Category Archives: Collaborative Design

  • Design Team Approach
  • Civil Engineer/Landscape Architect Site Partnering
  • Landscape/Stormwater Solutions
  • Utility Location Impact Minimization

Ekistics is well versed in coordinating or participating in multi-firm team projects to integrate the design functions of diverse professions into a cohesive design. A firm that call themselves “multidisciplinary” (i.e. by having all services are “under one roof”) does not insure “interdisciplinary” design. We have experience as subconsultants on large projects as well as being the prime site consultant in charge of site related consultants.

IDS High School Master Plan © 2012 Ekistics Design Studio, Inc.. All rights reserved.

IDS High School Master Plan

Ekistics Design Studio developed a master plan for the proposed Pasco County campus that incorporates green technologies and low impact development approaches to guide site development of the project. Continue reading

HCC EAST View © 2012 Ekistics Design Studio, Inc.. All rights reserved.

HCC Southshore

Innovative site design features for water management and the outdoor environment were integrated by a collaborative effort of Ekistics Design Studio working with the project A/E team. The campus parking lot was designed with bio-swales and a series of compartmentalized detention ponds to effectuate a treatment train effect. Continue reading

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Florida Aquarium

Ekistics Design Studio was the lead consultant responsible for site planning, engineering and landscape architecture for the Florida Aquarium exhibit queuing garden, eco-parking lot, exterior exhibit areas/graphics, and administrative offices. Continue reading

Meeting in the EcoOaks Courtyard © 2011 Ekistics Design Studio, Inc.. All rights reserved.

Eco Oaks Apartments

Sustainable Development- Multi-family Housing Eco Oaks was envisioned and designed to be the first “green” affordable housing project in the State of Florida. The owner/developer, “not for profit” Tampa Crossroads, Inc. is currently seeking certification for LEED for Homes – … Continue reading

Demonstration Gardens Development Plan © 2011 Ekistics Design Studio, Inc.. All rights reserved.

Chain of Lakes Natural Resource Center

The Chain of Lakes Natural Resource Center is proposed to showcase the habitats and water resources of the Chain of Lakes District and to provide a hands on educational experience. The Nature Center Building will be sensitively sited on a isthmus between two water bodies. Continue reading