Category: Musings

A bio pool— also known as a natural swimming pool or eco-pool —is designed to maintain water quality through biological filtration rather than chlorine or bromine. These systems replicate the processes found in healthy aquatic ecosystems, using beneficial bacteria, specialized filtration media, and, in some cases, a dedicated regeneration zone with aquatic plants to remove excess nutrients from the water. By depriving algae of the nutrients it needs to thrive, bio pools naturally maintain clear, balanced water without conventional chemical sanitizers.

Located in Potomac, Maryland, a suburb of Washington, DC, this residence stands apart from the developer driven, over-sized traditional and pseudo-traditional houses found in many of the adjacent neighborhoods. Differing from the conventional aesthetic, the owners of this project had a vision for design that embraced optimism and creativity in the face of a daily reality that conspires against deviation and rewards risk avoidance.

How to Make the Most of Your Outdoor Living Space This Summer

Designing an outdoor space today is no afterthought—it’s an extension of how we live. Whether it’s a shaded chaise by the pool, a large dining table for entertaining, or a quiet bench for an afternoon read, outdoor furniture has become essential to everyday living, enticing us with the possibility of open space and connection to nature. The most inviting homes blur the line between indoors and out, creating a seamless flow with just as much comfort and style outside as in.

At first glance, it may seem like not much is happening in this garden in the middle of winter. But if you look closely, you’ll see it’s business as usual at the Winterberry buffet!

Winterberry fruit and seeds are a valuable food source for wildlife during the winter months when other resources are scarce. And, of course, we love the extra pop of color!

Last week we celebrated Parking Day! This annual global event aims to raise awareness of the need for more urban open green spaces. This year our theme was Alice in Wonderland. We had a great time creating a garden tea party in the middle of West St.

What is parking day??

Parking Day is an annual event where communities, designers and store owners temporarily transform parking spaces into vibrant parks or creative interventions. Started in 2005 in San Francisco, the event has grown into a global movement. Participants use this day to reimagine urban spaces and highlight the importance of creating more people-centric environments.

At CHLA Parking Day is right up our alley! Each year it gives us a chance to celebrate our passion for transforming urban spaces into vibrant, green environments—something we’ve always believed in. It’s also a great opportunity to connect with the community and highlight how sustainable designs can make cities more enjoyable and eco-friendly. Let’s turn concrete into something that nurtures both people and the planet!