Overgrown Ideas
Welcome to "Overgrown Ideas," the podcast where we dig into all things landscape architecture, and whatever else comes up. Hosted by Land F/X developer and project manager Forrestt Williams, each episode brings you conversations with guests from across the world of design, landscape architects, software nerds, and more. Whether you're into gardens or software, you enjoy a good public space, or you're wondering how to design with less water, this series is for you. Proudly sponsored and produced by Land F/X – software built to make AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, and Rhino actually work for landscape architects and irrigation pros.
Overgrown Ideas
Lets Talk About Water!
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Damien Knight, associate landscape designer of RRM Design Group (and a former Land F/X team member), joins us to discuss the complex world of water conservation. We explore the constant struggle to convince clients to choose native, drought-tolerant plants over the lush, water-heavy aesthetics in their dreams – along with the heavy tech stack incorporating everything from SketchUp and Revit to Lumion, and even AI-driven plant palettes, Damien employs in these efforts toward a more sustainable vision. The talk turns to the extreme thirst of turf grass plus a bonus debate on "No-Mow" fescue alternatives and the hidden benefits of mulch for soil moisture. We wrap up by touching on some local San Luis Obispo projects, like the recycled-water facility and a park in a new housing development, and acknowledging equity issues where some wealthy neighborhoods just pay fines to keep things green.