Walker Macy

Sustainable Design

We believe that integrating natural systems with human use, design aesthetics and educational goals leads to the long-term success of each project. Our sustainable solutions range from master plans that ensure the protection of sensitive areas, to technical efforts that filter stormwater or designs to restore degraded landscapes. Walker Macy’s work demonstrates how cutting-edge ideas and technology can be combined with the traditional practice of landscape architecture to create solutions that minimize impacts to the environment, have lasting appeal, enhance livability and thrive over time. Areas of expertise include:

• Ecoroofs & roof gardens
• Green streets & plazas
• Site features for stormwater treatment
• Design of water-conserving irrigation systems
• Landscape restoration & native planting
• Stream & wetland enhancement
• Wildlife habitat enhancement
• Incorporation of alternative modes of transportation
• Integration of sustainable components into an overall site design
• Interpretation of these site features

The firm has completed 22 LEED Certified projects, another 16 awaiting certification, and numerous others designed to LEED standard but not submitted. We have 6 LEED accredited professionals on staff.