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Design is more than what you see, it’s what you feel, how you move, and the memories you make in a space. The FireSky Journal is where we share stories behind the spaces we build, seasonal inspiration, expert tips, and deep dives into the art and science of landscape architecture.

Whether you're dreaming, planning, or simply seeking a spark of beauty, this is your space to explore what’s possible.

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Seasonal Style
Timely ideas for celebrating nature’s shifts with grace and intention.

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Insights from our designers and architects on how we think, plan, and create.

Outdoor Living and Landscape Architecture Ideas in Incline Village, NV
5 Ways Shade Structures and Water Features Can Transform Your Carson City, NV Outdoor Space
Landscape Design, Outdoor Living Daniela Cervantes Landscape Design, Outdoor Living Daniela Cervantes

5 Ways Shade Structures and Water Features Can Transform Your Carson City, NV Outdoor Space

Your backyard could be the perfect escape—if only the sun wasn’t trying to roast everything in sight. Or maybe it just needs a little more life, something to break up the silence besides your neighbor’s dog. This is where a landscape architect comes in. With expertly designed water features and shade structures, your outdoor space can go from "barely tolerable" to "never want to leave." Let’s talk about five ways to transform your Carson City backyard into a stunning, comfortable retreat.

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5 Tips for Deciding If a Pergola Is the Best Shade Structure for Your Backyard in the Sparks and Reno, NV Areas
Outdoor Living Daniela Cervantes Outdoor Living Daniela Cervantes

5 Tips for Deciding If a Pergola Is the Best Shade Structure for Your Backyard in the Sparks and Reno, NV Areas

When you know you need some shade in your Sparks and Reno, NV Areas backyard but are not sure what structure would work best, here are some tips to help guide your choice. If a pergola sits at the top of your preference list, consider these tips to help you decide whether this shade structure is the one for you.

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Sustainable Landscape Architecture in the Reno, NV, Steppe Climate
Daniela Cervantes Daniela Cervantes

Sustainable Landscape Architecture in the Reno, NV, Steppe Climate

Reno’s arid steppe climate lends itself to sustainable landscaping, but you’re not as restricted to your choices as you may think. Visually appealing water-wise landscapes can be challenging but done right, they are visitor-friendly and stunning. Here, we explore sustainable landscape architecture in the Reno, NV, steppe climate.

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The Relationship Between Indoor and Outdoor Spaces in Landscape Architecture
Daniela Cervantes Daniela Cervantes

The Relationship Between Indoor and Outdoor Spaces in Landscape Architecture

The traditional way of looking at spaces was once a simplified view of “indoors” vs. “outdoors.” However, this distinction isn’t always clear. Sleeping porches, verandas, partially roofed patios, and permanent outdoor structures such as outdoor kitchens blur the line. Today, landscape architecture trends in Carson City, NV, involve outdoor living spaces that extend the indoors to the outside, expanding the enjoyment of landscapes and continuing to blur that line between what belongs indoors and what belongs outdoors.

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The Components of an Outdoor Living Room
Daniela Cervantes Daniela Cervantes

The Components of an Outdoor Living Room

Composing an outdoor room that balances style, functionality, and flow is no small feat. It relies on the inclusion of a few essential features, in the right proportions, that are styled to match a predetermined aesthetic theme. Read on to explore the integral components of an outdoor room while examining your own outdoor living space—does it check all the boxes? If not, call the FireSky team today to help you improve your landscaping in Spanish Springs, NV.

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