What exactly does Mosaic mean?

When coming up with a name for our business we knew we wanted to choose a name that represented the art and science of landscape architecture.

I found a website that does a good job of describing the complexity of a mosaic in landscape ecology.

5. 2. Patch and mosaic

See also: Patch dynamics

Patch, a term fundamental to landscape ecology, is defined as a relatively homogeneous area that differs from its surroundings. ^[5] Patches are the basic unit of the landscape that change and fluctuate, a process called patch dynamics. Patches have a definite shape and spatial configuration, and can be described compositionally by internal variables such as number of trees, number of tree species, height of trees, or other similar measurements. ^[5]

Matrix is the “background ecological system” of a landscape with a high degree of connectivity. Connectivity is the measure of how connected or spatially continuous a corridor, network, or matrix is. ^[5] For example, a forested landscape (matrix) with fewer gaps in forest cover (open patches) will have higher connectivity. Corridors have important functions as strips of a particular type of landscape differing from adjacent land on both sides. ^[5] A network is an interconnected system of corridors while mosaic describes the pattern of patches, corridors and matrix that form a landscape in its entirety. ^[5]

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As our business matures we hope to be more involved in landscape ecology,  as we believe landscape architects should be providing leadership in wetland rehabilitation, brownfield restoration and sustainable development. Landscape architects are trained to look at landscapes holistically, using inventory and analysis to determine the design while working with various professionals to solve today's complex environmental and social issues.