Winner: 2014 Honor Award for Design from Tri-State (NC, SC, GA) Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects

Winner: 2009 Special Citation for Design from the American Institute of Architects

SALT DESIGN STUDIO was commissioned to design and guide establishment and management of a 7-acre native meadow and surrounding building landscapes for this new 30-acre satellite campus. Replacing conventional turf, SALT’s design creates a resilient ecological framework that supports Clemson’s commitment to sustainability. The native meadows feature grass-dominant upland areas, colorful perennials in the lowlands, and diverse, species-rich wet meadows integrated with three stormwater basins that capture, treat, and infiltrate runoff across the site’s steep terrain. This landscape system minimizes maintenance for the university, restores vital wildlife habitat, and serves as an important sustainable model for other college campuses.

Collaborators: Seamon, Whiteside & Associates, Inc.

Photos courtesy of Seamon, Whiteside & Associates, Inc.