Texas Tech University

 

2024 Texas ASLA
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Site Scale Design in Heart of Lubbock

 

 

Situated in the Heart of Lubbock neighborhood in Lubbock, TX, this design includes a generously sized front yard, providing an outdoor space with various opportunities for changes that blend aesthetics with environmental mindfulness. The expansive outdoor space allows for creative enhancements and offers a unique opportunity to integrate stormwater management solutions. This design enhances the property's curb appeal but also applies environmentally friendly approaches, ensuring that the beauty of the landscape blends with responsible environmental practices.

The front yard demonstrates a combination of environmental responsibility and aesthetic allure, achieved through the strategic deployment of cutting-edge stormwater management strategies. Across the site, purposefully designed basins enhance the landscape, functioning as natural features to neatly capture and absorb surplus rainwater. In addition, contoured berms of various heights contribute to the visual appeal and play a pivotal role in redirecting the flow of stormwater. Rain barrels are placed strategically close to the house, bringing an innovative and eco-friendly touch. The rain barrels work as reservoirs, gathering rainwater that can later be used to water the garden, yard, or flower beds. The sidewalk along Avenue T contains grated surfaces that facilitate water infiltration, curbing runoff, and enabling the soil to absorb stormwater. Furthermore, the driveway showcases pervious paving, an eco-conscious solution that allows rainwater to permeate the surface, mitigating the strain on conventional stormwater drainage systems. The incorporation of stormwater management features improves the residence's visual attraction and serves as a solid dedication to sustainable living and environmental responsibility.

Kyle Seaback

Truett Shafer