Landscape Management, June 2017
C onsumers prefer sustainable yet techfriendly design elements for their outdoor living spaces according to the 2017 Residential Landscape Architecture Trends Survey conducted by the American Society of Landscape Architects ASLA For the first time wireless internet connectivity entered the top 10 project types suggesting that people want a backyard that allows them to enjoy both nature and connectivity Landscape architects were asked to rate the expected popularity of a variety of residential outdoor design elements in 2017 The survey was fielded in February and netted 817 responses The top landscape and garden elements include native plants 82 percent low maintenance landscapes 79 percent and food vegetable gardens 77 percent Pergolas 50 percent decks 41 percent fencing 40 percent and arbors 39 percent are expected to be the most popular outdoor structures The top five elements in the outdoor design category are illustrated above profit centers Design BuilD installation LANDSCAPEMANAGEMENT NET June 2017 52 InspIratIon this project by arterra landscape architects won an asla 2016 Honor award in the Residential Design Category Whats hot Photo DaviD Livingston iLLustrations istock com the 2017 Residential landscape architecture trends survey conducted by the american society of landscape architects sheds light on what homeowners want By MaRisa PalMieRi 1 Fire pits fireplaces 72 2 Wireless internet connectivity 71 3 Lighting 68 4 Outdoor furniture 63 5 Seating dining areas 62
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