News & Ideas
On the BoardsPlanning for “The Next Ten” and beyond in Sandy Springs, GA
RHI is a part of a team planning for the future in Sandy Springs, GA. To help communicate the team’s ideas and gain feedback from the community ‘The Next Ten’ website has been created. As the City of Sandy Springs celebrates the 10-year anniversary of its incorporation, it is time to look ahead to the next decade and beyond. How … Read more »
StoriesEric Feldman featured in The Guardian
Congrats to RHI’s Eric Feldman for being featured in this article in The Guardian: “The Popsicle Test: What Makes a City Good for Children?.” This article stems from Eric’s piece, titled “Child-Friendly Cities,” on Rhodeside and Harwell’s blog, Plan.Place. Check out The Guardian article here. Check out the Plan.Place blog here.
StoriesGarden party at Meredith Judy’s house
We recently gathered at Meredith Judy’s house for a Garden Party after work. Her garden was beautifully designed by Sandy Wilson, a student of RHI’s Thomas Rainer. She graciously walked us around and described the garden and her design intent. It was a great place to spend a Friday afternoon.
StoriesWe are thrilled to announce the promotion of several members of our staff
Congratulations to Thomas Rainer, Meredith Judy, and Kurt Parker on being named Principals at Rhodeside & Harwell. More recent promotions include Derrick Wolbaum, Melissa Rainer, and Drew Taylor as Senior Associates, and Jennifer Koch and Kraig Schmidt as Associates. See all of our staff here.
StoriesRHI team accepts ‘Outstanding Plan Award’ for Downtown Newport News Superblock Plan
At the 2015 APA Virginia Conference, RHI’s team accepted the ‘Outstanding Plan Award’ for our Downtown Newport News Superblock Plan. Check out the Newport News project here.
IdeasWeb Design for All by Jonathan Runge
This recent blog post documents and reflects on RHI’s design and learning process while creating our refreshed website. Check out the article here.
StoriesBrad McKee visits RHI’s office
Last week we welcomed Brad McKee, Editor of Landscape Architecture Magazine, to our office for an afternoon discussion about design communication and current topics in landscape architecture. Check out the magazine here.
StoriesHistoric Oval Madeira School renovation featured on cover of Madeira Today
Issue 192 of the Madeira Today publication featured an image of RHI’s renovation of the historic Oval at The Madeira School. See digital publication here.
StoriesThomas Rainer was the keynote speaker at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
As a part of previewing his upcoming book, Planting Design in a Post-Wild World, Thomas spoke at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden Spring Luncheon and Lecture.
StoriesWoman-Owned Small Business Contractor of the Year
Rhodeside & Harwell was recently awarded the USDA Agricultural Research Service 2014 Award for Woman-Owned Small Business Contractor of the Year.
