ABOUT US

Human Nature is more than just a name—it's the core of our identity and the way we connect with the world. At our studio, we design with purpose, celebrating the intrinsic relationship between people and the places they inhabit. We believe that landscape architecture can do more than shape spaces; it can transform communities. Environmental planning, to us, is an act of stewardship, and nature is the ultimate catalyst for change.

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Founded in 1995, Human Nature, Inc. is a landscape architecture and environmental planning studio dedicated to crafting bold, sustainable public spaces that honor cultural heritage, foster social connections, and respect the environment. Our approach is rooted in a simple yet profound belief: every client, site, and community deserves a design uniquely tailored to its spirit—a concept we call "place-specific design."

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This philosophy guides us in how we perceive, understand, and shape public spaces. We seek opportunities that allow us to:

• Partner deeply with communities

• Welcome diverse voices into the design process

• Create outcomes that resonate with the people they serve​

 

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Our independent studio is led by a team of curious, savvy, and good-natured professionals. With expertise spanning public open spaces, parks, nature preserves, plazas, campuses, streetscapes, and urban design, we are not just landscape architects—we are visionaries, problem-solvers, and advocates for spaces that let communities express themselves through the celebration of cultural and natural resources.

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From our base in Cincinnati, Ohio, we serve the region and beyond, leaving our mark on projects around the world. At Human Nature, we design the human place in nature, where big thinking meets local design, and every project is an opportunity to enrich lives, respect nature, and leave a lasting impact.