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Design Process

THUR-B04: Design of Planting Soils for Landscapes on Elevated Structures

Thursday, September 17, 2026
10:45 AM - 12:00 PM PT
1.25 PDH, LA CES/HSW

As landscapes on structures become more common, plant growing media requires careful consideration for both structural limits and successful vegetation. These landscapes are growing increasingly complex, with many factors affecting planting soil selection and performance. This session presents essential information for soil design in successful landscapes on elevated structures.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Identify the varying types of planting media used for landscapes on elevated structures.
  • Evaluate design elements for choosing the most appropriate and successful planting media for a given landscape feature.
  • Apply design elements that must be considered for planting media on varying elevated structures.
  • Describe how the design team must integrate relevant experts, from structural and civil engineers to soil scientists, biologists, and the lead landscape design team.