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Michael Bernier Design

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Transforming ordinary spaces into extraordinary outdoor sanctuaries is my specialty. I've…

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Licenses & Certifications

  • Sustainable Design and Development – UCLA and Columbia University Graphic

    Sustainable Design and Development – UCLA and Columbia University

    UCLA

Publications

  • Rewriting The Client's Checklist

    https://www.synkd.io/synkd-news/rewriting-the-clients-checklist

    Michael Bernier Describes the Rationale Behind This $100,000 California Zen Paradise
    If you attended SYNKD Live 2024, you might have heard Michael Bernier, founder of Michael Bernier Design and Think Outside Landscape Design Academy, speak about the significance of design in landscaping. An advocate for pushing the envelope,

    Michael views quality design as the pulley system raising the bar for the industry as a whole. A case study for his stance, this tranquil Los Angeles bungalow…

    Michael Bernier Describes the Rationale Behind This $100,000 California Zen Paradise
    If you attended SYNKD Live 2024, you might have heard Michael Bernier, founder of Michael Bernier Design and Think Outside Landscape Design Academy, speak about the significance of design in landscaping. An advocate for pushing the envelope,

    Michael views quality design as the pulley system raising the bar for the industry as a whole. A case study for his stance, this tranquil Los Angeles bungalow exemplifies the web of influences that make for outstanding results. Understanding the client’s personality, Michael explains, was a critical first step for this project.

    When the client initially reached out, he merely asked for a pathway leading from the patio to the pool and a solution for the grass that would lessen the burden of cleaning muddy dog paw prints off his floor. At this precursory visit, Michael learned about the client’s approach to creativity in his profession as a Hollywood film trailer editor. When asked about hobbies, the client revealed that his partner enjoyed cooking, a small detail that later blossomed into a full outdoor kitchen, complete with a barbecue and fridge.

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  • Landscapes for Learning

    Greening Our Schools with Natural Landscaping for a Healthier Educational Environment

  • Clearing the Air

    How Green Screens Can Protect Vulnerable Communities from the Harmful Effects of Air Pollution

    Other authors

Courses

  • Permaculture Design Certification

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  • Sustainability

    UCLA

  • Sustainable Development

    Columbia University

Projects

  • Adjunct Professor at Emory University Continuing Education for landscape design

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    https://ece.emory.edu/areas-of-study/landscape-design/certificate.php

  • Burbank Hills Tropical Paradise, Burbank, CA - Details can be found here: https://landscapearchitect.com/landscape-articles/burbank-hills-tropical-paradise-burbank-ca

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    The client requested a total overhaul of his backyard to create the feeling of being at a beach resort in Tulum, Mexico.
    We started with an organic-shaped pool with a large boulder waterfall, then included a meandering lazy river for floating around a sunken swim-up palapa bar.
    To really play up the beach vibes, we added a sand volleyball court, a cozy fire pit with bench seating for 10, and a playhouse cabana for the kids.
    For the adults, a bougainvillea-covered cabana provides ample…

    The client requested a total overhaul of his backyard to create the feeling of being at a beach resort in Tulum, Mexico.
    We started with an organic-shaped pool with a large boulder waterfall, then included a meandering lazy river for floating around a sunken swim-up palapa bar.
    To really play up the beach vibes, we added a sand volleyball court, a cozy fire pit with bench seating for 10, and a playhouse cabana for the kids.
    For the adults, a bougainvillea-covered cabana provides ample shade for a pair of swinging daybeds, as well as a full outdoor BBQ kitchen with bar and covered patio for dining alfresco.
    All of these amazing amenities are wrapped in lush tropical vegetation to conceal that you're on the outskirts of a major metropolitan city.

  • Designing Landscapes for ADUs by Michael Bernier | TLE Seminar

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    Seminar Description:
    What is an ADU?

    If you’re like many homeowners, you’ve heard of the growing popularity of Accessory Dwelling Units and its benefits, such as leveraging your current property for passive income, building long-term financial security, or providing a home for your loved ones. But what does this booming opportunity mean for your landscape business? As the construction of more and more ADUs increases across the country, so does the need for the landscapes around them

  • Featured Article - Think Like a Client - Design Like a Pro - Design Architect

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    https://landscapearchitect.com/digital-magazine/landscape-architect/lcdbm-march-april-23.pdf&page=24 - This is an except from a webinar given my Michael Bernier

  • Featured article in Landscape Architect - https://landscapearchitect.com/landscape-articles/burbank-hills-tropical-paradise-burbank-ca

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    December 2023 -The client requested a total overhaul of his backyard to create the feeling of being at a beach resort in Tulum, Mexico.
    We started with an organic-shaped pool with a large boulder waterfall, then included a meandering lazy river for floating around a sunken swim-up palapa bar.
    To really play up the beach vibes, we added a sand volleyball court, a cozy fire pit with bench seating for 10, and a playhouse cabana for the kids.
    For the adults, a bougainvillea-covered cabana…

    December 2023 -The client requested a total overhaul of his backyard to create the feeling of being at a beach resort in Tulum, Mexico.
    We started with an organic-shaped pool with a large boulder waterfall, then included a meandering lazy river for floating around a sunken swim-up palapa bar.
    To really play up the beach vibes, we added a sand volleyball court, a cozy fire pit with bench seating for 10, and a playhouse cabana for the kids.
    For the adults, a bougainvillea-covered cabana provides ample shade for a pair of swinging daybeds, as well as a full outdoor BBQ kitchen with bar and covered patio for dining alfresco.
    All of these amazing amenities are wrapped in lush tropical vegetation to conceal that you're on the outskirts of a major metropolitan city.

  • Featured as One of the Top 8 California Landscape Designers

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    https://www.waterandearthld.com/post/the-top-8-california-landscape-designers

  • Think Like a Client - Design Like a Pro

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    https://landscapearchitect.com/digital-magazine/landscape-architect/lcdbm-march-april-23.pdf&page=24

    This was a webinar hosted by Michael Bernier with the Landscape Expo Academy - March 2, 2023 to give landscape contractors tips and tricks to combat some of the cumberson challenges facing the industry in recent years.
    Michael Bernier is the lead landscape designed with experience in advertising as a creative director.

Honors & Awards

  • Included in a peer-recognized list of the Top 8 Landscape Designers in California

    https://www.waterandearthld.com/post/the-top-8-california-landscape-designers

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