Tag: earthworks

  • Woodland terraces Fall 2016

    Woodland terraces Fall 2016

    This was an earthworks project in the back woods of Waldo county.  The design process for this project started with a concept sketch for the client whose goal is to develop this piece of land into an agroforestry farm with a focus on chestnuts.  The design challenge in this case was the topography and the…

  • Construction of terraces July 2010

    Construction of terraces July 2010

    This was the first terrace construction project at my house where i felt compelled to use an excavator to move as much earth as i needed.  This is on a hillside site in Rockland, ME with southeast facing aspect and fine sandy loam soil that drains readily.  The goals for this project are to catch…