Journal
5 Mistakes To Avoid When Designing Spaces for Young Women
March 2025It is well-documented that public spaces often fail to meet the needs of teenage girls. This journal entry aims to explore the widespread perception among young women that public spaces are not welcoming, examine the importance of such spaces, and identify the frequent design flaws that contribute to their lack of inclusivity.
Read MoreWomen in BIM – The experience of a Landscape Architect in the world of BIM
December 2024BIM2 is emerging as a cornerstone of our daily work, demanding attention and adaptation. In this blog I discuss my journey and the opportunity I saw to not only expand my knowledge, but also to explore new possibilities in our workflows.
Read MoreBuilding Bridges: The importance of inclusive play in unifying communities
November 2024As we emphasise the positive impact of inclusive play, it’s essential to acknowledge the problems that arise when inclusivity is overlooked. Without inclusive play, we risk excluding some children, reinforcing stereotypes, and hindering the growth of empathy. This blog explores the issues that arise from the absence of inclusive play.
Read MoreBiodiversity on our roofs
October 2024Green roofs are becoming increasingly popular because of the variety of benefits that they give to urban areas. This blog post explores the history of green roofs and looks at how they can help us better our future.
Read MoreDesigning for Dementia
September 2024As we acknowledge World Alzheimer’s Day on the 21st September 2024, we at Outerspace have paused to reflect on our approach to our landscape designs when designing gardens and open spaces for people living with a variety of dementia diseases.
Read MoreBiophilic play
July 2024As a landscape designer, I’ve always been interested in play and how it encourages children to totally immerse themselves in the landscape. Now as a mum, the importance of play and its impact on children’s development has been heightened further. Venetia Sturdy, Associate Landscape Architect, discusses Biophilic play.
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