In association with Urban Realm, we have launched a hunt for the top landscape architects at work in the UK today, seeking to recognise those practices which have moved the earth for their clients and the public.

Driven by the realisation that good architecture stretches far beyond where a building hits the ground, Urban Realm have short listed the 26 landscape architects and urban designers who have impressed their editorial team with case study submissions over the last 12 months.

Click to see the shortlist and to cast your vote

Floriade Park is the site for the 2012 World Horticultural Expo in the city of Venlo, The Netherlands.

10 years in the making, this "theatre of nature" covers 66 hectares and encompasses 5 unique themed worlds separated by wooded areas.

Our street furniture partner Escofet has implemented amazing contemporary cast stone street furniture pieces to enhance this unique space. Click to see this landscape innovation.

It's always great to be inspired by the very best urban spaces and exemplar public realm projects and the European Public Space Prize 2012 shows some incredible transformations.

Sponsored by our partner Escofet, the winning projects all feature unique achievements in landscape and urban design.

We are also incredibly proud to have been involved with one of the "Special Mention" projects in the form of Exhibition Road.

The winners and our special commendation are featured in this article

With the value of the outdoors for learning, play and health now being widely recognised it is important that the outdoor spaces we create for children and young people facilitate all aspects of their time outside.

This article gives practical guidance on creating inspiring outdoor spaces for children from Landscape Architect and Secondary Teacher, Mary Jackson

Liquid Stone is a class of Ultra High Performance Concrete (UHPC) defined by its exceptionally high strength and durability.

Our partner Escofet is the first company to unite formulation, manufacturing and high-design to create UHPC products that address the requirements of the architectural and urban design profession.

This article gives you an exclusive insight into the product design and technical detail of this material revolution...

The Recouvrance lift bridge is one of the longest and highest in Europe and has recently undergone modernisation to welcome a tram line as part of the development of Brest’s transport infrastructure.

LEC have helped to redefine this stunning and iconic transport link by installing an innovative illuminated handrail and artistic colour changing light bars.

A technical and architectural inspiration, this project showcases what can be done when you engage the right partners in your project

The Cultural Centre in Lloret de Mar (Girona, Spain) has integrated a multifaceted programme offering a range of public services such as a library, children’s play space and art gallery.

Incorporating the Escofet Twig bench as the design direction and as a piece of furniture, the communal areas have developed a unique contemporary aesthetic.

The inspirational use of these elements captures the flow and emphasizes the continuity from the exterior realm into the interior public space.

The 2012 Civic Trust Awards were selected from 306 national and international entries, with 52 projects were recognised by the prestigious CTA panel.

We're proud to have supplied products to some of the award winners, including The Hepworth Wakefield by David Chipperfield Architects which was given the 2012 Special Award by the National Panel members as their favourite scheme from this year’s award winning projects.

Click to see the award winning projects we supplied, and the products featured in these schemes

The exterior lighting market is changing rapidly and LEDs are a huge driving factor behind this change. Clearly, discharge lighting still has its place but with ongoing LED development, it is only a matter of time before discharge lighting will become obsolete.

But as with all leading-edge technologies, choosing a moment to release a static product offering is troublesome, especially in the construction industry with such long gestation times.

How can we ensure our end-product is as dynamic as the cutting-edge LED manufacturers output?

The Landscape Institute are pertinently launching their client guide at Ecobuild 2012

Woodhouse have been invited to share our experiences in the seminar stream at the exhibition, as we’re confronted on a continual basis by the clear need for deeper collaboration between groups of built environment professionals.

How can a plethora of stakeholders with a multitude of different and often conflicting interests all work together harmoniously?