Ecological Landscape Design Inspired by Native Ecosystems
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Designing landscapes that belong to their place.
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Ecotype develops site-specific planting systems informed by ecology, climate resilience, biodiversity, and long-term landscape performance throughout British Columbia and the Pacific Northwest.
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WHAT IS AN ECOTYPE?
An Ecotype is a planting framework derived from a specific ecosystem, adapted for contemporary landscape design.
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Rather than selecting plants individually, we begin with ecological communities that have evolved together over time.
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The result is landscapes that are more resilient, more biodiverse, and more deeply connected to place.
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FEATURED ECOTYPES
Autumn Coastal Woodland
Layered forest-edge planting inspired by Pacific Northwest woodlands.
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Pollinator Prairie Meadow
Dynamic grassland communities designed for movement, colour, and biodiversity.
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Golden Ratio Wellness Landscape
Restorative landscapes combining ecological planting with principles of biophilic design.
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Dryland Shrub-Steppe
Climate-adapted planting systems designed for drought resilience and low water use.
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Architectural Evergreen Alpine
Sculptural evergreen compositions emphasizing year-round structure and form.
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Japanese Forest Edge
Woodland planting inspired by restraint, atmosphere, and seasonal subtlety.
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Riparian Restoration Edge
Nature-based systems for waterways, wetlands, and ecological infrastructure.
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KNOWLEDGE HUB
Ecology
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Understanding how natural systems function.
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Plant Communities
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How species interact, compete, and cooperate.
Design Philosophy
The principles behind ecological landscape design.
Climate Adaptation
Designing for changing environmental conditions.
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Restoration
Using landscape architecture to regenerate ecological function.
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CALL TO ACTION
Interested in creating a site-specific ecological landscape?
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Ecotype develops planting systems for private estates, public landscapes and restoration-focused projects throughout British Columbia.
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