Site Planning + New Construction

Landscape thinking before construction.

Early involvement creates opportunities that can disappear once buildings, driveways, utilities, and major grading are established. Sweetfern works with builders and project teams to consider the whole site.

Site the building within the landscape

Consider topography, solar orientation, aspect, views, privacy, hydrology, existing vegetation, significant trees, and habitat.

Plan the work around the land

Coordinate access, driveways, utilities, construction disturbance, soil preservation, future outdoor spaces, and landscape transitions.

Resilience through thoughtful siting

Work with landform and water movement. Preserve valuable vegetation, respond to microclimate, and protect habitat connectivity while strengthening arrival, views, and outdoor living.