VERT: vertical green
VertNY,
inc. is a landscape design firm specializing in the integration of innovative,
sustainable techniques with attractive, inviting designs for urban landscapes
in New York City. We recognize that the urban landscape provides many
opportunities to create ecologically sound environments for the city and its
residents. The principals of the
firm, Kristi Stromberg Wright and Martha Desbiens, have collaborated on
numerous residential, corporate and public landscape projects, from roof
gardens to public plazas. Our most recent projects include a high-end penthouse
terrace in SOHO, a green roof garden and living wall on 5th Avenue, and a
backyard Japanese garden in Brooklyn.
Our
knowledge of horticulture and sustainable design, and our experience working
with developers, architects, engineers, and contractors to meet the
specifications of our clients, have well prepared us to serve this emerging
market. We handle each
project carefully, emphasizing collaboration with the client to match their
individual situation and style.
Martha,
whose training includes landscape architecture and environmental design, worked
for a number of years with the innovative landscape and urban design firm
Balmori Associates. Prior to
teaming up with Martha, Kristi ran her own landscape design business for
several years and also worked as landscape designer and horticulturalist with
renowned designers Diana Balmori and Lynden B. Miller.