ABOUT HAIG SEFERIAN
With over three decades of industry experience, Haig is a well-known lecturer, author and television personality. In 2011 Haig was elevated to Fellow status within the American Society of Landscape Architects (FASLA).
Haig is a University of Guelph and California’s Polytechnic Institute School of Environmental Design graduate. As founder of Seferian Design Group, Haig has been instrumental in developing the firm and continues to help develop industry standards not only from the aspect of design but construction as well. Through his guidance the firm has worked with the Burlington Accessibility Advisory Committee on several projects to aid them in establishing design and construction guidelines for the disabled. Haig has brought numerous projects to fruition based on his interpersonal and project management skills.
As a recognized authority on the various aspects of the built landscape, Haig has endeavoured to educate the public by creating content for and hosting TV shows such as “Green Force” and “Garden Architecture” on HGTV. Haig has also authored a book titled “Hardscaping”.
In the past, Haig was appointed by the Minister of Education as the chairman of the Provincial Advisory Committee for the Horticultural Industry. He has taught as a Professor of Landscape Architecture at Humber College and Landscape Ontario’s School of Horticulture.
Hardscaping, by Haig Seferian — the use of materials such as stone, wood, brick, and tile in landscape design — has become enormously popular in recent years. Low maintenance, durable, and attractive, hardscaping brings a totally unique, personalized look to any outdoor space, and increases curb appeal and property value. This gorgeous, full-color reference, written by the host of HGTV’s Garden Architecture, explains how to blend function and materials to create a beautiful, long-lasting outdoor living space. Projects range from simple to complex, and the author covers every issue from budgeting to planning and installation.
- Covers porches, patios, retaining walls, walkways, steps, poolscapes, driveways, and more
- Practical advice on choosing and working with contractors and designers
- Beautifully illustrated with 200 full-color photos
- How to establish and stick to a budget
- Details the properties of popular materials such as wood, concrete, asphalt, pre-cast and natural stone
