ABOUT WD
OUR MISSION and responsibility is to gather your ideas and wants and mold them into a place that you can be proud of and feel totally comfortable in
OUR PERSPECTIVE is that every property is unique just as every person is an individual…no two are alike
OUR EXPERIENCE AND EXPERTISE applies to a large scope: residential, commercial, public, & government
With over 40 years in the field we has witnessed many successful ventures yet have found time and time again that there is a need for a ‘Site Nanny’. Site analysis and navigating tradesmen and specialized contractors from the beginning, and throughout the construction phase, is what is missing on most projects. This critical management is what helps keeps the timeline and budget inline with what is expected. The combination of irrigation specialist, plant expert, robust designer, and ‘Site Nanny’ services can’t be found anywhere else.
OUR APPROACH is that this is your yard, your property, your domain - it needs to fit your personality and desires
There are many styles and features possible for your project. How do we select from all the multitude of ideas?
By listening to you and blending in our years of experience, the office will explore numerous options and present alternatives for your review
Together, we will select the most appropriate parts of the alternatives and create a master plan
Based on the master plan, the office will prepare bidding documents for potential contractors
When the contractor has been selected, the office will visit the site at appropriate intervals to determine if the construction is following the plans
We have many governmental rules and regulations that need to be followed and are constantly changing depending on your location. This is one area that we try to keep to keep to a minimum as best as possible but will be billed hourly due to uncertainty
All parts of the team including you, this office, the contractor and his subcontractors may have additional ideas during the construction process. We will work with you to evaluate and implement extra appropriate improvements to the project
WE ARE BASED IN MARIN COUNTY, CALIFORNIA and have done national and international projects
DON WIHLBORG
DON WIHLBORG has been a licensed landscape architect for over 40 years with an extensive background in landscape architecture and a side specialization in irrigation design and site analysis management. He has designed hundreds of projects in the arenas of single family residences, multifamily housing, shopping centers, schools, play-fields, parks, golf courses, bocce ball courts, office complexes, hotels, government & VA projects, all for private and public groups. He has been designing irrigation systems since 1968 and has designed numerous systems in the Middle East as well as thousands in the United States.
His ability to communicate well in working with home owners, developers, contractors, schools, neighborhood communities and government agencies has facilitated successful completion of his projects. Don’s expertise as a landscape architect and irrigation designer and site handler is a rare combination professionally.
EDUCATION
B.L.A. University of Oregon – Bachelor of Landscape Architecture -1974
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Wihlborg Design, Principal, 1989 – Present
Irrigation Designs, Principal, 1982 – Present
Thompson Wihlborg, Ltd., Principal, 1982 – 1989
EckboKay Associates, Project Manager, 1980-1982
John Hollenbeck Associates, Office Manager, 1979-1980
EDAW, INC., Associate, 1978-1979
Royston, Hanamoto, Beck and Abey, 1975-1978
Ruff, Cameron, Lacoss and Associates, 1974
United Pipe and Supply, Irrigation Designer, 1970-1973
Robert L. Woerner, A.S.L.A., 1968-1969
REGISTRATION
Landscape Architect, State of California #1639