That approach now has a name: Barkitecture, the growing trend of designing outdoor spaces around how dogs naturally use them. Lawn Love put together 12 dog-friendly landscaping ideas to help you pull it off. Designing with your own dog’s habits in mind is one of the core ideas behind barkitecture. Build your barkitecture with your dog in mindA dog-friendly yard with bespoke barkitecture features is easier to plan than to build. The whole point of barkitecture is to improve your backyard for your four-legged friend and protect your plants and grass.