Monthly Archives: March 2016

Top landscape trends come to Kiawah’s eastern edge

Many elements on the 2016 ASLA list of top landscape trends are integrated in Marsh Walk’s design

As part of the 2016 Residential Landscape Architecture Trends Survey, last month the American Society of Landscape Architects asked landscape designers to rate the expected popularity of outdoor design elements for 2016.

Sustainable design was the winner, with low-maintenance plants and low water costs also in high demand.

The top landscape elements with the highest expected demand include:

  • Native plants (86%)
  • Low-maintenance landscapes (85%)
  • Food and/or vegetable gardens (75%)
  • Rain gardens (73%)
  • Landscaping/gardening that reduces the need for irrigation water (68%)
  • Organic gardens (64%)
  • Plant walls/vertical gardens (61%)
  • Rooftop gardens (55%)
  • Water elements such as fountains, waterfalls, grottos (46%)
  • Ponds and/or streams (29%)
Cassique Clubhouse Village is set to give homebuyers the royal treatment

A new “royal” home plan joins the highly livable options at Cassique Clubhouse Village

Cassique Clubhouse Village is already known for its prime location. Just down a lush walkway from the Cassique clubhouse with its world-class golf and Tom Colicchio-inspired cuisine, the neighborhood’s homes are elevated to take advantage of marsh and creek views.

A better-kept secret is the livability of the homes.

Every Cassique Clubhouse Village home was designed by renowned Kiawah architects to be highly usable and livable from the inside out, notes Amanda Mole, director of architecture for Kiawah Partners. “Just as an example, the Muirfield has a loggia on the ground floor rather than simple storage space,” she says. “Residents can wander the pathway to the clubhouse for an event or a shared meal.”

The neighborhood is also close to Freshfields Village, an appreciated convenience with its shops, eateries, medical offices, and services.

All Cassique Clubhouse Village homes will feature coastal architecture paired with an English Arts and Crafts sensibility, in keeping with the manor-inspired Cassique Clubhouse… as does a new home plan.

16.3 Score Submissions Closed

Score submissions have closed for Open Workout 16.3. The fourth workout will be released this Thursday, March 17 at 5 p.m. PT.

Tiebreak Fix for 16.2 and 16.3

CrossFit is correcting 16.2 and 16.3 scores whose tiebreak times were entered incorrectly.

Those who didn’t enter a tiebreak or entered 00:00 as a tiebreak will be given a tiebreak time equal to the duration of the workout (20:00 for 16.2 and 7:00 for 16.3).

Inappropriately entered tiebreak times will not affect rankings for those athletes who scored fewer than 75 reps for 16.2 or less than one round of 16.3.

Make sure to watch the standards video and read the guidelines before starting each Open Workout. There are also scorecards provided on the Open Workout Description page that will help you complete and record the workout as expected.

Open Workout 16.3 Announced

The third workout of the 2016 Reebok CrossFit Games Open has been announced. Open Workout 16.3 is a seven-minute AMRAP of 10 power snatches (75 lb. / 55 lb.) and 3 bar muscle-ups. Find the complete information, and scaling options on the Workout Description page. Scores are due by 5 p.m. PT Monday, March 14.

16.2 Scores Submissions Closed

Scores submissions for Open Workout 16.2 have closed. Late scores will not be accepted.

Affiliate Managers have until 5 p.m. on Wednesday, March 9, at 5 p.m. PT.

Dan Bailey’s 16.2 Score Withheld

Dan Bailey completed only 8 of the 9 required squat cleans at 275 lb. He and his appointed judge both miscounted the score in the fourth round before Dan went on to complete the remaining reps at 19:49. Because of the judging error, Dan’s score has been withheld from the Leaderboard at his request.