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Eco Find – Jetson Bikes

This season cruise around town or the shoreline on the electric, lithium ion battery-powered Jetson Bike. These environmentally-friendly bikes make any quick-trip a breeze and also do their part to help save the planet. The advanced lithium ion technology means you don’t have to worry about hazardous gases seeping into the environment.

The bikes, which are offered in a variety of colors, come equipped with 1,000 lifetime battery charges. At less than .05 cents and 40 miles per charge, Jetson’s output is 1,000 miles traveled with under one dollar spending. Which means that by helping out the environment, you are also helping out your wallet.

Don’t worry about the clean up either, no gas means no leaky fluids, no oil changes, and no nitrous oxide, methane, or hydrofluorocarbons from car air conditioners. You can enjoy the wind in your hair (under your helmet, of course) and the sun on your face.

Helpful tip, like motor scooters, you do not need a drivers license to operate these bikes.

Jetson Bikes, Lime

Jetson Bike in “Lime”

On-The-Go Green

Strategy, On-the-go greenPitch in to preserve the planet. by Stacey Marcus

You don’t have to drive a hybrid to show the planet a little love when you hit the road. Simple steps like turning off the lights and air conditioning when you leave your hotel room, taking shorter showers, reusing towels and sheets, or opting for walking or biking as your mode of transportation are easy ways to reduce your carbon footprint when you travel. Here are some more divine deeds you can practice to pay homage to Mother Earth:

Be green and clean

“Travelers can reduce their carbon footprint while on the road by selecting hotels that embrace sustainable bath and body products and put unused product to good use, says Tim Kersley, senior vice president of Gilchrist & Soames, the maker of travel-friendly toiletries and bath amenities. “Another smart solution is to pack travel-sized toiletries that support eco-friendly ingredients and practices, ensuring responsible travel no matter the accommodations.”

Respect the environment

“First and foremost is do no harm,” says Jake Kheel, environmental director of Grupo Puntacana. “Traveling in foreign countries, especially developing countries where laws are sometimes not effectively enforced, travelers often have opportunities to purchase products that harm the environment or endangered species. Know what you are buying and know what you are eating. For example, travelers often find jewelry made from sea turtle shells. This is not only illegal, but highly damaging to endangered sea turtle populations. Similarly, consuming sea turtle eggs or meat is illegal in most countries . . .  If there is a ban season on lobster or conch, try to respect these seasons, as they allow populations to recover and encourage healthy coral reefs.”

Visit destinations that embrace eco-friendly travel

“Typically, a destination that focuses on sustainability will have buildings no higher than three or four stories,” says Dario Flota, general director of the Riviera Maya Destination Marketing office. “There are several negative environmental effects that can be escalated by taller buildings, such as increased hazards for migrating birds, heat island effect, and high-ground wind velocity effects.”

“These days, it’s almost a given that hotels should be performing standard measures to reduce their environmental impact, such as recycling and only providing new towels if they are left on the floor or requested,” explains Flota. “To find a true eco-conscious resort, find a place that is going above and beyond, [with measures] such as solar-paneled roofs, an on-site compost station, and even conservation programs/integrated environmental education programming.” Flota also recommends visiting places with a UNESCO world heritage site, scouting for for bike programs and paths, and seeing if there are any voluntourism programs.

Snack mindfully

Another way to show the planet is to select snacks and foods that are sustainably grown. “Duchy was founded by Prince Charles [of Wales,] and with the brand, he set out to produce high-quality food in harmony with the environment,” says Steve Dawson, president of Walkers Shortbread, Inc. “All ingredients in Duchy products are sustainably grown using traditional farming practices, and we strive to minimize our environmental footprint through local sourcing and less packaging.”

Summer Essential: Rose Gold

Rose gold rules in summer accessories. by Karina Timmel

Summer essentials, rose gold, Gucci

Gucci horsebit bracelet in pink gold, black synthetic corundum, and black diamonds.

 

 

Audemars Piguet “Royal Oak” watch in rose gold, $50,400

Kwiat “Lynx” necklace, $7,500

Tiffany “1837” wide ring in Rubedo metal, $650

Zales Oval Morganite-and-diamond earrings, $789

Gucci horsebit bracelet in pink gold, black synthetic corundum, and black diamonds, $5,000

Summer Essentials: Neons

Add punch to your summer style with neons. by Karina Timmel

Spartina, beach towel, neon, summer accessories

Spartina “Harbor Light” beach towel, $37

 

 

L.A.M.B. “Chase” sandals, $325  

Clare Vivier monogrammed iPad case, $104 

Nicole by OPI nail lacquer in “Hit the Lights,” $7.99

Dannijo “Hixon” necklace, $745 

Spartina 449 “Harbor Light” beach towel, $37

 

Color Of The Year – Emerald

Emerald – Pantone’s Color of the Year looks stunning poolside. by Karina Timmel

Calypso St. Barth "Nettie" silk lace-up dress

Calypso St. Barth “Nettie” silk lace-up dress

 

 

 

Roberto Coin 18-karat yellow gold “Confetti” drop earrings with diamonds and green enamel, $840, blooming-dales.com

Gucci, $395, gucci.com

Vania and David, $399, vaniaanddavid.com

Mystique, $180, vivigshoes.com 

Calypso St. Barth, $275, calypsostbarth.com

Milly, top, $100, bottom, $95, bloomingdales.com

Haus of Topper, $45, shoptopper.com


Entertaining With Lawn Games

Classic beach and lawn games to keep your guests entertained until the sun sets

Jaques London "Balmoral" croquet set

Jaques London “Balmoral” croquet set

 

 

 

Jaques London $4,999.99, jaquesamerica.com

Teak Petanque Set, $310, dwr.com

Wilde Games, $99, playvking.com

AJJ Cornhole, $179.99, hayneedle.com

 

Traveling In Style

Make a style statement when traveling with everything from earbuds to sleep masks.

Frends women's "Taylor" headphones, $199, wearefrends.com

Frends women’s “Taylor” headphones, $199, wearefrends.com

To visit the stores: Jamah – Clive Christian – Frends – Dea Rosa

One-of-a-kind: McPherson Guitars

“The Picasso”

McPherson Guitars started in 1979 as a quest to achieve a better sounding acoustic guitar. Matt McPherson and his father, Mander, felt that acoustics were lacking in tone, projection, and resonance, so they looked into building an altogether new guitar.

Rather than follow past designs, Matt and Mander re-examined every aspect of the guitar. They found that placing the instrument’s sound hole in the center of the soundboard eliminated a prime area for vibration and resonance. They proceeded to make a guitar with three sound holes; two were placed at the edges of the waist and one near the tail block. Moving them to the top edge allowed a larger central portion of the soundboard to vibrate, thereby producing better resonance and sustain.

In 1995 Matt felt that there was still more to be pulled from the instrument, and he completely redesigned the McPherson guitar from the ground up. He experimented with different sound hole locations and bracing patterns, which led to several technological breakthroughs. His innovations included a unidirectional carbon fiber truss rod and triangulated heel design, which stabilizes the neck and eliminates the need for adjustment. His guitar’s unique cantilevered neck design elevates the fret board above the top, allowing the soundboard to resonate fully.

McPherson guitars are now well known as one of the most innovative and best sounding guitars in the industry. They are frequently used in both Country and Christian music circles by artists like Vince Gill, Amy Grant, Paul Baloche, and Jeremy Camp, and a host of others.

The company has expanded to include a custom-build shop, which has quickly become a third of its business. McPherson works with customers to create a highly personalized instrument. Though the main components of the guitar cannot be changed, McPherson offers clients distinct designs and artwork. Mother of Pearl, select woods, and refurbished stone are all options for inlay materials. In addition, the neck can be shaped wider or more narrowly upon request.

McPherson Custom Shop has created some of the most beautiful, one-of-a kind guitars. “The Four Seasons,” for example, is a set of four guitars built with exotic woods from around the world, and depicting a tree changing with the seasons. The one-time only set sold to a collector for $100,000. “The Picasso” followed with a smaller body style and over 425 pieces of hand cut and placed woods, referencing a 1912 Picasso painting called “Guitar;” it is priced at $35,000. “The 1776,” priced at $100,000, is made from American woods and features fossilized woolly mammoth tusk overlaying the headcap and bridge. The neck was sent to a Scrimshaw artist who added an incredible representation of the Declaration of Independence signing.

The McPherson team’s latest work, “The Nautical,” depicts a ship design theme with inlay on the back and neck; it promises to be a great addition to any collection.

Though they now design and build artful guitars, they have not lost sight of Matt McPherson’s original mission, which emphasized, first and foremost, the playability and sound of guitars.

McPherson guitars range from $5,800 to $15,500 for standard builds; custom designs are priced individually.

 

Experience Wooden Textiles Like Never Before

 

We all have a daily routine we don’t think about. A routine that is so natural we have shoved it deep into the mechanical part of our brain. We stick to these habits to feel comfortable in our surroundings and to make sure we’re always on point in our daily lives. However, there are other ways we achieve comfort, whether habitual or not. Regardless if you are enjoying a cup of tea and a good book, creating a bubble of warmth as you lounge in the dead of winter, or simply wrapping into a cocoon just because, covering ourselves with blankets can recuperate our souls after a challenging day. But, what if your covers were made out of wood?

 

 

Forcing people to look beyond the already known ideas, concepts and techniques, designer Elisa Strozyk works with a versatile concept that merges the hard nature of wood with the softness of textile cloth into a unique experience simply named Wooden Textiles.

Introducing us to this new experience, the young German designer is able to manipulate small wooden blocks into a delicate textile material while keeping some of the wood’s features intact. The Wooden Textiles by Elisa Strozyk ruffle to create a new world of versatility. Inspired by the barrier between hard and soft materials, the talented designer wanted to affect the senses in other ways than the usual ones – “we know the feeling of walking across wooden floors, to touch a wooden tabletop or to feel the bark of a tree. But we usually don’t experience a wooden surface which can be manipulated by touch.”

Moving in unexpected ways, the textiles shape blankets, covers or rugs bending to reveal their true nature. Half wood-half textile, each piece springs from one single moment in the designer’s life.

 

 

The idea blossomed in Elisa’s mind when she came across a photo of a water-warped parquet floor back in her graduate school years. This served her as inspiration and, thinking that “the wood came back to life and is frozen in motion“, she experienced with veneer wood strips on fabric. Her collection of wooden textiles was born one year later and immediately attracted applause, winning her the 2010 German Design Award for Newcomers. After that, her wooden carpets were on the lips of every design lover, creating a challenge for further experimentation.

 

 

The wooden carpet was born in 2010 and since then, it has become the inspiration needed to create more elaborate designs like blankets or even a daybed. Each rug displays a body made of linen lined with oak, maple and beech (Ashdown) or with teak (Mortimer), even a combination of  mahogany, walnut and moor oak (Sherwood) and finally cherry, pear, mahogany and bubinga in the Wentwood version. Triangles and rectangles, squares or diamonds were carefully attached to textile, shaping the concept for a brand new tactile experience. With familiar looks and smell, the wooden textile warp your perception on the use of wood as a textile.

 

 

Reminiscent of delicate origami objects, the artist’s inspirational works showcase repetitive geometry shaping long and sinuous wooden textiles. Her latest work, the quilted wood daybed, was designed for “The Thread That Binds Us” exhibition at Plusdesign Gallery during Milan Design Week 2012.

 

 

Constructing different patterns, the simple geometric blocks of wood shape an elegant faceted geometry. The size of the tiles, as well as the geometric representation shapes the final result in terms of mobility and flexibility. With a wide range of possible applications – flooring, curtains, drapes, plaids, upholstery or furniture parts – this technique is bound to see even more glory days.

About Ada Teicu: An architecture enthusiast, Ada shares finds from all over the world, constructing a spotlight on modern design. Expressing personal preferences on her blog – she loves uncovering new designers and find what makes acknowledged architects so unique. Follow her on Twitter or Pinterest inspiring surrounding design.

Appy Trails

Traveling Apps

App-y Traveling

Quality phone applications are key to surviving today’s travel world. By Paul Rubio 

As our phones get smarter and we grow even more dependent on hand-held technology, new phone applications are emerging constantly. For modern jetsetters, the information spewed from our iPhones, Androids, and iPads has become the primary means for surviving the expected and unexpected elements of travel. Below are six of our favorite free travel apps to help navigate everything from flight delays to last-minute hotel choices to new experiences in foreign cities.

FlightAware This app is about as close to air traffic control as most of us will ever get. It tracks all commercial and private flights in real time on full-screen maps. Neophytes employ FlightAware to track departure information, status of incoming aircraft, delays, cancellations, flight connections, and gate assignments; aviation enthusiasts like it for its more advanced GPS tracking and weather features. flightaware.com/mobile.

Hotel Tonight Ideal for very last-minute planners and those stranded due to transportation delays, the Hotel Tonight travel app offers same-day hotel bookings at discounts up to 70 percent. Their portfolio currently includes around 50 U.S. cities and a few in the UK and Canada. hoteltonight.com.

OpenTable Make (or break) dinner reservations instantly at over 25,000 restaurants in North America and Europe with this easy-to-use app. Search for restaurants by name, find ones closest to your current location, read reviews, view menus, and compare eateries by cuisine, neighborhood, or price point. opentable.com/mobile.

TripAdvisor Love it or hate it, TripAdvisor reviews are gospel when it comes to choosing a hotel. The popular website’s mobile app allows you to access over 75 million reviews and candid photos. Whether glowing, banal, or downright outlandish, these diatribes are quickly accessed at the touch of a button. In addition, Trip Advisor offers free Offline City Guides from your phone, featuring all of the app’s restaurant, hotel, and review content, as well as self-guided tours. tripadvisor.com/apps-itamobile.

TripIt The superlative travel organizing app, TripIt creates bespoke travel itineraries. Linked to your email account and synched with your calendar, it takes your incoming reservation emails with confirmation numbers— from flights to dinner reservations— and creates daily agendas. tripit.com.

XE Currency This app is key for trips abroad. You can convert between 190 currencies with up-to-the-minute rates, as well as quickly gauge if that airport exchange counter is ripping you off. More importantly, you can store exchange rates and later convert prices offline when shopping abroad. xe.com/apps.

Gift Guide

Marie Antoinette Ring

Marie Antoinette Ring, $20,000, wendybrandes.com

It’s not easy coming up with new ideas for the man whose tastes and interests run the gamut, or the woman who deserves something uniquely memorable, or th friend whom no gift ever seems quite right. Here are a few thoughtful options for your holiday shopping list, be it for the fashion-forward toddler in your life or the music star at heart. - Kiley Jacques

 

The Seat Guru: Airline Seating

Not all airline seats are created equal. By Paul Rubio

Airline ads can be so seductive. They feed off nostalgia for aviation’s glamour years and somehow convince us that fun and fancy in the air have returned. However, that golden image of a comfy flatbed, a private suite, a lively bar, beautiful passengers, and pampering from smiling flight attendants hardly matches reality, even when booking a first class seat. Thankfully, a bit of homework and an excellent online resource, Seat Guru (seatguru.com), can help predict your next in-flight experience and temper—or raise—your expectations.

Economy’s Multi-Class Act Consumers beware! Airlines are adding more classes, such as “economy comfort,” “economy plus,” and “premium economy.” These are often basic economy seats with a few extra inches of width (distance between arm rests) or pitch (distance indicating legroom). Do not confuse them with business class seats. Seat Guru’s Economy Comparison Charts highlight the minor differences between the new and old incarnations of cattle class, and indicate amenities such as a laptop power plug or a personal TV on some flights.

Down to Business In general, there are four types of business or first class seats: suites (private enclaves with flatbed seats), flatbed seats (completely horizontal), lie-flat seats (positioned with 180 degrees of incline), and recliner seats. Seat Guru’s Business and First Class Comparison Charts offer vast comparisons between airlines and aircrafts in terms of seat type, pitch, width, and accompanying amenities. Consider, at the very least, a lie-flat seat for long-haul flights.

Airlines and Aircraft Seat Guru maintains a full catalogue of airline seating charts for various aircrafts, with detailed plane layouts. It’s possible to search by airline, aircraft, or flight number to get full details of a plane for specific travelling dates. Seat Guru also highlights which seats to avoid due to minimal overhead space or proximity to the galley. Don’t assume because an airline has upgraded some of their business class seats that it holds true for all their planes.

Land of Confusion There’s plenty of confusion when it comes to terminology in the front cabins. Most airlines offer a business class separate from first class, while some combine them. To make things more complicated, post-merger United Airlines offers “Business First,” “First,” and “Business”—all of which are completely different seats, ranging from 38” to 78” in pitch. By offering detailed seat information, Seat Guru helps flag these differences, so six-foot-tall (and taller) travelers get comfortable seats.

e-Reader Ensembles

Show off your style and personality with a perfect, classy case.

The Solowheel

First there was the Segway, the two-wheeled, self-balancing, battery-powered electric vehicle. A remarkable invention, yes, but over time, it became a mode of transportation more utilitarian than hip. The Solowheel is hoping to pick up where the Segway left off—and it’s as cool as it is convenient. That’s because the Solowheel is just that: an electric unicycle with gyro-sensors that help the rider maintain balance. The experience is hands-free; users steer with their feet, and speed is controlled simply by leaning forward to speed up and backward to slow down. At 26 pounds, the Solowheel, which has a top speed of around 10 mph, is light and compact enough to bring to the office, to a restaurant, or anywhere else one might go. The built-in carrying handle makes it easy to pick up, and stowing it is simple, thanks to its folding foot pedals. It’s also a green mode of transportation; it comes with a high-quality lithium-ion battery (a full-time charge lasts about two hours). The Solowheel is $1,795 and can be purchased at inventist.com; solowheel.com. —David Eisen


Undercover; Look Glamorous on the Beach

Add a light, pretty layer to your swim ensemble in late-summer months.

 You’ve spent a long, sultry summer lazing on the sand, lapping up sun, and perfecting your tan. Now, the sun is about to set on this most glamorous of seasons—but you don’t have to retire your swimsuit just yet. As late summer sets in, adding a crisp note to those beloved ocean breezes, don a frothy layer of tropical-hued chiffon to ward off the chill while still looking every part the bathing beauty. This is one cover-up you won’t mind making. —L.L. 

Brazil’s Saccaro Makes Debut in U.S.

Brazilian furniture company Saccaro, widely recognized for its use of environmentally responsible practices during its production process, has opened its first brick-and-mortar store in the U.S. in Miami’s Midtown Design District, making it all that much easier for design-savvy homeowners to score pieces from its stylish, sustainable collections. Saccaro’s newest collection, Canavial, includes a conversation-starting, limited-edition dining room table (pictured above) with a marquetry top and 64 legs resembling chopped stalks of sugar cane. It’ll set you back $11,980, but consider it a functional piece of fine art. The table is available in two sizes, seating up to 10 guests. When dinner is done, take the conversation outside, guiding your guests to colorful seating from Saccaro’s Noronha outdoor collection (below). It’s a slice of Brazilian paradise in your own backyard. Prices in the Noronha collection range from $3,208-$5,899. saccaro-usa.com —L.L.


FlyNano Developed by Finnish Company

 Flynano 

Man may not have been born to fly, but a Finnish company is developing radical technology that will allow man—and woman—the chance to fly like a bird. FlyNano is a single-passenger glider that, when launched, allows the pilot to skim the surface of the water at speeds of around 87 mph. Unveiled at the Aero 2011 show in Friedrichshafen, Germany, it is made entirely of carbon fiber and weighs a mere 155 pounds, which meets the FAA definition for an ultralight vehicle, thus forgoing the need for a pilot’s license. FlyNano, designed by Finnish flight designer and pilot Aki Suokas, takes off and lands on water. It can be purchased with an all-electric or combustion engine, though the former design is being heralded more intensely because of its green design. FlyNano’s goal is to start production this year and begin delivering planes by 2013. Best of all, you won’t need to deal with TSA security checks. Pricing for FlyNano is between $36,380 and $39,290. For more information email info@flynano.com or visit flynano.com. —David Eisen

the envy  Runco’s D-113d Projector

Oregon-based Runco has released its 3Dimension D-113d projection system, which displays video in 2D and 3D form. The D-113d pairs Runco’s Constant Stereoscopic Video approach with the optical filters and glasses of the Panavision 3D System, which has been developed for top commercial cinemas. Because the Runco 3Dimension D-113d doesn’t require polarization, images can be shown on a white screen, providing more flexibility, illumination, and color image quality. The same white screen can be used for 2D and 3D. Check out Runco’s FinishPalette for customization options. runco.com, $199,995. —D.E.


Cayago’s Seabob & Kef Blade Loudspeaker

Cayago's Seabob

In terms of the superpowers we’d choose if given the chance, for many of us, flying like a bird is at the top of the list. And although many attempts have been made to realize that dream—think wearable wings and winged bicycles—for now, we’ll have to make do with airplanes, balloons, parachutes, and the myriad other inventions that somewhat simulate the act. If you prefer water rather than air, however, German company Cayago is realizing a dream for those of us who’d rather swim like a fish with the launch of its ocean-skimming personal water sports vehicle SEABOB. The chargeable, motorized SEABOB, which resembles a bobsled, allows users to cruise along and beneath the water’s surface at exciting speeds—up to 12.43 m.p.h. atop the water and up to 8.7 m.p.h. under it—without the interference of an intertube, raft, or other flotation device between themselves and the cool, clear sea. Hooked yet? Contact Fort Lauderdale’s National Marine Suppliers, the sole authorized dealer/service provider of SEABOB vehicles and accessories in North America. MSRP for Cayago’s SEABOB F7 starts at approximately $16,629. Visit seabobamerica.com for additional models and information.

The Envy: Kef Blade Loudspeaker

KEF’s newest speaker, the KEF Blade, combines precise sound imaging with elegant design. It offers the highest quality sound reproduction available through KEF’s Single Apparent Source technology, which ensures that the entire frequency range radiates from one point in space. The result? Sound that is virtually indistinguishable from a live performance. It looks great, too. The cabinet’s graceful curves are enclosed in an exceptionally rigid and heavy cabinet made from polished glass reinforced composite. the details: Available in Gloss White and Gloss Black, but will be available in custom colors ranging from Garnet to Pale Gold. $29,999. —S.O.

Get Beach Ready with Coastal Towels

Lounge seaside on the most luxurious beach towels under the sun. By, Kara Renee Hagerman

Your sun-swept getaway should be all about indulgence. So along with the chic swimwear and cover-up, designer shades, and great beach read, add a luxurious towel to your list of must-have trip essentials. When you’re relaxing by the water’s side, cocktail in hand, not just any terrycloth towel will do. These stylish options are plush enough—some in 100-percent Egyptian or Turkish cotton—to keep you oh-so-comfortable, and yet they make a bold statement with geometric prints and vibrant, captivating colors. Your day in the sun just got brighter. Lulu DK Matouk beach towels, $95 each, Pioneer Linens, West Palm Beach, 800-207-5463, pioneerlinens.com.

Editor’s PicksTwo more perfect beach accessories.

1Paul Smith stripe-trim beach towel, $145, Saks Fifth Avenue. 2Paul Smith multi-stripe beach towel, $145, Saks Fifth Avenue.

Backyard Putting Green

An outdoor putting green makes honing your game as easy as walking out your back door. By F.E. Exley

Swing Time: A green by Southwest Greens of Boston

Golf is a game that takes practice—and time. But what if there were a way to lower your score while spending more time with the family and increasing the value of your home?

There is: Install a backyard putting green. Most greens today are made from nylon and polyethylene fibers, which produce a near facsimile to real grass. Many also eliminate the need for sand fill, which allows the putting greens to maintain longevity and consistent performance with little upkeep.

In fact, a leaf blower is about all you’ll need, says Doug Preston, owner of Southwest Greens of Boston. Though most of today’s putting greens are fashioned out of synthetic turf, there still is a real grass feel. “You can actually hit shots into it, and the ball checks up just like a real putting surface,” Preston says.

Preston’s company, which charges around $17 per square foot laid down (backyard putting greens can range from 500 to 3,000 square feet, the latter about the size of a typical golf course green), also landscapes the periphery of the putting green with fringe, chipping areas, and even sand traps. Actual undulation is also incorporated into the green, making it a true putting experience. “A backyard green can turn a double-digit handicapper into a single-digit player; no problem,” Preston says.

Josh Powers owns Advanced Syntec in Santa Paula, California. Before digging out his clients’ yards, Powers brandishes a can of spray paint and, with the client, outlines the green—even X-ing out where the holes will go. “I actually have my clients putt on the dirt to help visualize it,” he says.

Invariably, most designers say that the best trait of an outdoor putting green is the maintenance—or lack thereof. Once the green is finished (most can be installed within a week), the only real landscaping tools needed are a leaf blower and a broom.

Drainage is also a snap; most putting greens are built on porous bases, so water runs right through. “These greens are built to be used all year long, in any weather condition,” Preston says.

When working with a putting green designer, collaboration is important to ensure results. That means staking out the area and measuring distances to make sure there’s enough room for chips and pitches, says Robert Pressman, a principal with TGP Inc. Landscape Architecture (tgpinc.net) in Encino, California. Pressman recently added a backyard putting green to his own home and recommends that greens be constructed in irregular shapes with elevations. “It allows for long and short putts and more difficult ones, too,” he says.

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