Connecting People to Nature Around the Built Environment

I have always been interested in how our connection to nature enhances our well-being. Growing up in New York City, surrounded by millions of people racing to their destinations in a crowded urban environment, I always found it interesting that everybody tends to slow down in the city's green spaces. We tend to be mindful within a natural environment; they help us relax from the rapid pace of everyday life. These green landscapes are a sanctuary not only for people but also serve as a food source, shelter and protection for many insect and animal species. These observations were the catalyst for starting my career path toward connecting people to nature around the built environment. 

My unique journey in understanding commercial landscapes and their impact on people's well-being and ecological connections was enriched during my tenure at Amazon. As a horticulturist on the Amazon GREF team, I was privileged to contribute and collaborate on significant global design/build projects. This invaluable experience heightened my awareness of the importance of creating lush and sustainable landscapes and solidified my unwavering commitment to sustainable horticulture. 

Expedia Natural Area

Having dedicated three decades to the landscape industry, I am now proud to be a part of the Monarch Landscape Company family, serving as the regional project manager for Sustainability & Nature Experiences. This role is not just a job for me but a platform to continue shaping the ecological future of commercial landscapes—a journey I am deeply passionate about. My focus is to explore creative and innovative ways to enhance people’s encounters within our natural, built environment, utilizing strategies of biophilia, sustainability, biophilic design and biodiversity to elevate the overall landscape experience.

Expedia Pathway

My approach to creating customized tactics and initiatives for our key partners, who have clients with climate-friendly goals, is rooted in a thorough sustainable landscape evaluation. This evaluation allows me to create a specific document highlighting the opportunities and values of the assessment. By effectively understanding the client's needs and goals, I can create a vision for a high-performing, self-sustaining landscape that delivers greater value to the end user. 

I strongly believe that thoughtful landscape placemaking and sustainability can create beautiful, functional, environmentally friendly landscape spaces for everyone to enjoy.

CONTACT

Fabián Sanin, Regional Project Manager for Sustainability & Nature Experience Monarch Landscape Companies

Phone: (425) 873-4856

www.monarchlandscape.com