Nature-inclusive landscape designing for flora, fauna, and people

How do we build environments that can withstand drought, heat, and flooding? We’re facing urgent spatial challenges in Flanders. Our open space is fragmented, natural systems are under severe pressure, and climate change is making extreme weather events increasingly tangible.

A thoughtful, nature-based landscape design can provide an answer. We can create robust, future-proof places by bringing together climate adaptation, biodiversity, and human use in one vision.

A holistic and regenerative approach

Landscape architects, ecologists, engineers, ecohydrologists, and spatial planners combine their expertise into a single integrated design where nature and design reinforce one another. For us, ‘holistic design’ and ‘regenerative approach’ aren’t just buzzwords; they’re practical ways of working.

A good example is the Market Square in Gavere, where the removal of paving and the addition of plants provide cooling, biodiversity, and a better quality of life in the village centre.

Nature-inclusive design in practice

We rapidly map out opportunities and bottlenecks with a nature-inclusive design quick scan. This forms the starting point for solutions that combine technology and ecology, tailored to the scale and ambitions of your project. Whether you are redesigning a village square, launching a regional development project, or just want to stay ahead of nature and climate legislation as a company, this integrated vision helps you make clear choices, speed up permitting procedures, and reduce management costs.

From concept to measurable results

Following the quick scan, we translate the vision into design, specifications, and site supervision. You avoid redesign cycles and build support among stakeholders, local residents, and investors by integrating design, ecology, and regulation from day one. Active participation and targeted monitoring ensure that the project is not only ecologically sound, but also socially and economically viable.

Our Urban Insight reports on biodiversity, regenerative design, and climate action provide further depth and demonstrate how this approach works in diverse contexts.

Build your future at Sweco

Make an impact and help transform the world at Sweco! With our focus on innovation and sustainability, we give you the opportunity to truly make a difference in multidisciplinary projects.

Sweco offers a flexible work environment, sustainable mobility options, and a healthy work-life balance. Join a dynamic team where personal development and enjoyment go hand in hand, and help build the future.

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