Designing for Flood Resilience in Western North Carolina
When the bottom falls out of the clouds Being in the mountains, one of our greatest threats with climate change is flooding. Large intense rain events are becoming more common
Equinox Leading Trail Planning in Southwest Virginia
Equinox is thrilled to be able to improve one of the most famous eastern trails, the Virginia Creeper Trail, and the newly expanding Mendota Trail near Bristol, VA. Working with
Due Diligence
THINGS TO INVESTIGATE BEFORE YOU BUY LAND Buying a piece of property in the Blue Ridge Mountains is exciting with the anticipated mountain views, clear streams, and an escape from
THE POWER OF WATER
Considerations for Stormwater and Erosion Control We have all seen it, large rain storms causing water to move through a site and taking things with it. Stormwater (water moving on
Chestnut Mountain Park Master Plan
Chestnut Mountain: Equinox Leading the Design of a 450-acre Nature Park in WNC. Equinox was selected by the Town of Canton to lead the development of a nature-based outdoor recreation
Willow Pond Construction Underway
Equinox was hired by the NC Arboretum to produce a master plan, design development documents, and construction documents for enhancing Willow Pond. The planning and design process included site analysis,
A High, Ancient Landscape
Equinox Leads the Development of a Vision for Public Lands Rich with Biodiversity, Elk, and Fly Squirrels The Waterrock Knob region of Western North Carolina hosts some of the rarest
Equinox Project Earns LEED Certification
The New Belgium Brewing Company received LEED® certifications on all three of their Asheville facilities: the Liquid Center tasting room (Platinum), Brewery (Gold), and Distribution Center (Silver). LEED® or Leadership
A Little Slice of Heaven
For Owen Carson, working as an ecologist in the world of conservation it’s not uncommon to find rare species of plants and animals on properties that he inventories – in fact,
VOLUNTEERING TIME TO FOSTER ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP
Equinox designer Dena Chandler recently volunteered time to develop a master plan for an early education, nature centered school. A master plan is a comprehensive, graphic plan that will provide