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L a n d s c a p e d e s i g n s b y B o b E l a m , A P L D

Design and Content Copyright TEG 2011


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"Tere are ew opportunities in lie or you to create spaces that reflectyour unique personality and lie style. Te home environment is

sacred ground that can and should provide a reuge o sel expression."

Bob Elam, APLD

Nationally Certied Landscape Designer Association of Professional Landscape Designers State Certied Landscape Designer State Certied

Landscape Contractor Alabama Certied Nurseryman Alabama Nurserymans Association B.S Degree, Environmental Studies / Landplanning

Concentration Over 30 years of practical hands-on experience Award winning residential designer


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services


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services

Our services include a design process to address your unique design needs and budget. On site consultation, onsite design sketching, on site design planning and master planning meet the specific needs o varies landscapesituations. Following is a brie explanation o the individualized design services to help guide you to a ormatthat ulfills your distinctive landscape design solutions.

On Site Consultation

An on site consultation puts you in direct contact with the designer on your home site. You and the designer willwalk your site discussing your specific landscape/garden questions. Notes and thumbnail sketches will be madeby the designer to ensure that you understand the inormative discussion. On site consultation are effective orsmall areas o a site, broad overview o design possibilities, and landscape maintenance inormation. [2 hourminimum]

On Site Design Sketching

Tis design process is effective areas or smaller home sites. Te entire design process is done on site, ending witha personalized landscape design sketch given to you at the end o the design session. Tis process requires on-hal to a ull day starting with an initial consultation and your input. Te designer produces a detailed sketch on

18x24 reproducible paper which is presented to you with a discussion o your design. (Note: With new construc-tion many o these eatures will not exist and will be part o the design) [4 hour minimum]

On Site Design Planning

Tis is a unique design service in which the designer, utilizing marking paint, pinning flags and stakes will physi-cally lay out design concepts on your homesite. Specific design elements such as hardscape, lighting, waterallsand ponds can be addressed. Material suggestions and lists may be developed in order to obtain cost estimates(No hard copy drawings are provided). [4 hour minimum]

Master Planning

Master planning is a design process utilizing multiple steps resulting in a detailed drafed layout or your total

home environment. Six basic steps are utilized to ormulate the design plan. (Note: Te ollowing master plan-ning illustrations are simplified to make the design process clear). [hours vary per project]

Initial site consultationBase plan, site analysisSite design conceptsClient reviewStudio designPlan presentation


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Initial Site Consultation

Te design process begins with an initial on site meeting with the designer to determine your individual designneeds, style, and project goals. Te designer will use this meeting to assess the scope and complexity o theproject.

Base Plan Site Analysis

In order to draw a personalized landscape plan, a layout o what exists is required. A base plan is a birds eye viewo your property drawn to scale. It shows existing eatures such as house, property lines, driveways, walkways,decks, patio, pools, walls, ences, significant vegetation, utilities, etc. (Note: With new construction many o theseeatures will not exist and will be part o the design).

Te site analysis identifies actors that affect the layout o the landscape. It is an observation o the nature o yoursites environment. Factors such as north/south orientation, solar input, surace grade/drainage, and positive/negative views. (Note: any existing plans o the house or site are beneficial. For example, plot plan, mortgagesurvey, house plan, etc.).

Site Design Concepts

With all the preliminary inormation in hand, the designer will develop extensive design concepts on site. Tesedesign concepts are purely creative design idea generators, allowing the designer to envision the reality o the siteand all possible design solutions. Note: these drawings are rough sketches only.Client ReviewWith the completion o the site design concepts, the designer will review these with you explaining the initialconcepts so you can understand the design intent. You are encouraged to make alterations at this time to ensurea design that ulfills your unique personality and liestyle needs.

Studio Design

Te designer, with all the inormation gathered at this point, will create the final master plan within the studioenvironment. Utilizing all design resource tools available, the designer will concentrate on the most detailedcreative design solutions or your home environment. Te plans are then finalized, drafed and blue printed.(Note: some projects may require multiple sheets such as hardscape concept layout, planting layout, and lightinglayout).

Plan PresentationUpon completion o the master plan, the designer will meet with you on site to discuss the plans in detail. Tismeeting can be utilized to gain more inormation concerning the project as a whole. (Note: plan details, contrac-tor/bid process, do it yoursel inormation, etc.)

Project Consultation

Tis is an extended service available to the design client. It involves the designer directly with the installationprocess o the project. Tis may include initial site meetings with installation contractors, periodic site meetings,and a final site consultation o the project. Te designer approaches this process as a team member with theclient, working with others to ensure that the projects design integrity is protected.


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Homeowner Installation Program

Te homeowner sel-installation program offers you the opportunity to obtain a proessional landscape installa-tion or your home at an economical cost. By utilizing our design services you can approach your project as yourown landscape contractor. With your labor (sweat equity) and our expert direction, you can install a proessionallandscape as your time and budget allow. We offer on site consultation, acting as your personal landscape crewchie. Tis give you over two decades o landscape installation experience to guide you through your projectinstallation. Also, as a part o this program, you will receive a homeowner installation program discount cardentitling you to discounts rom many local landscape material suppliers and contractors, resulting in additionalsavings.

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Our Design Palette utilizes both planting and hardscape concept elements tocreate truly unique design solutions or you. A sample o those design elementsinclude: Planting Design: Contemporary, Woodland, Formal, Historical, Hybrid/eclectic, Perennial, Wildlie and Water. Hardscape Concept Layout: Drive andwalkway, deck and terrace, outdoor lighting, garden pool - waterall, ence andwall, trellis - arbor - pergola, swimming pool and landscape embellishment.

A good design sets the ramework and oundation or a lasting environmentalliving space that you, the homeowner, can enjoy or many years to come.

Concept and Continuity

Environmental Design Consultants - Creative Landscape Designs

Creative Landscape DesignsEnvironmental Design Consul-

tants, Inc. is a landscape and

garden design rm specializing

in full scope residential design

development. Our basic design

philosophy is one of personal-

ized landscape and gardendesign achieved by blending the

unique personal taste and style

of you, the client, the architec-

ture of your home, and the spe-

cic environmental conditions of

your site. Our professional com-

mitment to you, the homeowner

and your installation contractors

ensures design continuity.

Bob Elam, APLD

www.elamdesign.com

Outdoor Rooms

Decks

Patios

Pools

Decorative Walls

Walkways

Fences

Driveways

Water Features

Lighting

Plantings


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plantings


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Creative Planting Design requires skilull analysis, thoughtul planning and anin-depth knowledge o plants in order to create a Homescape that results in anatural balance o your homes unique architecture, physical environment and youpersonal taste. Whether it be a colorul perennial niche, a shady woodland retreator a crisp ormal garden room, we incorporate your inner vision in order to designdistinctive personal home environments that complement your liestyle.

Creative Planting Design


Trees

Shrubs

Ground Covers

Turf

Perennials

Annuals

Aquatics
















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water features


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A Babbling Brook, Waterall or Fountain adds a peace-ulness to a garden or landscape thats indescribeable. Te visual effect alone is outstanding, but you almost need to hear the sounds to ully appreciate a water eaturand a swim eature offers an escape rom the heat o the summer season.

Water Features

water featuresSwimming Pools

Ponds

Fountains

Waterfalls

















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www.elamdesign.com


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hardscape


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hardscape

Hardscape is a term used to describe the non-livingelements o a design. Hardscape Layout creates theramework o a landscape design, setting the tone o your homes environment.Creative planning o design elements such as driveways, walkways, decks, terraceswater eatures and garden structures result in aesthetically pleasing outdoor roomthat serve your distinctive liestyle. Each element o hardscape is woven into thetotal landscape design offering a unified outdoor living environment.

Hardscape enhances outdoor living


Outdoor Rooms

Decks

Patios

Pools

Decorative Walls

Walkways

Fences

Driveways

Water Features

Outdoor Lighting
















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Outdoor Lighting extends the use o the Homescapewhile creating beautiul night-time scenes. Imagine sitting in your private outdoorspace as darkness alls and your garden comesto lie in the gentle wash o light. Tadditional benefits o lighting are the added saety and security o a well designedlighting system. Utilizing proessional energy-efficient12-volt lighting componentgive the needed tools to create these lie enriching night-time effects.

Outdoor Lighting


Path Lighting

Patio Lighting

Deck Lighting

Accent Lighting

Task Lighting
















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portfolio


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portfolio

Environmental Design Consultants has a history oover 30 years in North Alabama. We have designed and consulted on more than2,000 projects in this area alone. Te scope o our work includes small plots tomulti-acre estates. No matter what size, we believe each job deserves special atten-tion. We have included only a small sampling o design work the company has completed. I you see something you like, or just need more inormation, give us a call

Landscaping for every Lifestyle


Landscape Design

Plantings

Hardscape

Water Features

Lighting
















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Landscape Design Checklist

In order to create a personalized landscape design, your input in needed and encouraged. Feel free to include ideas

you favor as well as those you do not want in your own landscape. The following is a list of key design points to use as

a guide. You, of course, are not limited to these ideas. Please include pictures from magazines and other sources that

represent the look you desire in your Homescape.

Client Information:

Name ___________________________________________________

Address _________________________________________________

Phone _____________________ Fax ________________________

E-mail ___________________________________________________

Project Prole:Please check all concepts or details that best apply to your project.

New construction Remodel

Need extensive landscape renovations

Need specic area improvements List areas ________________________________________

Restrictive landscape covenants apply (please provide)

Urban home site Suburban home site Rural home site

Large family Small family Empty nesters

Entertain large groups Entertain small groups Private retreat

Family allergies exist Medical conditions exist Have outdoor pets

Other ________________________________________

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Design Theme: When you think about your project, which of the following best ts the style you want?

Formal Natural Contemporary Country

Other ________________________________________

Design Forms: Which of the following design forms do you typically favor?

Curving lines Straight lines Diagonal lines

Natural lines Loose/informal Clean/crisp Formal/balanced/manicured

Other __________________________________________

Design Mood: What overall feel would you prefer for your project?

Private retreat Social/public/interactive Open/play/spacious Wildlife sanctuary

Other __________________________________________

Plantings:Please use the note section to list any additional likes or dislikes.

List plant material desired List plant material NOT desired


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Bloom Colors:What color scheme do you prefer?

Warm colors red, yellow, orange, etc.

Cool colors blue, white, lavender, etc.

Mixed colors

Other __________________________________________

Timing of Color:Are there times of the year you specically want to see more color?

Throughout the year

Fall Winter Spring Summer

What is your favorite season ___________________________________

Turf:Please check the description that best describes the turf area you desire.

Small grassed area Large grassed area Play surface None

Variety of turf preferred _________________________________ (Bermuda, Zoysia, Centipede, etc.)

Maintenance Desired: Please check the description that best describes your maintenance preference.

Low Moderate

Avid gardener Will use professional maintenance contractor

Irrigation: Please check the description that best describes your irrigation preference.

I have an irrigation system I need an irrigation system

I will manually water Water restrictions apply


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Hardscape:Please check elements you want as part of your overall design.

Terrace/patio Driveway/parking Walkways/paths

Outdoor kitchen Fireplace/re pit Privacy structure

Arbor/shade structure Waterfall/garden pool Swimming pool

Spa/hot tub Pool house Childrens play area/game space

Outdoor lighting Sculpture Dog kennel

Other ___________________________________________

Construction Material Preferred for Hardscapes: Check all that apply to your project.

Brick Cobblestone/pavers Cut stone

Wood Native stone/boulders Crushed stone

Flagstone Stamped concrete Metal/wrought iron

Other ____________________________________________

Installation Process:

I will use a professional landscape contractor.

I will install a portion of the project myself.

I will install the entire project myself.

I will complete the project in stages over time.

I prefer the project to be completed at one time.

Have you established a budget for the complete installation of this project? Yes _____ No _____

Please use the following page for additional comments or directions.


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Notes Please use this page for any additional notes or comments.

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vizionscapesYour Visual Ideas

On the grid below, draw a rectangle that represents your home on your lot. Roughly indicate with outlines

or circles your personal ideas of the general landscape you desire. Dont worry about being exact or even

artistic, we just want an idea of your vision.

Client Information:

Name _________________________________________________


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