Current Projects
Low Impact Development Certificate
Haven Illustrated, LLC is currently enrolled in technical courses for Low Impact Development Certification. First in the Nation, developed by Washington State University & Puget Sound Partnership.
The goal of these workshops is to give designers, builders and managers the technical details necessary to properly design, construct and maintain LID facilities.
Status: Certification Complete July 2009
Shoreline Mitigation
Restoration of the shoreline on private property on Hood Canal, WA.
Working with Kitsap County and the client, we are restoring the shoreline with northwest native plants to protect the shoreline habitat and ecosystem.
Status: Shoreline restoration is complete.
Future access trail is planned.
Critical Slope Revegetation
Restoration of steeply sloped private property in Seattle, WA.
Working with the City of Seattle and the client, we are removing invasive plants and replanting with Northwest native plants to prevent erosion on the slope and correct drainage issues.
Status: Street use permit issued. Project to be finished by the end of September 2009.
Stormwater Management
Seattle Public Utilities Rain Garden Pilot Project
Working with Seattle Public Utilities in designing and installing streetside rain gardens with residents on private property. The project is in the Seattle area that serves Upper Thornton Creek.
Streetside rain gardens capture storm water off of the streets. Then the plants and soil filter the water as it is absorbed and enters the water table, which then goes into the nearby Thornton Creek and eventually Puget Sound.
Status: Four streetside rain gardens are currently being installed and will be planted by residents, and completed by the end of September 2009. The rain gardens will be monitored during winter and spring for stormwater performance and maintenance issues.
Ravine Restoration in West Seattle
Working with 15 residents and the City of Seattle Department of Transportation Urban Forestry, the original proposal was to remove diseased big leaf maple trees that were previously topped and replant with northwest native trees. Stumps and snags will be left for wildlife habitat.
Status: During the initial neighborhood meeting, residents expressed interest in removing invasive plants, creating native habitat with a variety of trees and installing a nature trail in the ravine. Neighbors were encouraged to visit local restoration projects. Future community meetings are planned.
Green Built Home
LEED 5 star rating
New Home being built in Tukwila, WA. The proposed landscape design features include an underground cistern for irrigation, a green roof, alternative lawn, permeable paving, wildlife habitat with northwest native plants and raised vegetable beds. The design incorporates wheelchair accessibility.
Status: Currently Under Construction
Boathouse and Shoreline Garden Renovation
In Kenmore, WA a new boathouse is being designed with a renovated waterfront garden on the shores of Lake Washington.
Haven Illustrated Book
An illustrated story that shows home owners and even apartment dwellers how to incorporate thoughtful home and organic garden design elements reflecting their family values and traditions, while conserving natural resources. Hundreds of color photographs and line drawings illustrate sustainable landscape features and monthly garden tasks.
