Tresala, continues fitting human needs sensitively to each particular site, from kitchen garden to watershed, regardless of scale.  Ecologically sensible planning, design, building, planting and maintenance can begin in a conceptual stage, prior to land acquisition. Native, edible, rare, sensitive, endemic, invasive—species of plants and animals and the systems they create together are the work of ecologically sustainable design teams. Development, clean-up, restoration and productivity all benefit from thorough site analysis and program development. Regardless of whether a site is ecologically pristine, over-used, confusing or unsettled from maladaptive design or being repaired after neglect, Tresala helps organize thoughts and needs into actionable items. Whether coaching a permaculture enthusiast eager to do-it-yourself or make a real estate investment pay-off, landscape-scale planning and design ripens each site for optimal, sustained yield.

When included early in the site development process land planners will site architectural footprints in a snug, appropriate fit to the site. Learn more about your site, how a subtle shift in driveway and parking area or vegetable garden or native habitat refuge connects to the big picture.

Un- and under-developed residential and commercial sites, bikeable and walkable streetscapes, city parks and community gardens all benefit from thoughtful placement within natural and cultural history and current use needs. Apply green engineering, conservation biology together with design aesthetics and organic gardening principles to experience a world of difference. Ecological restoration, food security, feng shui and design aesthetics can and do synergistically support one another to achieve amazing results. Ecological design is not green paint. At Tresala we strive to calm and energize deeply by design.

Ecologically sustainable designs integrate local food security systems into the context of regional ecological protection and enhancement programs. Good design takes time to grok.

New Oxford American Dictionary and Wikipedia

architecture |ˈärkiˌtek ch ər|

noun

1 the art or practice of designing and constructing buildings.

• the style in which a building is designed or constructed, esp. with regard to a specific period, place, or culture : Victorian architecture.

2 the complex or carefully designed structure of something : the chemical architecture of the human brain.

• the conceptual structure and logical organization of a computer or computer-based system : a client/server architecture.

DERIVATIVES

architectural |ˌärkiˈtek ch ərəl| adjective

architecturally |ˌärkiˈtek ch ərəlē| adverb

ORIGIN mid 16th cent.: from Latin architectura, from architectus (see architect ).

art 1 |ärt|

noun

1 the expression or application of human creative skill and imagination, typically in a visual form such as painting or sculpture, producing works to be appreciated primarily for their beauty or emotional power.

biology |bīˈäləjē| (abbr.: biol.)

noun

the study of living organisms, divided into many specialized fields that cover their morphology, physiology, anatomy, behavior, origin, and distribution.

• the plants and animals of a particular area : the biology of Chesapeake Bay.

• the physiology, behavior, and other qualities of a particular organism or class of organisms : human biology.

DERIVATIVES

biologist |-jist| noun

ORIGIN early 19th cent.: coined in German, via French from Greek bios ‘life’ + -logy .

Biology

Biology deals with the study of the many varieties of living organisms. (Clockwise from top-left) Salmonella typhimurium, Phascolarctos cinereus, Athyrium filix-femina, Amanita muscaria, Agalychnis callidryas, and, Brachypelma smithi)

Biology is a natural science concerned with the study of life and living organisms, including their structure, function, growth, origin, evolution, distribution, and taxonomy.

conservation |ˌkänsərˈvā sh ən|

noun

the action of conserving something, in particular

• preservation, protection, or restoration of the natural environment, natural ecosystems, vegetation, and wildlife.

• preservation, repair, and prevention of deterioration of archaeological, historical, and cultural sites and artifacts.

• prevention of excessive or wasteful use of a resource.

• Physics the principle by which the total value of a physical quantity (such as energy, mass, or linear or angular momentum) remains constant in a system.

DERIVATIVES

conservational |- sh ənl| adjective

ORIGIN late Middle English (in the general sense [conserving, preservation] ): from Latin conservatio(n-), from the verb conservare (see conserve ).

context |ˈkänˌtekst|

noun

the circumstances that form the setting for an event, statement, or idea, and in terms of which it can be fully understood and assessed : the decision was taken within the context of planned cuts in spending.

• the parts of something written or spoken that immediately precede and follow a word or passage and clarify its meaning : word processing is affected by the context in which words appear.

PHRASES

in context considered together with the surrounding words or circumstances : it is difficult now to view these masterpieces in context.

out of context without the surrounding words or circumstances and so not fully understandable : comments that aides have long insisted were taken out of context.

DERIVATIVES

contextless adjective

contextual |kənˈteks ch oōəl| |kənˈtɛkstʃ(əw)əl| |kənˈtɛkstjʊəl| adjective

contextually |kənˈtɛkstʃ(əw)əli| |kənˈtɛkstjʊəli| adverb

ORIGIN late Middle English (denoting the construction of a text): from Latin contextus, from con- ‘together’ + texere ‘to weave.’

develop |diˈveləp|

verb ( -veloped , -veloping )

1 grow or cause to grow and become more mature, advanced, or elaborate See note at mature . [ intrans. ] : motion pictures developed into mass entertainment | [as adj. ] ( developing) this is a rapidly developing field | [ trans. ] entrepreneurs develop their skills through trial and error.

• [ intrans. ] [often as adj. ] ( developing) (of a poor agricultural country) become more economically and socially advanced : the developing world.

• [ trans. ] convert (land) to a new purpose by constructing buildings or making other use of its resources.

• construct or convert (a building) so as to improve existing resources.

• [ trans. ] elaborate (a musical theme) by modification of the melody, harmony, or rhythm.

• [ trans. ] Chess bring (a piece) into play from its initial position on a player's back rank.

• Geometry [ trans. ] convert (a curved surface) conceptually into a plane figure as if by unrolling.

• [ trans. ] Mathematics expand (a function, etc.) in the form of a series.

2 start to exist, experience, or possess : [ intrans. ] a strange closeness developed | [ trans. ] I developed an interest in law | [ trans. ] AIDS patients often develop a rare type of cancer.

3 [ trans. ] treat (a photographic film) with chemicals to make a visible image.

ORIGIN mid 17th cent. (in the sense [unfold, unfurl] ): from French développer, based on Latin dis- ‘un-’ + a second element of unknown origin found also in envelop.

Real estate development

Real estate development is a multifaceted business, encompassing activities that range from the renovation and re-lease of existing buildings to the purchase of raw land and the sale of improved parcels to others. Developers are the coordinators of the activities, converting ideas on paper into real property.

Real estate development is different from construction. Developer Louis Lesser drew the distinction in a 1963 New York Times article, “Developing is the key word. ‘We don’t build ourselves’, Mr. Lesser stresses. ‘We buy the land, finance the deal, and then we have the best builders build under bond at a fixed cost.’”[1]

Developers buy land, finance real estate deals, build or have builders build projects,[1] create, imagine, control and orchestrate the process of development from the beginning to end. Developers usually take the greatest risk in the creation or renovation of real estate—and receive the greatest rewards. Typically, developers purchase a tract of land, determine the marketing of the property, develop the building program and design, obtain the necessary public approval and financing, build the structure, and lease, manage, and ultimately sell it

ecology |iˈkäləjē|

noun

1 the branch of biology that deals with the relations of organisms to one another and to their physical surroundings.

• (also human ecology) the study of the interaction of people with their environment.

2 (also Ecology) the political movement that seeks to protect the environment, esp. from pollution.

DERIVATIVES

ecological |ˌekəˈläjikəl; ˌēkə-| adjective

ecologically |ˌekəˈˌläjik(ə)lē; ˌēkə-| adverb

ecologist |-jist| noun

ORIGIN late 19th cent. (originally as oecology): from Greek oikos ‘house’ + -logy .

Ecology (from Greek: οἶκος, "house" or "living relations"; -λογία, "study of") is the scientific study of the distributions, abundance and relations of organisms and their interactions with the environment.[1] Ecology includes the study of plant and animal populations, plant and animal communities and ecosystems. Ecosystems describe the web or network of relations among organisms at different scales of organization.

garden |ˈgärdn|

noun

1 a piece of ground, often near a house, used for growing flowers, fruit, or vegetables.

• ( gardens) ornamental grounds laid out for public enjoyment and recreation : botanical gardens.

2 [in names ] a large public hall : Madison Square Garden.

verb [ intrans. ]

cultivate or work in a garden.

ORIGIN Middle English : from Old Northern French gardin, variant of Old French jardin, of Germanic origin; related to yard 2 .

grok |gräk|

verb ( grokked, grokking) [ trans. ] informal

understand (something) intuitively or by empathy : because of all the commercials, children grok things immediately.

• [ intrans. ] empathize or communicate sympathetically; establish a rapport.

ORIGIN mid 20th cent.: a word coined by Robert Heinlein (1907–88), American science fiction writer, in Stranger in a Strange Land.

landscape architecture

noun

the art and practice of designing the outdoor environment, esp. designing parks or gardens together with buildings and roads.

DERIVATIVES

landscape architect noun

Central Park in New York City is a standard example of landscape architecture.

Landscape architecture is the design of outdoor and public spaces to achieve environmental, socio-behavioral, and/or aesthetic outcomes. It involves the systematic investigation of existing social, ecological, and geological conditions and processes in the landscape, and the design of interventions that will produce the desired outcome. The scope of the profession includes: urban design; site planning; town or urban planning; environmental restoration; parks and recreation planning; visual resource management; green infrastructure planning and provision; and private estate and residence landscape master planning and design; all at varying scales of design, planning and management. A practitioner in the profession of landscape architecture is called a landscape architect

path |paθ|

noun ( pl. paths |paðz; paθs|)

a way or track laid down for walking or made by continual treading.

• [with adj. ] such a way or track designed for a particular purpose : a two-mile nature path.

• the course or direction in which a person or thing is moving : the missile traced a fiery path in the sky | figurative a chosen career path.

• a course of action or conduct : an ordered, gradual path toward economic liberalization.

• Computing a definition of the order in which an operating system or program searches for a file or executable program.

• a schedule available for allocation to an individual railroad train over a given route.

PHRASES

the path of least resistance see resistance .

DERIVATIVES

pathless adjective

ORIGIN Old English pæth; related to Dutch pad, German Pfad, of unknown ultimate origin.

plan |plan|

noun

1 a detailed proposal for doing or achieving something : the UN peace plan.

• [with adj. ] a scheme for the regular payment of contributions toward a pension, savings account, or insurance policy : a personal pension plan.

2 (usu. plans) an intention or decision about what one is going to do : I have no plans to retire.

3 a detailed diagram, drawing, or program, in particular

• a fairly large-scale map of a town or district : a street plan.

• a drawing or diagram made by projection on a horizontal plane, esp. one showing the layout of a building or one floor of a building. Compare with elevation (sense 3).

• a diagram showing how something will be arranged : look at the seating plan.

verb ( planned , planning ) [ trans. ]

1 decide on and arrange in advance : they were planning a trip to Egypt | [with infinitive ] he plans to fly on Wednesday | [ intrans. ] we plan on getting married in the near future. See note at intend .

• [ intrans. ] make preparations for an anticipated event or time : we have to plan for the future.

2 design or make a plan of (something to be made or built) : they were planning a garden.

planning |ˈplani ng |

noun

the process of making plans for something.

1. •[often as adj. ] the control of urban development by a local government authority, from which a license must be obtained to build a new property or change an existing one : the local planning authority.
   

restoration |ˌrestəˈrā sh ən|

noun

1 the action of returning something to a former owner, place, or condition : the restoration of Andrew's sight.

• the process of repairing or renovating a building, work of art, vehicle, etc., so as to restore it to its original condition : the altar paintings seem in need of restoration.

• the reinstatement of a previous practice, right, custom, or situation : the restoration of capital punishment.

• Dentistry a structure provided to replace or repair dental tissue so as to restore its form and function, such as a filling, crown, or bridge.

• a model or drawing representing the supposed original form of an extinct animal, ruined building, etc.

2 the return of a hereditary monarch to a throne, a head of state to government, or a regime to power.

• ( the Restoration) the reestablishment of Charles II as King of England in 1660.

• ( Restoration) [usu. as adj. ] the period following this, esp. with regard to its literature or architecture : Restoration drama.

ORIGIN late 15th cent. (denoting the action of restoring to a former state): partly from Old French, partly an alteration of obsolete restauration (from late Latin restauratio(n-), from the verb restaurare), suggested by restore .

Urban planning

Urban planning designs settlements, from the smallest towns to the largest cities. Shown here is Hong Kong from Western District overlooking Kowloon, which are separated by the Victoria Harbour.

Urban, city, and town planning integrates land use planning and transportation planning to improve the built, economic and social environments of communities. Regional planning deals with a still larger environment, at a less detailed level.

Urban planning can include urban renewal, by adapting urban planning methods to existing cities suffering from decay and lack of investment.

An urban planner is a professional who works in the field of urban planning for the purpose of optimizing the effectiveness of a community's land use and infrastructure. They formulate plans for the development and management of urban and suburban areas, typically analyzing land use compatibility as well as economic, environmental and social trends. In developing their plan for a community (whether commercial, residential, agricultural, natural or recreational), urban planners must also consider a wide array of issues such as sustainability, air pollution, traffic congestion, crime, land values, legislation and zoning codes.