Water wise landscaping is more than just conservation. On Sept. 18, Landscape Architect with Landoos, Ash Nochian, Ph.D. hosted a LandscapeWebinars.org session titled "Water Wise Landscaping" that explored design tips to create beautiful, diverse, and low-water landscapes that take landscape elements like soil, plant selection, slope, and more into consideration to be water conscious.

Dr. Nochian explained how to achieve healthy, beautiful designs that are water wise through his own experience and examples. He also utilized videos to depict conversions that depict the complete process.

The course went through every element of the landscape to best adapt this important style of design. For example, he talked about the use of drip irrigation and its role in developing a responsible design.

This session is available OnDemand and can be viewed anytime, anywhere. Click here for more information: https://landscapewebinars.org/landscape-webinars/webinar/water-wise-design

 
Webinar Description:
As freshwater scarcity becomes an increasingly critical issue both locally and globally, designing landscapes that prioritize water efficiency is more essential than ever. Yet, many professionals still associate low-water landscapes with barren, desert-like aesthetics or limited plant choices such as succulents. This webinar challenges that misconception.



Participants will gain a clear, simplified understanding of the core principles behind water-wise residential landscape design. Through real-world examples and visuals, we'll explore-and take a deep dive into-how to create beautiful, diverse, and low-water landscapes that are both functional and inspiring. The session will also highlight common design and implementation pitfalls, offering practical strategies to avoid them.

By the end of this course, attendees will walk away with a streamlined, actionable approach to designing sustainable landscapes-grounded in proven techniques, supported by step-by-step guidance, and tailored to the realities of professional practice.

Learning Objectives:
1. Gain a foundational understanding of how to preserve freshwater through thoughtful residential landscape design.
2. Discover practical, real-world solutions to maximize water efficiency in landscape development while avoiding common pitfalls.
3. Learn how basic horticultural techniques can support water conservation while promoting healthier plant growth.

Ashkan Nochian brings over 25 years of expertise in Landscape Architecture, with a background spanning design, implementation, maintenance, and education. He holds a Ph.D. in Landscape Architecture and has worked across a wide range of climates and regions-including California and Idaho in the United States, as well as Malaysia and Iran-gaining firsthand experience with arid, semi-arid, tropical, cold, and Mediterranean environments. These diverse settings have given him a deep understanding of both cultural and ecological systems.



Currently, Dr. Nochian leads Landoos LLC, a landscape design-build firm based in Los Angeles, where he has designed and implemented numerous residential projects. In addition to his professional practice, he is a dedicated educator who has taught a wide range of students-from beginners to professionals and graduate-level learners-through university courses and online platforms. He has also published multiple articles in respected peer-reviewed journals. Known for his clear, step-by-step teaching style and strong use of visuals, Dr. Nochian consistently receives outstanding feedback for making complex topics accessible and engaging.