Gothic Landscape

Happy Veterans Day. We are deeply grateful to the veterans who serve our country. It is an honor to support and serve The Parks in Monterey Bay, a military housing community. Today, we extend our heartfelt thanks for your service! #VeteransDay

Green roofs, rain gardens, and permeable pavements are more than trends—they’re the future of urban design. By combining function with aesthetics, we're helping commercial properties manage stormwater, reduce heat islands, and create eco-friendly urban environments. Did you know? Cities that adopt green infrastructure see a 20% reduction in energy costs for surrounding buildings.

Ancient architects pioneered sustainability long before it became a trend, designing structures that harmonized with the environment and maximized resource efficiency. One striking example is the Roman Pantheon, a 2,000-year-old marvel. Its dome, made from lightweight volcanic pumice, reduces material use while the oculus provides natural light, cutting down on energy needs. Ancient builders mastered passive heating and cooling through thick walls and natural ventilation, water conservation through systems like Petra’s rainwater harvesting, and locally sourced materials—practices that align with today’s green building strategies. The wisdom of the past continues to inspire modern sustainable design. How do you think ancient design principles could be applied to today’s construction challenges?

Embrace the spooky charm of eerie plants and goth gardens this Halloween! Which is your favorite? Black Roses: While true black roses don't naturally occur, deep red and purple varieties deliver a similarly dramatic effect. Bat Plant (Tacca chantrieri): With bat-shaped flowers and dark foliage, this exotic plant brings an otherworldly vibe to your landscape. Dead Nettle (Lamium): A hardy ground cover with silver or variegated leaves and small purple flowers, it thrives in shade, creating an enchanting contrast. Bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadensis): Named for its red sap, this native plant's striking white blooms in early spring add a haunting beauty to woodland gardens. Ghost Plant (Graptopetalum paraguayense): This pale, ghostly succulent thrives in various conditions, making it a captivating choice for a spooky-themed garden. Black Mondo Grass (Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens'): With its dark foliage, this striking grass provides a touch of gothic elegance as a border or ground cover. Titan Arum (Amorphophallus titanum): Nicknamed the 'corpse flower,' it emits a foul odor of rotting flesh when in bloom, attracting pollinators that thrive on decay. #halloween #spookyplants

We envision a landscape that serves! From idea to execution we can help you design a space that does everything from reducing energy costs, improving employee well-being, while supporting biodiversity and keeping costs low. Discover how thoughtful landscape design transform the success of your commercial property. https://lnkd.in/dUDs36Xb

Landscapes do more than enhance aesthetics—they play a vital role in addressing climate challenges. At Gothic, we create outdoor spaces designed to handle real-world environmental pressures. From stormwater management with bioswales to reducing heat islands with tree canopies, carbon sequestration, and firewise landscaping, our approach focuses on long-term resilience. Reach out to explore how thoughtful landscape design can make a difference for your property. 661-678-1400 #climateresilience #climateresilientlandscapes #GothicLandscape

Sustainability in hardscaping goes beyond aesthetics—it's about minimizing environmental impact while creating durable, beautiful landscapes. By utilizing green solutions like permeable pavers, we design eco-conscious spaces that benefit both, the environment and your property. Permeable pavers are an innovative solution for managing stormwater. Unlike traditional pavers, they allow rainwater to infiltrate through the surface, reducing runoff and helping to recharge groundwater supplies. This can significantly mitigate the risk of flooding and erosion, especially in commercial properties. The EPA emphasizes that green infrastructure, including permeable pavers, can address approximately 43% of stormwater management needs, highlighting the importance of these solutions in reducing environmental impacts. For more insights into the benefits of permeable pavers, reach out to us. 661-678-1400 #sustainablelandscaping #permeablepavers #stormwatermanagement

The key to a sustainable approach to Southwestern landscaping lies in embracing ancient wisdom and improving upon it to develop a native strategy for preserving the desert landscape. Historians have uncovered that the Puebloans used thick walls and natural ventilation to create comfortable living environments, while the Hohokam people, also known as Canal Masters of the Southwest, developed sophisticated irrigation systems to capture and channel seasonal rainwater. These time-tested techniques continue to inspire modern energy-efficient designs and water-harvesting practices in arid climates like California, Nevada, and Arizona.

Shout out to our Arizona team for the successful and expedited execution of the new Blossom Rock community in Apache Junction, Arizona. This stunning 17-acre central park, developed by Brookfield Residential features a custom-designed lake, dog park, and cutting-edge play system. In addition to the park, our team completed the entries, streetscapes, and linear parks—just in time for a grand opening that welcomed thousands of prospective homebuyers! #GothicLandscape