Business Details
7 Years
experience
Expert Landscape Architecture & Planning Services
Sunlit Designs is a collaborative group of design professionals dedicated to sustainable design practices in landscape architecture and planning. Our team brings decades of experience to create innovative solutions for complex design challenges, ensuring client expectations are consistently met or exceeded. We prioritize client referrals as the ultimate compliment, managing projects from inception to completion with meticulous scheduling and cost estimation. Our approach minimizes development costs through thoughtful design while maintaining a strong focus on environmental stewardship. By fostering open communication and client involvement, we deliver creative, cost-effective, and functional landscapes that align with natural systems.Our expertise spans residential, commercial, institutional, and recreational projects across Colorado and beyond. We are committed to reducing carbon footprints through local and recycled materials, water-efficient systems, and native plant selections. Licensed in Colorado with CLARB certification, we extend our services to Wyoming, Missouri, and Texas. Our principal, Bruce Kehr, combines over 20 years of Colorado experience with LEED accreditation to guide projects that harmonize with natural environments. We collaborate with clients to transform visions into buildable, sustainable realities while maintaining rigorous professional standards.
Services
Landscape Architecture
Sustainability
Site Analysis
Planning & Approvals
Residential Design
Commercial Development
Water Conservation
Native Plant Selection
Construction Administration
Government Permitting
Details
- Year established: 2019
Highlights and features
- We offer over 20 years of Colorado-specific landscape architecture experience.
- Our team includes LEED Accredited Professionals committed to sustainability.
- We implement designs that reduce long-term maintenance and water costs.
- Our client-driven process ensures active participation in project development.
- We manage projects from initial concept through final construction oversight.
Associations and certifications
- LEED
- CLARB
Services
Landscape Architecture
We create comprehensive landscape plans integrating site detailing, irrigation systems, and construction administration. Our designs enhance property value while maintaining environmental balance. Services cover residential subdivisions, commercial developments, and institutional projects.
Sustainability
Our sustainable approach uses local/recycled materials, water-efficient systems, and native plants to minimize environmental impact. We implement bio-swales, permeable surfaces, and organic maintenance practices for long-term ecological benefits.
Site Analysis
We conduct detailed assessments of slope, hydrology, soils, and vegetation to inform optimal site development. This analysis maximizes land potential while minimizing ecological disruption through data-driven design decisions.
Planning & Approvals
Our team secures government approvals through master planning, zoning compliance, and regulatory submissions. We handle all aspects of project permitting to ensure smooth development from concept to construction.
Residential Design
We design functional outdoor living spaces that connect homes with their natural surroundings. Services include patio areas, water features, and drought-tolerant plantings that enhance property aesthetics and value.
People
Bruce Kehr
Principal Landscape Architect
Licensed professional with 20+ years Colorado experience and LEED accreditation. Specializes in sustainable design and environmental stewardship. Active in community design committees and educator for Master Gardener programs.
Questions
What services does Sunlit Designs offer?
We provide landscape architecture, site analysis, sustainability planning, government permitting, and construction administration for residential and commercial projects.
Do you work outside Colorado?
While based in Colorado, we also serve projects in Wyoming, Missouri, and Texas with CLARB-certified licensing capabilities.
How do you incorporate sustainability?
We use local/recycled materials, water-efficient irrigation, native plants, and permeable surfaces to create environmentally responsible designs that reduce long-term costs.
Can you handle complex project approvals?
Our team specializes in navigating zoning regulations and securing government permits for developments ranging from small residential projects to large commercial sites.
What makes your firm different?
We combine LEED-certified expertise with decades of regional experience to deliver buildable, cost-effective solutions that respect natural ecosystems and client budgets.
Do you assist with construction oversight?
Yes, we provide construction administration services to ensure design specifications are properly implemented and maintain quality control throughout the building process.
