Thermal Regulation Starts in the Soil
Land systems regulate temperature most effectively when soil, water, and vegetation are functioning together. Passive climate control relies on biological and hydrological processes rather than mechanical intervention. By restoring soil moisture dynamics, vegetative structure, and landscape form, we regulate temperature, airflow, and humidity at the system level. These designs reduce dependence on irrigation, cooling infrastructure, and energy inputs while increasing land resilience, longevity, and performance.
We do not resist climate forces. We design systems that absorb, buffer, and respond to them.
Why It Matters
Thermal stress is a symptom of ecological dysfunction. Exposed soils, fragmented vegetation, and disrupted water cycles accelerate heat loss, evaporation, and degradation. Passive climate control restores buffering capacity through soil structure, plant architecture, and moisture retention, extending the functional lifespan of landscapes, vegetation, and built systems.
Outcomes:
Buffers temperature extremes and reduces thermal volatility
Improves soil water retention and biological activity
Reduces reliance on mechanical heating and cooling systems
Protects infrastructure by stabilizing soils and surface conditions
Creates biologically functional microclimates
Our framework in four phases
1
Diagnose
Identify thermal stress zones, moisture loss patterns, and exposure gradients.
2
Design
Design soil, vegetation, and water systems that regulate temperature and humidity at the landscape scale.
3
Deliver
Implement vegetative structure, soil restoration, landform shaping, and hydrological integration.
4
Demonstrate
Monitor thermal performance, moisture retention, and system stability over time.
Our Core Solutions
Design multi-layered vegetative systems that reduce solar gain, protect soil moisture, and regulate surface temperatures.
Establish native shelterbelts that reduce wind desiccation, evapotranspiration, and soil moisture loss.
Engineer landforms and soil systems to retain moisture, enhance evaporative cooling, and stabilize microclimates.
Integrate vegetation, soil systems, and drainage with built environments to reduce thermal load and environmental stress.
Measure temperature moderation, moisture retention, and system performance compared to degraded or exposed conditions.
Functional landscapes regulate climate from the ground up.
Let’s design living systems that regulate temperature, conserve energy, and remain functional under climate pressure.