Gregory Lombardi designed this sidestreet garden for two back-to-back townhouses in Boston, MA. Photo: Eric Roth
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VOL. 14/NO. 3, May 2013

Table of Contents

PROFILE
Natural Palette
Gregory Lombardi of Cambridge, MA, creates artful landscapes that will be appreciated for generations to come.
By Nancy A. Ruhling

GREEN LIGHTS
Green Lights
This month's feature showcases "green" product alternatives for exteriors.

PRODUCT REPORT
Catching Up With Conservatories
Today's conservatory designs encompass a range of uses and materials.

By Gordon Bock

RECENT PROJECTS
A New Perspective
Landscape architect Wade Weissmann designs an elegant folly for a Georgian Colonial property in Nashville, TN.
By Nancy A. Ruhling

A Community Rebuilt
Following the devastation of Hurrican Katrina, Urban Design Associates renews and improves the New Orleans, LA, neighborhood of Faubourg Lafitte.
By Nancy E. Berry

Equestrian Lifestyle
A once-neglected barn in Gwynedd Valley, PA, is transformed into a rustic residence for the clients and their horses.
By Annabel Hsin

BOOK REVIEW
The Landscape Designs of Doyle Herman Design Associates, foreword by Mark Ferguson.
Reviewed by Lynne Lavelle

THE FORUM
Preserving Our Collective Past
Preservation easements are an important legal tool for protecting historic building fabric.
By Jess Phelps

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