This doesn’t have anything to do with site furnishings, playgrounds, or contracting, but I think it’s awesome – so I posted it. Enjoy! ...
21
Apr
The Need for Contemporary Site Furnishings
I got frustrated a while ago about the lack of contemporary site furnishings available on the market. To me, it seemed like the most obvious situation of supply not meeting demand. I’ve met a lot of landscape architects and I’m hard-pressed to name a more design-minded group. Why is the market suffocating these people from [...]...
15
Apr
Closing the Gap Between Designers and Suppliers
At Urban Green we really do love our customers. These people take a chance on us, whether it is for contracting work or to supply them with site furnishings, and for this, I am truly grateful. Our customers are very important to us because we rely on them to earn our living. This is why we [...]...
08
Apr
Raw Logs and Boulders
When a new playground gets installed somewhere it's easy to notice the kids climbing all over it, and using it to its full potential. The thing that usually goes unnoticed because it doesn't happen right away, is the migration of kids to the items outside of the playground area: boulders, logs, etc. New play structures are great but sometimes don't challenge a child's sense of imagination and fun. They can help build motor skills and body strength but have little...
01
Apr
Play, More Than Fun?
Here is a interesting speech by Stuart Brown about the importance of play. We know that the "importance of play" is a heavily used cliché in the playground industry and we usually try and keep our distance from this type of wording, BUT, in this case the wording is legit and the video is pretty cool. ...
29
Mar
Choosing the Right Playground
For all those folks who have ever wanted a brief rundown on playgrounds, here are the ins and outs. There are a variety of options to choose from when selecting playground equipment. You should take into consideration whether the equipment will comply with national safety guidelines, has adequate play value (active play, imaginative play), and will provide long-term value. It is also important to consider the experience of the installation crew, including whether they are certified and trained to the...
