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The Truth About Landscape Architecture with Dustin Mizell of Environment Design Group

Episode Summary

Ted speaks with Dustin Mizell of Environment Design Group. Ted and Dustin Mizell discuss Dustin's landscape architecture career, including Palm Beach market challenges, historical preservation, climate change impact, and innovative projects.

Episode Notes

Ted speaks with Dustin Mizell of Environment Design Group in Palm Beach, FL. They discuss Dustin's career in landscape architecture, including the challenges he's encountered and how his firm has evolved. Their conversation covers the Palm Beach market, balancing historical preservation with modern design, and the importance of patience and expertise in the field. They also explore the impact of climate change, client relationships, and COVID-19 on the industry, as well as innovative tree transplanting techniques, major projects, and mentorship.

TOPICS DISCUSSED

• 01:10 Introduction to Environmental Design Group
• 02:25 Navigating Change: The Impact of Loss
• 04:15 Rebranding and Market Positioning
• 08:25 The Journey to Landscape Architecture
• 10:10 Misunderstood Professions: Landscape Architecture
• 12:45 The Unique Market of Palm Beach
• 17:00 Balancing History and Modern Design
• 18:55 Creating Spaces for Generations
• 23:00 The Importance of Patience and Expertise
• 25:45 Evolving Perspectives and Post-COVID Lifestyle Changes
• 29:15 Innovative Tree Transplanting Techniques
• 34:45 Mentorship and Navigating Client Expectations
• 37:00 Balancing Historic and Contemporary Designs
• 38:40 Community Projects and Legacy Designs
• 40:45 Navigating Business Challenges and Opportunities
• 46:40 Future Trends in Landscape Architecture

CONNECT WITH GUEST

Dustin Mizell

• Website
• Instagram
• Facebook

KEY QUOTES FROM EPISODE

• "Climate change is the biggest thing."
• "COVID saved golf."
• "People really don’t understand what a landscape architect does."