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Everyday Design Revolution - #1

10/21/2013

 
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At Rain Underground, we align design with our ideals. Small design choices can lead to the changes we want to see in the world.  When we see design choices that solve a problem, reflect our ideals, could be repeated, and do not require $$$ to implement, we call these Everyday Design Revolutions. 

Concrete Counter-tops Re-use

Everyday:  second hand concrete counter tops 

Design:  a permeable patio leading to the rain garden

Revolution:  the mix of materials provides the opportunity to create an affordable permeable patio of the square footage desired that directs water appropriately

Design Notes:  The patio slopes away from the house toward the rain garden. The patio is set in sand.

What is your most recent Everyday Design Revolution? 

    About the Authors:

     Jenny Wienckowski and Zoe Clarkwest met at Morgan State University, Baltimore, where they both studied for their masters of Landscape Architecture.  Jenny brings a strong permaculture, native plants, and New American design sensibility to the firm. Zoe enjoys community-based design and the first question she asks when she visits a site or property is, "Where does the water go?"

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