At Anova, we're constantly thinking about how to make spaces more beautiful and functional. Discover lessons we’ve uncovered around how to enhance the beauty and comfort of any environment, and stay informed about recent events in the world of landscape and furnishing design.
Inclusive, accessible furniture designed to bring communities together.
Seamlessly integrate the Canyon collection into your landscape design.
New Infinity benches allow designers to create perfect communal spaces.
Designed to enhance and protect green spaces.
Anova proudly presents the 21 winners of the 2018 National Grant Competition for Emerging Professionals in Landscape Architecture.
Chicago-based artist Michael Rakowitz will kick off Landscape Architecture lecture series.
Podcast recorded at the 2017 ASLA Annual Meeting explores landscape architects' role in adaptation.
Natural, renewable Thermory planks created for design and function.
“Totem” pattern by site.
“Perspective” pattern by Dix.Hite + Partners.
“Fractured Movement” pattern by BPN Design Group.
“Mountain Range” pattern by RNL, now part of Stantec.
Students explore rehab possibilities at Ivory Perry Park.
Anova proudly presents the 21 winners of the 2017 National Grant Competition for Emerging Professionals in Landscape Architecture.
How to accommodate visitors at public events and attractions.
"Buddy benches" are helping schools encourage inclusiveness among students.
Incorporate these features to attract visitors to your natural landscape.
Encourage diversity and help communities thrive by creating positive public spaces.
Effective ways to improve public spaces that require little upkeep.
How to design with cleanliness in mind.
How to design a successful dog park in an urban environment.
The importance of using furniture made from recycled materials in outdoor space design.
Five ways to design a beautiful, eco-friendly public space.
Considering the needs of all generations can help build stronger communities.
How to serve the community with proper development of lakeshores and riverfronts.
Anova proudly presents the 21 winners of the 2016 National Grant Competition for Emerging Professionals in Landscape Architecture.
What change would you make to your region if money were no object? Submit your idea for a chance to win a $2,000 grant to fund your participation in the 2016 ASLA Annual Meeting in New Orleans.
Maintaining a fresh and functional space at the office allows for employees to be more productive, and more creative.
Not all public spaces are designed linearly. Many have curves and swoops that invite people to gather together.
From the days of very basic seating, public benches have evolved to become more welcoming and supportive of building communities.
Considering the location and use of a particular space will lead to the best use of seating. Take a look at the different benefits and drawbacks of each type to determine the best option for your public space.
Riding a bicycle next to motorized vehicles can be nerve-racking and downright dangerous. While many people enjoy using bikes as a mode of transportation, many others are deterred from biking because they are not comfortable sharing lanes with cars.
With crowded roadways and high gas prices, many Americans are searching for an alternate mode of transportation.
Parklets are defined as an extension of a sidewalk, and they provide streets with amenities like seats, tables, bike racks and unique landscaping, all while bringing beauty to urban spaces.
In order to successfully incorporate total quality management into lifecycle costing of site furnishings, you need to evaluate the costs of operations and long-term maintenance.
Bike-friendly cities share a commitment to understanding the wants and needs of the cyclists in their communities and they work to meet them.
As more cities, campuses and offices work to become bike-friendly, well-designed bike racks that provide security and visual appeal will be an important part of these efforts.
Numerous components can contribute to a warm, welcoming environment that fosters learning. One of the most important is the sense of community that’s possible when students, staff and visitors are able to easily spend time and socialize with one another.