We design places to balance human presence with nature, honoring the enduring spirit of the land.

As individuals we are impassioned by the natural landscape. As a firm we are its students, and its stewards. We are vigorous users and lovers of the outdoors, committed to both environmental and cultural preservation.

Since our founding in Denver in 1975, DHM Design has expanded with studios in Carbondale, Durango, and Bozeman. As an employee-owned firm, our roster includes professionals in landscape architecture, natural resource management, land use planning, graphic design, and visualization.

We are designers, and we are environmentalists. What we do is both art and science. We seek balance between human patterns and natural systems. Our work restores landscapes and enhances the human experience.

These conservation and design principles translate to every project we take on. Deliberately, our interventions sit lightly on the land. Today, we plan and design recreational spaces, National Parks, residential communities, resorts and hospitality, cultural landscapes, civic spaces, tribal lands, legacy ranches, high-end residences and land trusts. We are especially proud that a considerable part of our portfolio has been work for the National Park Service. This connection has instilled in us a deep sensitivity to the necessary balance between protecting nature and revealing how it can be enjoyed. Every one of our projects is a collaborative interaction between the client, an interdisciplinary team of DHM professionals and, when appropriate, expert outside consultants. We value engagement with community and stakeholders; and we are especially resourceful at graphic presentation and the facilitation of dialogue. We have learned that communication and trust lead to sustainable planning and design solutions for cherished landscapes.