Services : Dickson Design Studio

Landscape architects design the outdoor spaces in which people live, work and play. They design and plan areas as small as private, residential gardens and as large as entire cities. Their goal is to create environments that are beautiful, functional, and in harmony with ecological principles. A range of knowledge is essential to the landscape architect's task of shaping and protecting the outdoor environment, to accommodate the work and recreational activities of people.

RESIDENTIAL DESIGN
Residential design involves the development of conceptual designs, final designs, and construction documents for homeowners. In residential design, the landscape architect recognizes and understands the needs and wants of the homeowners and their families, especially in how they wish to use the space, their planting preferences, and their project budget.

Design Fees
Residential design fees are established on a per-project basis, based on the scope of work required. A free, initial consultation or “meet and greet” will be scheduled at your home in order to see the site and discuss your overall needs, wants, and desires. After the initial consultation, a design proposal will be assembled for acceptance prior to commencing any design work. The design fee encompasses conceptual and detailed design, all meetings to discuss the designs, project budget estimation, and aid in securing an installation permit from your municipality and a landscape contractor to install the design.

Construction Management Fees are established at the time of project installation.

COMMERCIAL DESIGN
Commercial design involves the development of conceptual designs, final designs, construction documents, bid documents, tree preservation/removal plans, and as‐built plans for shopping malls, retail centers, office parks, industrial parks, etc. In commercial design, the landscape architect recognizes and understands the needs and wants of the owner, developer, building architect, civil engineer, signage consultant, and municipality. Being able to recognize the opportunities and challenges facing commercial developments – including an understanding of project location, surrounding uses, visibility, and anticipated site use – is critical.

Design Fees
Commercial design fees are established on a per-project basis, based on the scope of work required. Once a general idea of the scope of work for the project is established, a design proposal, including all necessary fees, is generated for approval. Design fees can also be billed on a time and materials, hourly basis.

Construction Observation Fees – including overall landscape installation (hardscape and softscape), plant installation verification punch‐lists, and plant warranty punch‐lists – can be included in the design proposal or billed on a time and materials, hourly basis.