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

• Understanding how natural systems function.

• Plant Communities

• 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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