Landscape Architecture is a diverse field. Throughout his career, Thomas Biro has been involved in a wide variety of projects. The following are some of the services he provides:
Residential Design
Over the span of his career, Thomas has designed and supervised hundreds of residential landscapes. He brings an artistic as well as a functional approach to his work no matter what the size or scope of the project His process starts with a meeting with the client to determine their wants, needs and dreams for their property. Program requirements are established along with economic expectations. A preliminary plan will be prepared. There will be one or more meetings to review the plan and make necessary changes. Also discussed will be materials, planting preferences, any outdoor structures and hardscapes; things such as outdoor kitchens, pools, fireplaces, gazebos, arbors, patios and walls to name a few. A finalized plan will include the elements of the design shown on the property drawn to scale. along with a plant list which includes the quantity, name and sized of the plantings.
If the project requires additional professionals, over the years Thomas has developed close relationships with architects, engineers, surveyors and planners. If needed, he can provide bid documentation and guidance through the Township’s permitting process. He can provide the necessary contractors such as landscapers, masons, carpenters, arborists, irrigation specialist, lighting designers and other quality contractors. Thomas is available to supervise construction and see the project through to the end.
Commercial, Institutional and Municipal Design
Thomas has worked for developers, builders, project managers, and housing boards. He has provided landscape plans for housing projects, hospital gardens, and office parks, He has also been the landscape architect and also lead designer on a number of design teams.
Parks and Recreation
Thomas has designed a number of small parks and has worked on the rehabilitation of existing parks. He has worked with community groups, architect, and developers to provide both active and passive recreation.
Sustainable Design
Thomas is dedicated to using design as a means to create a sustainable world. Some of the design elements he has used are rain gardens, bioswales, butterfly gardens, greenroofs, and green stormwater management practices.
Urban Planning and Design
Thomas was a member of the Architectural and Site Design Standards committee for the town of Hillsborough, New Jersey. There he was part of a team to create an ordinance for the development of a pedestrian- oriented downtown. We incorporated many elements of the New Urbanism Movement such as bike lanes, pedestrian walkways, street trees, green stormwater management, interesting storefronts, public sitting areas and a public common. Thomas is still politically involved in his town to make the development more sustainable.
