About The Root Design Company
Building ecological landscapes in Kansas City
Gardens and green spaces can be transformative for our health and sense of connection.
Integrating them around us can also solve urban problems and improve ecological health.
That is our goal:
Design and create landscapes and green spaces that solve problems, beautify our environment, bolster our health and ecology, foster community, and enhance appreciation for the natural world.
The Impact
Manageable Land
Our work better stewards our land. From hampering soil erosion to reducing maintenance costs, our solutions make sense.
Water Management
Our work slows and captures critical water runoff from concrete and cityscapes, reducing evaporation and waste, while also cutting costs.
Air Quality
Trees and plants filter pollutants from our air and release oxygen, creating healthier cities and people.
Temperature Regulation
Increased bio-mass and shading in dense urban sprawl helps regulate highs and lows in temperature. We don't need to cook eggs on asphalt.
Pollinator Habitat
Do it for the bees. Pollinators are fundamental to produce food and maintain balance. We protect and build their habitat.
Paradigm Shifting
We build harmony and curiosity for the amazing life surrounding us, which also includes changing perception and mentality. Our work breaks down common misconceptions.
Conservation
We work with nature, building it up, sustaining more life. We protect our biodiversity.
Education
Through education, we can learn and grow together in creating a more sustainable and beautiful habitat.
Happiness
Nature is calming. We engineer spaces that reduce stress and induce happiness.
Inspiration
Our work is beautiful in color and texture, invoking emotion. We inspire with our design, creating awe and appreciation for the world around us. This is art.
Our Philosophy
We believe in simple, sustainable, and holistic solutions that prioritize long term thinking and smart resource use over short term thinking and convenience. We use local products and resources in our installations, continually strive to further reduce our waste, and frequently innovate our process to reduce green house emissions.
We creatively approach each project, offering naturalized solutions to real issues. We love exploring new and unique ways to solve problems that enhance beauty and support ecology.