We believe the landscape should transport our clients into a realm of romance, serenity, inspiration and joy. 

Environmental Designs, Inc. (EDI) is a landscape architecture and construction firm that has created distinctive landscapes in the Rocky Mountain Region since 1989. Acknowledged through numerous awards and feature articles, EDI is recognized for its beautiful, high-quality and sustainable landscapes. 

We are a full-service firm offering consultation, design, landscape architecture, project management, construction, maintenance and enhancements. 

At EDI, we design, construct and maintain landscapes ranging in scale and complexity for residential and commercial clients. Each design is customized for their aesthetic, emotional, environmental and functional needs and we believe that the entire experience of creating a landscape should be enjoyed. 

While our landscapes are beautiful, we strive toward the highest

standards in methods, technology, efficiency, quality and value. Our gardens integrate creative design, architectural expertise and horticultural knowledge with our clients’ aspirations of quality of life.

 EDI collaborates with industry leaders in residential and commercial development, architecture, construction and interior design combined with the best suppliers to offer our clients a network of resources, second to none. 

Environmental Designs, Inc. provides a comprehensive suite of services: 

                        Consultation

                        Design

                        Landscape architecture

                        Project management

                        Construction

                        Maintenance

                        Enhancements 

Our Design Philosophy:  Create A Realm of Enjoyment

 The landscape should enhance the quality of life for our clients. The environment we create will rejuvenate and inspire our clients to live happy and healthy lives. The design should respect their lifestyle, attraction to beauty and financial investment. Our designs integrate the regional climate with the architecture of the site to the sustainability of the plant life while gracefully transitioning the garden visitor into a realm of enjoyment. 

The Consultative Difference 

Serving our clients as Landscape Consultants is the initial step. Thoroughly understanding their needs while providing creativity and expertise differentiates EDI. 

An outline of the process of design, landscape architecture, project management, construction and maintenance is presented so the client fully understands what will need to take place to realize a magical landscape. EDI strives to become an advocate and advisor for the client. 

The potential of the garden is explored so the appropriate design efforts and resources can be coordinated. An introduction of spatial relationships, textures, colors and circulation is made to the client to help them understand the type of experience to be created. 

Our design consultants provide a virtual tour of their potential landscape through descriptions of the sights, sounds, smells and feels of gravel pathways, trickling water and diffused light through the canopies of trees. These are the places of peace, playfulness and contentment.

 The Expression of the Concept Design

 A concept design(s) expresses the shape and flow of the landscape. Patios and stone provide the structure of the garden while pathways and water (actual or metaphorical) represent the circulation of the garden. Trees, shrubs and plants are the organs of this living environment. Colors and textures can convey the mood - whimsical or serene. This, combined with an artistic element, special to the client, provides guidance to the client to realize their dream garden. At this level of design the Client and Architect jointly refine the design to a greater level of detail. 

A Design Process that Appeals to all of the Senses 

During the Concept Design Phase the Landscape Architect tries to understand how the clients can best visualize their future garden. Do they want to see the real plants and stone, do they like to see  pictures of garden elements to help them choose a feel and space,or do they need to tour an actual garden to experience the full effect?

 Everyone requires different mediums to understand how a space can be transformed. Will the Designer and Architect layout a hose to represent the shape of a patio in the client’s backyard? The goal of the Landscape Architect is to fully understand the site and its limitations, constraints and potential while simultaneously understanding how to relate and communicate to the client. 

Design Development Engages Detail 

The Design Development Phase of creating a garden involves the structural, material, horticultural and resource management of a garden. All of the infrastructure aspects of the garden are addressed by a Landscape Architect to ensure structural and functional sustainability. Grading and drainage, soil conditions, irrigation plans, pump and filtration details are specified, sourced and cost analyzed.

 Detail planting plans are identified by species, quantity, color, size and density. Even the lighting layouts and control schemes can be specified. The client will select materials for patios and gazebos. Tile style will be chosen for pools and hot tubs. The plan will now encompass a granularity of detail to gracefully pass to construction experts. 

Project Management

Keeping Track of the Details and Watching the Calendar 

The Landscape Architect and Project Supervisor will share the responsibility of the project implementation. This activity ensures that all resources are available and sufficient to complete the project in a timely and quality manner. Changes are a normal part of projects; therefore, our Project Management Methodologies address the most efficient and effective way to control those changes. Our process increases client satisfaction because of thorough communication and completed projects within timelines and on budget. 

Construction - Standard of Excellence 

EDI has the versatility of providing a range of crew sizes and expertise along with our supplier partners to provide masonry, carpentry, horticulture and metal work among many others. We have the scale to address large projects with consistency to complete the project in the most efficient and timely manner.

 Recognizing the disruption of lifestyles during construction, our crews are courteous and maintain the highest quality of safety and cleanliness at the site. EDI’s Construction Division has been recognized for efficiency and high quality craftsmanship. 

The Design Team 

The design, installation and maintenance of an award-winning landscape is a combination of utilizing the best materials, equipment and people in the industry. Environmental Designs’ staff is comprised of Landscape Architects and Designers, Horticulturists, Certified Landscape and Irrigation Technicians, a Board Certified Master Arborist and installation crews with eight years of experience in the industry. Although many projects only require one Landscape Architect, EDI has the resources and the culture to provide our clients a pool of creativity, knowledge and experience to elevate the standards of our industry. 

The Consultative Difference

The initial step to creating a captivating landscape starts with serving our clients as Landscape Consultants, thoroughly understanding their desires while providing creative design and horticultural expertise. The potential of the landscape is explored so the appropriate design efforts and resources can
be harmonized.   

Our Landscape Designers and Architects provide a virtual tour of the potential landscape through descriptions of sights, sounds, and aromas.  Actively describing the feel of a gravel pathway, the sound of trickling water, the view of diffused lighting through canopies of trees allows our clients to visualize the potential of their garden.   We present our clients with an outline of the design and architectural process, project management, and construction so they fully understand the progression of creating their dream garden.

Click here to see a gallery of residential landscape Design/ Build photos. View our examples of before & after designs.