Business Details
Sustainable Landscape Architecture & Urban Design
Founded by Yael Lir, a licensed landscape architect with a Masters Degree in Horticulture, our firm approaches every project with meticulous site analysis to create harmonious, sustainable environments. We specialize in integrating ecological stewardship with innovative design to develop spaces that promote human well-being while minimizing environmental impact. Our work has earned recognition including the prestigious Innovative Sustainability Awards, reflecting our commitment to advancing landscape architecture as a force for environmental and social healing. With over a decade of international research experience in plant growth and development, we bring scientific rigor to every project. Our portfolio spans educational facilities, affordable housing developments, and sacred spaces, all designed through a lens of environmental responsibility.We measure success by our ability to enhance natural resources while creating functional, inspiring places for communities. As a woman-led firm, we prioritize collaboration and ethical practices in all client engagements. Our dedication to sustainability extends beyond projects through community partnerships like the Foundation 'Drug Free World'. While based in South Pasadena, our expertise serves clients across California with tailored, context-sensitive solutions. We believe landscape design is a transformative art form capable of addressing complex ecological and social challenges.
Services
Sustainable Landscape Design
Educational Facility Landscaping
Affordable Housing Development
Eco-friendly Urban Planning
Community Space Transformation
Award-winning Environmental Design
Healing Garden Creation
Public Park Development
Native Habitat Restoration
Green Infrastructure Solutions
Highlights and features
- Licensed landscape architects with a master's degree in horticulture
- Award-winning sustainable design solutions since 2011
- International research expertise in plant growth systems
- Recipient of Innovative Sustainability Awards for environmental impact reduction
- Proven experience with complex public and private sector projects
Services
Sustainable Landscape Design
Our sustainable landscape design integrates ecological principles with functional beauty. We create site-specific solutions that reduce environmental impact while enhancing usability. Each project incorporates drought-tolerant plants, permeable surfaces, and renewable materials to achieve long-term sustainability.
Educational Facility Landscaping
We transform school campuses into living classrooms that support STEM education. Our designs feature outdoor learning areas, nature trails, and interactive gardens that meet strict safety standards while fostering environmental stewardship among students.
Affordable Housing Development
Our housing development designs prioritize green space access and communal areas. We create therapeutic landscapes that improve residents' quality of life while meeting strict budget and regulatory requirements for public and nonprofit housing projects.
Native Habitat Restoration
We specialize in restoring native plant communities to degraded sites. Our process includes soil remediation, invasive species removal, and hydrology restoration to rebuild resilient ecosystems that support local biodiversity and climate adaptation.
Healing Garden Creation
We design sensory-rich environments that promote mental and physical recovery. These spaces incorporate accessible pathways, calming water features, and carefully selected plant palettes to create restorative environments for healthcare facilities, senior housing, and wellness centers.
People
Yael Lir
Principal Landscape Architect
Licensed landscape architect and horticulture expert with over a decade of international research experience. Founder of Yael Lir Landscape Architects, recognized for innovative sustainability awards and community-focused design solutions across California.
Questions
What makes Yael Lir Landscape Architects unique?
Our approach combines scientific research in plant biology with award-winning sustainable design to create spaces that heal both people and ecosystems.
Do you specialize in specific project types?
We focus on educational facilities, affordable housing developments, and public spaces that prioritize environmental restoration and community wellness.
How do you incorporate sustainability into projects?
Through native plant selection, water conservation systems, and construction waste reduction strategies that earned us the Innovative Sustainability Award.
What geographic areas do you serve?
Primarily Southern California, with experience across diverse climates from urban centers to mountain communities.
