RAMSEY, NJ / ACCESS Newswire / February 5, 2026 / Tier II Landscape Design, one of Brooklyn's fastest-rising landscape design and build firms, has officially crossed a major milestone: over three million square feet of outdoor living spaces designed and built since 2020. In just five years, the firm has helped reshape the urban landscape-one rooftop, terrace, and courtyard at a time-proving that modern cities can be both livable and lush.

At a time when environmental sustainability is more urgent than ever, Tier II's work has brought measurable greenery back into the urban core. From luxury residential rooftops to commercial terraces and amenity decks, each project has been a step toward a more climate-conscious city. By focusing on resilient design, green infrastructure, and SWPPP compliance, the firm has become a trusted collaborator for New York's leading architects and developers working on stormwater pollution prevention and sustainability mandates.

"Nature is not a luxury - it's a necessity."

"Our mission has always been to reconnect people with nature, even in the heart of the most densely populated city in America," said Tzvi Rauch, Founder and CEO of Tier II."To see our work span over 3 million square feet in just five years is both humbling and motivating. We're not just designing beautiful spaces - we're building infrastructure that contributes to environmental resilience, well-being, and long-term urban livability."

Founded in Brooklyn when Rauch was just 22, Tier II has grown from a bootstrapped startup into one of the most respected names in rooftop and urban outdoor design. Without raising outside capital, the firm scaled through its integrated design-build model, which ensures aesthetic intent and technical execution are aligned from day one - streamlining collaboration with structural engineers, developers, and architects alike.

A Greener Future - and a Broader Footprint

As Tier II looks to the future, its ambitions are expanding beyond NYC. In 2024, the firm officially began operations in Miami, bringing its signature rooftop and terrace expertise to a climate with its own unique challenges - including higher humidity, salt-laden air, and hurricane resilience. The expansion marked more than just geographic growth; it signaled Tier II's readiness to take on complex environmental conditions while preserving the high design standards and client responsiveness that built its name in Brooklyn.

Initial Miami projects include high-end multifamily developments and hotel rooftop terraces, where Tier II worked closely with local architects to adapt material choices, planting strategies, and drainage systems for South Florida's tropical environment. The firm's approach blends aesthetic appeal with environmental performance - leveraging permeable surfaces, native plantings, and shade structures to reduce heat island effects while enhancing usability and wellness.

"Our work in Miami is a continuation of our mission - proving that green infrastructure can be aspirational, functional, and scalable across different climate zones," said Rauch. "It's not just about making cities greener. It's about designing spaces that support better living, no matter the geography."

From compliance with Florida DEP green mandates to the integration of carbon-sequestering plant palettes and stormwater systems, Tier II is setting a new standard for what landscape design can mean in an era of climate urgency - and proving that rooftop innovation isn't bound by borders.

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Company Name: Tier II
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