Smartscape Wins ASLA CO/WY Merit Award in Research & Communications

We’re honored to announce that Smartscape: A Non-functional Turf Initiative for Responsible Landscapes, has been awarded the 2025 ASLA WY/CO Merit Award in Research & Communications.

The ASLA Colorado/Wyoming Design Awards recognize licensed landscape architects who advance the profession through leadership, education, and a commitment to the stewardship, planning, and design of our cultural and natural environments.

Smartscape is an innovative platform that integrates plan-view representation with performance metrics to assess existing high-water-use landscapes, catalog landscape typologies, and forecast the social, environmental, and financial benefits of more sustainable solutions. By applying research-driven algorithms, Smartscape empowers clients and communities to:

1. Understand the costs of landscape conversion
2. Identify financial break-even points
3. Quantify ongoing water and cost savings

This transparency supports informed, forward-thinking design decisions while demonstrating long-term value for all project stakeholders.

This recognition reaffirms our belief in the power of innovative design and applied research to shape a more resilient, water-conscious future. Congratulations to everyone who contributed to this achievement!