Format: Audio

Mike Farley

Some of the most amazing projects are on hillsides. Review the design process for a hillside project. Site Analysis with special attention to the creation of and use of a grading/topography plan will begin the process. Patio, steps and terraces will show us how to transition from one level to another. Different water features will create the setting and wow factors. Case studies from simple minimum slope to complex steep slopes will be reviewed.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the design process for a hillside?
• Develop and use a grading plan for deign and construction challenges?
• Identify which water features to use in different settings?
• Understand construction challenges and solution

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Target Audience: Architect/Designer, Builder/Installer, Consultant, Contractor/Subcontractor