Press

DateTitlePublication
2022The Man Behind the PlanWestmont Magazine
2022An Elegant Entrance Welcomes You to WestmontThe Montecito Journal
2019Green Design Using Advanced SoftwareBuilding Enclosure
2018Local Architect Radtkey Receives AIA Fellow TitleNoozhawk
2018Green on TopSanta Barbara Magazine
2017AIA 2030 Commitment to carbon neutralityArchitect Magazine
2017Mountain Drive Residence by Blackbird ArchitectsHome Adore
2016Bright Ideas/RemodelsSanta Barbara Seasons Magazine
2016Profiles in Design: Blackbird ArchitectsSanta Barbara Independent
2016In Perfect HarmonySanta Barbara Newspress
2016Contemporary hilltop home in California gets brilliant overhaulOne Kindesign
2013Harvesting the SunOrganic Gardening Magazine
2013Coyote HouseSanta Barbara Seasons Magazine
2012Perfect BlendHome and Gardens UK
2012Going Native : ASLA 2011 Award WinnerGreen Building & Design Magazine
2012As in NatureLandscape Architecture Magazine
2012At Coyote House, every day is an Earth DayLos Angeles Times
2011Finding Tranquility Amid the Oaks805 Living
20082008 ASLA AwardsLandscape Architecture
2008Lagoon Park, Santa Barbara, CaliforniaYapi Magazine
2008Harvesting RainCentral Coast Magazine
2008Interview with Susan Van Atta: 2008 ASLA Awards Winning Landscape ArchitectLandscape Architecture China
2006Beach Gardens: Seaside landscapes designed to thriveSunset Magazine
2000On Higher Ground: Two flat rooftops are transformed into serene garden spacesThis Old House
1999Louise Lowry Davis Friendship GardenMontecito Magazine
1995 Glimpses of a Younger Planet: A walk in UC Santa Barbara's Carpinteria Salt Marsh ReserveSanta Barbara Magazine
1990Mediterranean Magic: The Subtle Beauty & Sensibility of Drought-Tolerant Gardens Santa Barbara Magazine

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