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“Landscape Regulars” - How Site Furniture Shapes Social Connection

Urban Public Spaces - The emerging Third Place of today, how these spaces utilize site elements to connect people, bridge social divides, and allow people to return and become "regulars" of the landscape?

- By Sam Clemente | Green Theory contributing writer

Global Design Trends 2026: What’s Influencing Landscape Architecture Now

Across scales, from urban plazas to regional green networks, global trends are emphasizing sustainability, regeneration, and interconnected design thinking that responds to both environmental urgency and cultural evolution.

As we step into 2026, the landscape architecture profession is experiencing a profound shift, one that’s reshaping how we think about ecology, community, technology, and the role of outdoor space in a rapidly changing world. Designers are no longer merely shaping spaces; they’re catalysts for climate resilience, biodiversity, and human well-being.

- By Zach Curry | Green Theory contributing writer

How Series 02 Found Its Form: Designing an Outdoor Kitchen That Belongs

At Green Theory, we’ve always approached outdoor space as an extension of human experience, not just a backdrop. Our design collaborations start with the question: how can the built environment support connection, comfort, and calm?

Gastown: From Pilot to Possibility

Beneath Gastown’s heritage charm, a transformation is underway. The City’s Public Spaces Plan envisions streets that invite walking, gathering, and everyday connection. It’s about creating a place where history and community meet in the open air.

Designing for Trust: Why Public Spaces Should Invite, Not Exclude

In every city, the design of public space sends a message. Some spaces feel open and welcoming, inviting you to linger, play, or explore. Others send the opposite signal: using form and material to control how they’re used, or to discourage certain activities entirely.