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Methods and working notes for each stage of landscape design.

Site researchTurn field notes into a site inventoryA simple way to organize observations before drawing conclusions about a place.Data & analysisWhere AI fits in a GIS workflowUse AI to clarify analysis steps while keeping the spatial data and validation visible.Concept designGenerate concept options without losing the briefCompare alternatives against site constraints instead of selecting the most polished image.Design developmentUse AI to review a developing planTurn a concept into a checklist of dimensions, connections, and unresolved design choices.VisualizationTest AI imagery against a design drawingUse generated views for communication while checking geometry and materials against the proposal.CommunicationBuild a presentation around design decisionsStructure a clear narrative from problem to evidence, proposal, and expected experience.