
Terra Firma Design
Balancing economic, environmental, and community needs
About the firm
Terra Firma Design provides landscape architecture and civil engineering services to Asheville, North Carolina, and its surrounding communities. Striving to blend economic viability, environmental sensitivity, and connection to the community, the practice applies values of integrity, innovation, and sustainability to land development work across a full range of civil and landscape disciplines.
- Firm type
- Civil Engineering · Landscape Architecture
Capabilities
Civil Engineering
Service websiteDelivering comprehensive infrastructure design and site development solutions, this practice manages projects from initial feasibility through to final construction monitoring.
- Sewer & Water Extensions
Designing expansions and connections for municipal sewer and water utilities.
- Stormwater Management
Implementing drainage and runoff solutions to meet regulatory and environmental standards.
- Grading Plans
Developing terrain and grading specifications to prepare sites for construction.
- Erosion Control
Designing measures to prevent soil erosion and manage sediment during and after development.
- Transportation Infrastructure
Planning site access, roadway connections, and transportation elements.
- Permitting Coordination
Navigating regulatory requirements and securing approvals from local and state agencies.
- Feasibility Studies
Evaluating sites to assess engineering viability, constraints, and development potential.
- Construction Monitoring
Providing on-site observation, administration, and monitoring to verify compliance with design plans.
Landscape Architecture
Service websiteStriving to blend community needs with natural systems, this discipline crafts sensitive land planning and outdoor space designs that respect local ecosystems.
- Site Landscape Design
Creating aesthetic and ecological planting and hardscape layouts for diverse sites.
- Land Planning
Developing comprehensive master plans and land-use strategies for property improvement.
- Park Planning
Designing parks, recreational facilities, and public outdoor spaces.
- Greenspace Development
Integrating open space and natural vegetation into developed environments.
- Greenway Design
Planning multi-use trails and linear parks to connect communities and natural areas.
Industries
Land Development · Parks & Open Space · Stormwater & Flood Control · Transportation · Environmental & Remediation
Projects
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