meet the a2 land consulting team
our founder
Abigail adams, rla
Working out of her New Fairfield, CT studio, Abigail Adams specializes in being responsive with design work and creative problem solving. She is known for being easy going and skilled with bridging the hard science of civil engineering and the soft art of landscape design seamlessly.
Abigail is a licensed professional in CT, DE, MA, ME, NJ, NY, RI and TN. With nearly 20 years’ experience in the field, she has successfully worked for a high-end residential design firm and two multi-disciplinary firms in Maine and Connecticut before launching A2 Land Consulting, LLC in 2015. Abigail provides consulting services to Architects, Civil engineering firms, developers, and residential homeowners designing a variety and diverse landscapes.
When Abigail is not at the office designing an outdoor oasis for a homeowner or presenting to a Zoning Commission at night, she is volunteering and spending quality time with her family. She is also an active Board member of the Kiwanis Club of Greater Danbury.
Abigail holds a BA degree from Binghamton University in English Literature and a Masters in Landscape Architecture from University of Massachusetts, Amherst where she graduated with honors. She is a member of ASLA, CT ASLA, and CLARB Certified – Council of Landscape Architect Registration Board.
Associate
BaRBARA cONSTABLE, rla
With a background in management and accounting, Barbara brings business experience to the creativity and whimsy she applies to each project. With experience in multiple areas of Landscape Architecture, she is a true collaborator who identifies her client’s values and vision to achieve superior project outcomes. Her expertise includes master planning, site analysis and layout, stormwater management, cost estimating, technical planning reports, and site design.
Barbara provides project management and support in all phases of site planning and design with an emphasis on design development, construction documentation and construction administration. She has created Master Plan reports that have assisted applicants in receiving grant money from the state of NY through CFA funding. Regardless of project size or scope, Barbara reimagines outdoor spaces to complement the surrounding environment, creating purposeful and inviting spaces that strive for sustainability and resilience.
Prior to working with A2 Land Consulting, Barbara worked with a Landscape Architecture Firm in Binghamton, NY as well as a multi-disciplinary firm in Vestal, NY.
Project Landscape Architect
Sabine graeff, rla
Sabine has nearly 30 years’ experience in the field of Landscape Architecture. Over that time, she has worked on a broad spectrum of design applications from residential to commercial and municipal work. It has been her pleasure to assist clients in finding solutions that meet functional as well as aesthetic expectations and making dreams come true.
Sabine began her studies in Environmental Science, renewable natural resources and Landscape Architecture at the University of Connecticut, eventually specializing in Landscape Architecture at the accredited University of Kentucky. She holds a BA in Landscape Architecture from The University of Kentucky. After graduating, she worked in various firms throughout Connecticut before moving to Germany, where she lived for 17 years. During that period, she worked for herself doing residential site planning and design, adding to her repertoire, European applications, materials and techniques. After her return state side, Sabine joined our team and has been here ever since.
Sabine is an avid outdoorsman, animal lover and artist with a deep appreciation for the arts, culture and history. She donates much of her time to family and community and is dedicated to helping people achieve their goals and dreams by utilizing her professional expertise and personal interest in making the world a better place.
our intention
Our intention is to create stunning outdoor spaces inspired by our clients and our love of nature. We want to capture the energy and vision of our clients in a thoughtful, creative and eco-sensitive way with quality design and personal care. It is our mission to somehow enhance the life of everyone who has the opportunity to experience one of our designs, whether it be a simple rain garden, an elaborate estate or an outdoor patio at your favorite restaurant.
Our clients get the satisfaction of seeing their vision transformed into a tangible, vibrant and functional space guided by our expertise and finesse. We design spaces that connect the built environment with the natural environment, and our work continually adds function and beauty to any space for years to come.
our guiding principles
A2 Land focuses on building solid relationships with our clients and provide individual attention.
We are dedicated to delivering projects that enhance the built environment and the natural environment.
We assess your needs then develop the appropriate design solutions. We provide you with options such as specification of plant material that is native and suitable habitat for wildlife as well as installation of low impact development techniques to manage storm water, or the use of locally available and/or renewable materials when appropriate.
Our services come with strong working relationships with professionals who are often needed on landscape projects. We work with Architects, Civil and Structural Engineers, Land Use Attorneys, Surveyors, Wetland and Soil Scientists, Ecologists, Arborists, and Landscape Contractors, to name a few.