The Firm
Loftgardens Landscape Architecture is based in Sacramento, California. We provide landscape architectural design services for commercial and residential projects throughout the greater Sacramento region, the Tahoe Basin and the San Francisco Bay Area. The firm is currently licensed to practice in California.
Loftgardens is a small design firm, preferring to remain nimble and cost-effective in a competitive marketplace. Our studio is based in a Coworking community commercial space called Capsity, which is a collective of businesses with a shared focus on business entrepreneurship and social good.
Our business address at Capsity’s Oak Park location is 3810 Broadway, Sacramento, CA 95817. *Please note: As we may be out on project sites or working remotely, visits to the studio are by appointment only.
**Please direct all correspondence, payments, and packages to our mailing address:
Loftgardens
5325 Elkhorn Blvd. #334
Sacramento, CA 95842.
Philosophy of the Practice
At Loftgardens we strive to advance the practice of landscape architecture through applied research. We believe the landscape in which we live must provide value beyond simply being visually attractive. Our research includes topics as diverse as:
- Building-integrated features such as green roofs and living walls,
- Soft infrastructure solutions such as stormwater management and rainwater harvesting,
- Habitat integration using native plants and integrated pest management (IPM), and
- Building strong communities through the creation of great civic and privately-owned public spaces.
Our Team
Edmonds H. Chandler III – Managing Partner
CRLA 5397
Ed Chandler is Managing Partner and Principal Landscape Architect of Loftgardens Landscape Architecture. His duties include research and development, business development and day-to-day administration of the firm. He holds a landscape architect’s license in California.
Mr. Chandler is a graduate of California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly), San Luis Obispo with a Bachelor’s of Landscape Architecture (5-year degree) and minors in both City & Regional Planning and Music (vocal performance). He began working in Sacramento in 2004 at an established regional landscape architecture & planning firm, and remained with that firm through spring of 2011 before leaving to devote his full attention to building Loftgardens Landscape Architecture.
Mr. Chandler is a strong advocate of community service. He recently completed his term on the City of Sacramento Planning & Design Commission, and previously served as Chair of the City of Sacramento Design Commission. Mr. Chandler is proud to be an Eagle Scout.
ed@loftgardens.com | 916.505.1442
Sara Lee Chandler – Partner
Sara Lee Chandler is Partner and Principal Biologist of Loftgardens Landscape Architecture. Her duties include research and development, business administration and HR.
Mrs. Chandler holds a bachelors degree in Ecology from the University of California at Davis. She is currently a Masters candidate at San Jose State University in the Environmental Studies program. As a consulting wildlife biologist Mrs. Chandler specializes in the study of raptors and is particularly focused on the Western Burrowing Owl (Athene cunicularia hypugaea) a species of special concern in California.
Mrs. Chandler has worked at both the Federal and State level, and has over 10 years experience in environmental consulting. She is a member of the The Wildlife Society.
sara@loftgardens.com | 530.382.1082