SABAL is rooted in the Rio Grande Valley, a region of extraordinary biodiversity and profound ecological vulnerability. Every project we undertake is an act of stewardship, grounded in the belief that good design can regenerate what development too often diminishes."

Residential landscape architecture design by SABAL in Brownsville, Texas featuring native plans, green infrastructure, and sustainable design elements.

Services

Native plant design by SABAL landscape architecture for commercial client in Harlingen Texas.

LANDSCAPE DESIGN

Site-specific design for residential, commercial, and public landscapes — rooted in the ecology and character of South Texas.

GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE

Habitat restoration, stormwater management, and native planting systems that work with the land, not against it.

Community garden and sustainability demonstration at the SABAL landscape architecture Green Lab in the Rio Grande Valley

PARK & COMMUNITY DESIGN

Master planning, park design, and outdoor learning environments that serve communities for generations.

GEOSPATIAL ANALYSIS

Site analysis and mapping that grounds every design decision in real data.

SABAL is led by Hunter Lohse, PLA, ASLA — a licensed landscape architect, ISA Certified Arborist, and South Texas native with experience spanning parks, campuses, green infrastructure, and public art. Hunter founded SABAL in 2023 with a commitment to design that honors the integrity of this landscape and the communities that depend on it.

SUSTAINABILITY PLANNING

SITES®-informed planning, carbon-neutral material selection, and native plant palettes within a 200-mile range of your site.