Cincinnati Zoo, New Animal Habitats

March 14, 2022
A lush greenery-dense zoological habitat at the Cincinnati zoo filled with waterfalls, earthen textures, artificial trees, and simulated rockwork.

Months after Roo Valley received the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) Ohio’s Leadership Award for Green Building, the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden continues to achieve excellence in sustainable habitat design and animal care. The reinvestment strategy includes providing larger, enhanced animal habitats, new enrichment opportunities, and better care facilities. The latest project, currently underway,…

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Water Feature at Twin Oaks Country Club

January 8, 2021

Nestled between the 14th and 15th hole, with views from the clubhouse, lies a spectacular new water feature at the Twin Oaks Country Club. This feature consists of naturalistic shotcrete pond structures and artificial rockwork. The rock blends seamlessly with the Ozark hillside rock that is typical in the Springfield Missouri area. While this water…

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Artificial Rockwork Facade at the Enclave

August 24, 2020
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In 2018, West Builders contacted the COST team regarding a very unique artificial rockwork project. The idea was to develop student housing that was unlike any other. The Enclave is a mixed-use (commercial/student housing) project that captures the essence of Ronda, a city nestled upon a cliff in Southern Spain. The Enclave was beautifully illustrated…

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COST’s Summer Picnic

August 20, 2019
COST's summer picnic at the Milwaukee County Zoo

COST held its annual company picnic on August 10th at the Milwaukee County Zoo. The zoo, along with a beautiful sunny day in the mid-70’s, served as a perfect picnic venue. Interestingly, the Milwaukee County Zoo was COST’s very first customer dating back to 1957. The original work consisted of building simulated rockwork, earthen textures,…

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Water Feature at The Waterleigh Entry

July 24, 2019
A large water feature that includes a pond and cascading waterfall, rockwork, and signage for the Waterleigh entry in Orlando.

Located on over 1,400 acres, the Waterleigh is a picturesque housing community just a short distance from Orlando. The design of the property combines the beauty of lushly landscaped green spaces, along with beautiful bodies of water. Accentuating Waterleigh’s entry is a water feature that blends both land and water, true to the overall property…

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