Lift Environmental Design is a North Carolina based landscape architecture and planning firm built upon a foundation of design excellence, client service, and practical approaches. We bring energy and passion to creating landscapes that function for people and the environment.

Our approach

Our approach to design is team driven. We are landscape architects and planners whose specialties are working with teams, inclusive of clients, to bring the best problem solving minds together in a spirit of collaboration and imagination.

What we're good at

  • Landscape Architecture
  • Public & Community Engagement
  • Inter-generational Design for Families
  • Site Planning
  • Site Analysis and Feasibility Studies
  • Low Impact Development
  • Sustainable SITES Certification
  • Conservation/Restoration Planting

What We've Achieved

  • Grading and Storm Water Design
  • Rooftop Gardens
  • Trail and Greenway Design
  • Parks and Recreation Planning
  • Consultant Coordination
  • Construction Administration
  • Grant Writing & Research
  • 3-D Visualization
  • Best of Durham 2012 & 2014
  • City of Raleigh Environmental Award for Natural Resource Conservation 2013
  • City of Raleigh Environmental Award for Institutional Innovation 2011
  • Sustainable Sites Initiative (SITES) Certified Project (the 1st in NC!)
  • Sir Walter Raleigh Award for Community Appearance 2011 & 2014