2024

For years, we have brought your outdoor living dreams to life, and the HGTV Dream Home 2025 will be no exception. The HGTV Dream Home ...

Featured image for “Low-Maintenance Patio Cover Materials: What Contractors Don’t Tell You”Creating the perfect outdoor living space often centers around installing a patio cover (sometimes as a pergola, or shade structure), but many homeowners discover too late that their material choice leads to unexpected maintenance burdens.14971:full

Low-Maintenance Patio Cover Materials: What Contractors Don’t Tell You

November 18, 2024

Creating the perfect outdoor living space often centers around installing a patio cover (sometimes as a pergola, or shade structure), but many homeowners discover too ...

Featured image for “Pergola Kits for Every Season: The Ultimate Outdoor Solution”When exploring pergola kits, evaluate your specific climate conditions, local building requirements, and long-term outdoor living aspirations. Investing in a premium kit often provides better value through extended durability and enhanced year-round functionality.14968:full

Pergola Kits for Every Season: The Ultimate Outdoor Solution

November 11, 2024

When exploring pergola kits, evaluate your specific climate conditions, local building requirements, and long-term outdoor living aspirations. Investing in a premium kit often provides better ...

Featured image for “Decorative Screen Panels: The Modern Solution for Commercial Privacy”From rooftop terraces to outdoor dining areas and corporate courtyards, decorative screen panels are revolutionizing how we approach privacy design.14802:full

Decorative Screen Panels: The Modern Solution for Commercial Privacy

November 4, 2024

From rooftop terraces to outdoor dining areas and corporate courtyards, decorative screen panels are revolutionizing how we approach privacy design. ...

Featured image for “Fredericksburg Healthcare Center”This new 470,000+ sq. ft. health care center will replace the existing three smaller Fredericksburg area clinics15061:full

Fredericksburg Healthcare Center

October 24, 2024

This new 470,000+ sq. ft. health care center will replace the existing three smaller Fredericksburg area clinics ...

Featured image for “Healing Design: The Benefits in Creating Therapeutic Gardens”As a landscape architect with over twenty years of experience, Jack Carman is a leading expert in the growing field of therapeutic gardens. Specially designed for Alzheimer’s care, Jack understands the unique challenges and opportunities that designing these spaces can present.15004:full

Healing Design: The Benefits in Creating Therapeutic Gardens

October 15, 2024

As a landscape architect with over twenty years of experience, Jack Carman is a leading expert in the growing field of therapeutic gardens. Specially designed ...

Featured image for “White Oak Medical Center”A custom aluminum pergola, manufactured by Structureworks, is used to provide respite from the sun as part of the outdoor dining area.14858:full

White Oak Medical Center

September 18, 2024

A custom aluminum pergola, manufactured by Structureworks, is used to provide respite from the sun as part of the outdoor dining area. ...

Featured image for “The Essential Role of a Shade Study in Outdoor Designs”“Did you know that effective shading can reduce surrounding temperatures by up to 20 degrees? As a design professional, you have the super power to transform outdoor spaces into comfortable, sustainable spaces that enhance personal well-being.14821:full

The Essential Role of a Shade Study in Outdoor Designs

September 16, 2024

“Did you know that effective shading can reduce surrounding temperatures by up to 20 degrees? As a design professional, you have the super power to ...