Business Details
Professional Landscape Design Services
At Elder Creek, we approach landscape design as a disciplined practice that balances creativity with accountability. Our work is rooted in three core principles: design-driven methodology, client inclusivity, and ecological literacy. We prioritize professional rigor while maintaining flexibility to adapt to each project's unique needs. With nearly 25 years of experience, we specialize in creating outdoor spaces that harmonize client desires with environmental stewardship. Our process emphasizes collaboration, transparency, and informed decision-making to deliver functional, beautiful landscapes. We integrate ecosystem services naturally into every project, avoiding prescriptive checklists in favor of holistic solutions.While our clients primarily seek our expertise in landscape architecture, they often discover the added value of our sustainability-focused approach. We carefully navigate dynamic project tensionsbudgets, timelines, and design constraintsto transform conceptual visions into tangible realities. Our commitment extends beyond aesthetics to creating spaces that support both human needs and ecological health. We recognize that successful projects require not just technical skill but also interpersonal trust and clear communication. While we serve a limited number of clients annually, our focus remains on delivering exceptional, customized solutions.
Services
Consultation Services
Concept Packages
Complete Design Packages
Installation Support
Carbon Cycle Analysis
Highlights and features
- We have 25 years of experience in ecoliterate landscape design
- Our client-inclusive approach ensures personalized outdoor spaces
- Ecological literacy is integrated into every project phase
- We balance creative vision with practical implementation
- Our structured process navigates complex project tensions
Services
Consultation Services
We provide expert consultation for project feasibility assessments, rural land development planning, and comprehensive carbon cycle impact analysis in landscape design. Our consultations help clients understand potential challenges and opportunities before committing to full-scale projects. With decades of experience, we offer strategic guidance to align your vision with practical implementation.
Concept Packages
Our concept packages help develop initial project visions through collaborative design exploration. We work with clients to establish early-stage concepts that balance creative possibilities with technical constraints. This service is ideal for clients seeking to understand their project's potential before committing to detailed design work.
Complete Design Packages
From initial vision to construction documentation, we offer comprehensive design and construction packages. Our services include detailed planning, permitting assistance, and technical documentation required to transform concepts into built environments. We ensure design integrity throughout the entire project lifecycle.
Installation Support
Our field experience enables us to provide critical support during construction phases. We collaborate with build teams to maintain design intent, resolve technical challenges, and ensure proper implementation of landscape elements throughout the construction process.
Carbon Cycle Analysis
We conduct comprehensive assessments of landscape projects' carbon cycle impacts. This service helps clients understand environmental implications and make informed decisions about sustainable material choices, planting strategies, and long-term ecological benefits of designed landscapes.
People
Rick Taylor
Founder and Principal
Rick Taylor established Elder Creek with a vision for integrating ecological literacy into landscape design. With decades of experience, he leads the firm's design philosophy and client relationships.
Stephen Ulman
Landscape Architect
Stephen Ulman brings professional expertise as a licensed landscape architect (RLA #7052). He contributes technical knowledge and design implementation skills to the firm's projects.
Ayden Taylor-Barry
Artist in Residence
Ayden Taylor-Barry serves as Artist in Residence, focusing on carbon integration strategies. Their creative approach contributes unique perspectives to the firm's sustainability efforts.
Sebastian Bertsch
Greywater Consultant
Sebastian Bertsch specializes in greywater and rainwater systems, providing engineering expertise for sustainable water management solutions within landscape designs.
Tom LeBlanc
Infrastructure Consultant
Tom LeBlanc offers 3D architectural expertise and infrastructure knowledge, supporting the technical realization of complex landscape design projects.
Questions
What makes Elder Creek's approach unique?
We combine design-driven methodology with ecological literacy and client inclusivity, creating landscapes that balance aesthetic vision, functional needs, and environmental stewardship.
What services do you offer?
We provide consultation services, concept development, complete design and construction packages, installation support, and carbon cycle impact analysis.
How do you involve clients in the design process?
We maintain client collaboration throughout projects, ensuring your preferences shape the design while balancing technical requirements and sustainability considerations.
What project types do you handle?
We work on diverse landscape projects requiring varying levels of intervention, from conceptual exploration to full implementation of complex outdoor environments.
Do you offer consultation services?
Yes, we provide consultation for project feasibility, rural land development, and carbon cycle impact analysis to help clients understand project potential.
