GRØNN — Designing Living Ecosystems

Approach

A landscape is a system,not a composition.

Seven elements form the core framework of every GRØNN design. The process that carries them from observation to maturity runs in five phases.

01Core Framework

Soil

Build and protect the living foundation.

Water

Slow it, spread it, store it and circulate it.

Plants

Design communities rather than isolated specimens.

Habitat

Create food, shelter, water and ecological connectivity.

Materials

Use durable, repairable and low-impact materials.

Time

Design for succession, maturity and change.

People

Create landscapes that remain usable, understandable and maintainable.

02Design Process

  1. Phase 1

    Consultation and Observation

    • Client conversation
    • Site visit
    • Measurements
    • Existing-condition assessment
    • Initial recommendations
  2. Phase 2

    Preparation and Technical Planning

    • Design refinement
    • Material planning
    • Technical details
    • Cost estimate
    • Phasing
  3. Phase 3

    Construction and Installation

    • Groundworks
    • Water systems
    • Structural elements
    • Planting preparation
    • Main implementation
  4. Phase 4

    Ecological Finishing

    • Planting
    • Habitat features
    • Mulching
    • System calibration
    • Final detailing
  5. Phase 5

    Review and Development

    • System check
    • Adjustments
    • Ecological monitoring
    • Maintenance guidance