Overhead view of a landscape design with planting beds and geometric paths

Landscape support

Landscape Design Support

Remote drafting, presentation, modeling, and visualization support for landscape, exterior, site, and outdoor amenity projects.

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5+ years team experience300+ projects across our professionals' architecture, interiors, and visualization workArchitect-led QA

Typical output Site plans + exterior visuals

Service focus

Turn site sketches into plans and exterior renderings.

Nest helps teams move landscape and exterior concepts from sketch or survey into drawings, visuals, and presentation-ready material.

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Problem

Site and exterior work needs production capacity

Nest helps convert sketches, surveys, references, and markups into clearer drawings and visuals for review, pricing, or presentation.

Solution

Site and exterior production support

Nest supports site drafting, hardscape layouts, planting plan support, outdoor amenity visuals, and CAD cleanup.

What you receive

Organized landscape support files

You receive drawing files, PDFs, visual studies, presentation outputs, and notes on assumptions or missing site information.

What we do

Site drafting and exterior visuals

Remote drafting, presentation, modeling, and visualization support for landscape, exterior, site, and outdoor amenity projects.

01Site plans, planting plans, and hardscape draftingDraft site layouts, planting plans, and paving patterns from your survey and landscape designer's instructions.

02Outdoor amenity and exterior visualization supportModel and render outdoor seating, paths, planting, and amenity areas for design presentations.

03CAD cleanup from sketches, surveys, and markupsOrganize supplied CAD information and incorporate approved changes, noting missing dimensions or site data.

04Presentation material for residential, commercial, and hospitality projectsPrepare the agreed plans, views, and presentation boards using your material and planting direction.

What to send

Start with the files you already have.

Send the files you already have. We will flag missing inputs before production begins so scope, deadline, and expectations stay clear.

FilesCurrent project materialPDF sets, DWG/Revit files, sketches, markups, scans, photos, references, and any existing drawings.

RulesYour standardsTitle blocks, templates, sample sheets, naming rules, software version, lineweights, and preferred output format.

GoalExpected outputTell us what should be delivered: CAD files, Revit model, renderings, PDFs, sheets, notes, or source files.

DateDeadline and review scheduleShare the target delivery date, who reviews the work, and when your team can answer open questions.

Contemporary mixed-use streetscape with planted public realm and exterior architecture — DirectionExterior direction

Architectural visualization of an outdoor public space beneath curved structures — HandoffPublic realm study

Site to presentation

Develop site plans and exterior views from your survey and sketches.

Landscape and exterior support often starts with surveys, sketches, planting or material direction, and a need to turn them into readable site work and presentation material.

01
Site inputsSurveys, photos, sketches, markups, references, and required outputs.
02
ProductionSite drafting, hardscape layouts, exterior modeling, and presentation support.
03
ReviewClear visual studies, drawing files, PDFs, and assumptions for your team.

How it works

How your landscape design support assignment is delivered.

You supply the brief and design direction. Nest confirms the scope, produces the work, and returns checked files with any questions that need your decision.

01Share the brief
Share surveys, site photos, sketches, markups, plant or material direction, references, and required outputs.
02Agree the scope
Confirm the deliverables, fee, software version, missing information, and review dates.
03Produce the work
Draft site information, clean CAD, model exterior areas, create visuals, and prepare presentation outputs.
04Check the output
Nest checks the work against the agreed brief and standards and flags unresolved questions.
05Return your files
Receive drawing files, PDFs, visual studies, presentation outputs, and assumptions for review.

Software expertise

Work in the software your team already uses.

Tell us your software version, templates, required add-ins, and file format. We confirm compatibility before production so your team can open and edit the returned files.

Autodesk3ds Max3D modeling and visualization

AutodeskAutoCADCAD drafting and drawing cleanup

GraphisoftArchicadBIM and architectural documentation

AdobePhotoshopPost-production and presentation graphics

AutodeskRevitBIM modeling and Revit documentation

TrimbleSketchUpConcept modeling and design studies

Typical exterior deliverables

Visualize site layouts, outdoor amenities, and landscape proposals.

Illustrative examples of exterior visualization, context studies, and presentation support for site and landscape work.

**Massing and context study**A visual study that helps teams discuss scale, setting, and design direction.

**Exterior model support**Architecture and site context prepared for coordinated production or review.

**Amenity presentation visual**Renderings for reviewing paths, seating, planting, and shared outdoor areas.

FAQ

Common questions before sending files.

Can Nest match our standards?Yes. Send sample sheets, templates, linework standards, naming rules, and example deliverables.

Can we start small?Yes. Nest is designed for per-project support: one redline set, one model, one visualization package, or one deadline.

Who reviews the work?Production is managed and checked by architects before delivery.

Can you work in our Revit or CAD template?Yes. Share the correct software version, templates, title blocks, families, layers, and export requirements before kickoff.

Do you sign NDAs?Yes. NDA requirements can be handled before confidential drawings, models, or client information are shared.

How do revisions work?Revisions are tied to the agreed scope, marked comments, QA notes, and review dates so project managers keep control.

How fast can we start?We confirm current availability and a proposed start date after reviewing the task and source files. The start date is agreed in your proposal.

Do you replace licensed local architects?No. Nest provides production support under your studio direction and does not replace local code responsibility or licensed architect-of-record services.

Best fit

Landscape teams, architects, and developers

Best for residential, hospitality, commercial, and amenity projects where exterior spaces need CAD drafting, presentation, or visualization support.

A practical next step

What does your team need completed next?

Discuss your drawing, model, or rendering requirements. We will review the scope and confirm available support before you commit.

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