Land8 | Alison Duncan | Group Activity https://land8.com/members/alisonduncan/activity/groups/ Public group activity feed of which Alison Duncan is a member. Fri, 10 Apr 2026 13:50:42 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=6.0.0 en-US 30 hourly 2 7a86afba92a7f51542f6ba6e184e6683 Grace Rennie posted an update in the group COMPETITIONS - ongoing: The Jeff Harnar Awards, hosted by the Thornburg Foundation […] https://land8.com/activity/p/65597/ Thu, 01 Feb 2024 23:32:34 +0000 The Jeff Harnar Awards, hosted by the Thornburg Foundation and the University of New Mexico School of Architecture + Planning are now accepting submissions. The awards include categories for Unbuilt Landscape Architecture and Student Landscape Architecture. Open to anyone in the US, projects must be based in the southwest. Deadline 3/11/2024,…[Read more]

]]> 0 5f6d4216d2207d7d069f111c6494b84a Grace Rennie joined the group COMPETITIONS - ongoing https://land8.com/activity/p/65596/ Thu, 01 Feb 2024 23:28:45 +0000 0 cd90abe8ea66c2c5e9d55e1425097442 Tim Edwards joined the group COMPETITIONS - ongoing https://land8.com/activity/p/65234/ Sat, 08 Apr 2023 19:16:54 +0000 0 a05c916cc61c3fb81a7ad657b583cc45 Gudmundur Arngrimsson joined the group COMPETITIONS - ongoing https://land8.com/activity/p/64898/ Tue, 27 Sep 2022 14:47:33 +0000 0 2c5227b7dbe7ec2b89e7b6afa9c11895 Christine Gonzales joined the group COMPETITIONS - ongoing https://land8.com/activity/p/60986/ Tue, 19 May 2020 18:45:40 +0000 0 df9bd6831108c682858911518856478c Christine Gonzales joined the group The Sustainable Sites Initiative https://land8.com/activity/p/60977/ Tue, 19 May 2020 18:44:23 +0000 0 a12a0ae50033f9f8d2b472baa05928c9 Jonathan Behnke joined the group The Sustainable Sites Initiative https://land8.com/activity/p/60867/ Wed, 29 Apr 2020 21:04:13 +0000 0 95ec07034f4a68529bd00d60f352d270 StudioCK joined the group WORK https://land8.com/activity/p/59653/ Fri, 06 Sep 2019 13:27:54 +0000 0 5e43e75ad6dd73e825eb049ccc42c900 StudioCK joined the group COMPETITIONS - ongoing https://land8.com/activity/p/59637/ Fri, 06 Sep 2019 13:27:30 +0000 0 153d2c38967a51d5dbdec1a1a6c482f5 Bruce McWilliam Associates Landscape Design Group 778-809-9784 joined the group WORK https://land8.com/activity/p/53738/ Fri, 22 Jun 2018 13:29:15 +0000 0 6c9972315d3bee966e406ab4a64fe035 Bruce McWilliam Associates Landscape Design Group 778-809-9784 joined the group The Sustainable Sites Initiative https://land8.com/activity/p/53721/ Fri, 22 Jun 2018 13:25:57 +0000 0 c80ebb2f03cf4665a8e2e499c1ae2f4b swati sahasrabudhe joined the group The Sustainable Sites Initiative https://land8.com/activity/p/52744/ Mon, 01 Jan 2018 05:05:42 +0000 0 3058eaebe138938d41c6d67eb7619357 Kevin Chavous joined the group The Sustainable Sites Initiative https://land8.com/activity/p/42154/ Sun, 19 Nov 2017 03:10:21 +0000 0 d9c51544e3098e0f98eca72fd6e677c6 Heather L. Venhaus posted an update in the group The Sustainable Sites Initiative: Matt - From what I understand, the U.S. Botanic Garden does […] https://land8.com/activity/p/18633/ Fri, 01 Nov 2013 02:53:03 +0000 Matt – From what I understand, the U.S. Botanic Garden does not support the lawsuit.  I believe this to be true because out of the three organizations, the U.S. Botanic Garden has the greatest legal resources and influence.   If the USBG was unhappy with the trademark request as filed by UT, they would have joined the legal battle to stop it and w…[Read more]

]]> 0 060ed14ff9895b59f3c9aa5304a78c63 Matt Fridell posted an update in the group The Sustainable Sites Initiative: Thanks for your insights.   Having worked on a Pilot […] https://land8.com/activity/p/18634/ Thu, 24 Oct 2013 16:06:08 +0000 Thanks for your insights.   Having worked on a Pilot Project for some time I have a great deal of respect for SITES and the comprehensive approach it brings.   I can’t believe that there is some kind of a power struggle going on over what is essentially the bookkeeping.  However, stepping back I don’t think that any one of the partners should ha…[Read more]

]]> 0 ade22bc4fc06d161038480e8332eb22e Heather L. Venhaus posted an update in the group The Sustainable Sites Initiative: Matt - Currently, SITES is not a separate entity.  The […] https://land8.com/activity/p/18635/ Thu, 24 Oct 2013 15:57:52 +0000 Matt – Currently, SITES is not a separate entity.  The Executive Committee is made up of the ASLA, the Wildflower Center which is a part of UT and the US Botanic Garden.  SITES staff who work with the various committees and lead the development of the metric and educational materials are located in Austin at the Wildflower Center.  Liz Guthrie, Ma…[Read more]

]]> 0 5caf27bb07b9763366629619527812fb Matt Fridell posted an update in the group The Sustainable Sites Initiative: Since the petition from ASLA and press release from UT are […] https://land8.com/activity/p/18636/ Wed, 23 Oct 2013 22:26:43 +0000 Since the petition from ASLA and press release from UT are contradictory, please help me understand what’s going on with the following questions:

  • UT States: “UT has never had a formal partnership or any legal agreement with ASLA, despite our efforts over the past two years to develop one.”    ASLA states : ” The SITES trademarks were developed th…

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]]> 0 4cfb60cf23146611e948241cde06bf06 Heather L. Venhaus posted an update in the group The Sustainable Sites Initiative: In regards to the ASLA SITES Petition update,  publicly […] https://land8.com/activity/p/18637/ Wed, 23 Oct 2013 21:43:58 +0000 In regards to the ASLA SITES Petition update,  publicly airing dirty laundry is rarely a good idea.  Particularly when it is smattered with childish comments and obviously intended to discredit a former partner.  Landscape Architects and many others in the site design industry have worked tirelessly to prove our value to the green building in…[Read more]

]]> 0 7a654b8b7be73a0820fc9c95cec94b9d Heather L. Venhaus posted an update in the group The Sustainable Sites Initiative: The legal petition from ASLA and the formal response from UT […] https://land8.com/activity/p/18638/ Fri, 18 Oct 2013 02:53:14 +0000 The legal petition from ASLA and the formal response from UT definitely tell two different sides of the story.  Regardless of which side you fall, we should all agree that litigation is not good for SITES or the profession as a whole.  SITES v2 and the reference guide are scheduled to be released in the next couple months and projects will f…[Read more]

]]> 0 8aa59674004c265881509e932c625f43 Heather L. Venhaus posted an update in the group The Sustainable Sites Initiative: Charles - you obviously have not read SITES closely or […] https://land8.com/activity/p/18639/ Wed, 16 Oct 2013 23:27:50 +0000 Charles – you obviously have not read SITES closely or either don’t understand it.  It is a performance base metric – the opposite of prescriptive design.  Also, I challenge you to certify a project.  In my work, I have found that those who believe they have been “doing it for 40 years” have great difficulty meeting the minimum criteria.  

]]> 0 dee80fc23a2ef984536463c95672abef Charles A. Warsinske posted an update in the group The Sustainable Sites Initiative: Interesting.  Two entities fighting over who will make […] https://land8.com/activity/p/18640/ Wed, 16 Oct 2013 23:06:07 +0000 Interesting.  Two entities fighting over who will make money selling another guide to prescriptive design.  There is nothing new in the SITES project except adding points up to get to some magical level so you can pin a gold star on your wall.  We really don’t need another entity telling us how to design sustainable projects.  We have been doi…[Read more]

]]> 0 f83e338d5e8c68e7aa8df2ba4f887858 Steven Rodie posted an update in the group The Sustainable Sites Initiative: Hi Heather - definitely disappointing to see. Just saw the […] https://land8.com/activity/p/18641/ Wed, 16 Oct 2013 22:56:56 +0000 Hi Heather – definitely disappointing to see. Just saw the announcements; have read both press statements that describe very different points of view. What do you think the key disagreement is and what will take to resolve?

]]> 0 83d391ef487ae6563a4b9dbe300702d8 Hannah J posted an update in the group COMPETITIONS - ongoing: 2013 AZ AWARDS - Deadline just extended to February 26, 2013 […] https://land8.com/activity/p/19340/ Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:53:46 +0000 2013 AZ AWARDS – Deadline just extended to February 26, 2013 (12 noon EST) Submit now: awards.azuremagazine.com

]]> 0 41920e2ecd5e70a28c7f3c98092dcf99 Heather L. Venhaus posted an update in the group The Sustainable Sites Initiative: A large number of credits under the Sustainable Sites […] https://land8.com/activity/p/18642/ Thu, 01 Nov 2012 16:36:42 +0000 A large number of credits under the Sustainable Sites Initiative pertain to vegetation. Check out my latest article “Green Math” in Landscape Architecture Magazine to find out what you should know to earn as many as possible.

]]> 0 1638466fc7f5f870dab8c3d9968bd0ae Heather L. Venhaus posted an update in the group The Sustainable Sites Initiative: Land8 online has invited me to provide a free webinar on […] https://land8.com/activity/p/18643/ Sat, 25 Aug 2012 20:26:39 +0000 Land8 online has invited me to provide a free webinar on sustainable sites, small scale sites and residential landscapes on November 7th. What type of information you would find most useful?

]]> 0 1ad7dff72f38c2a6625e5423c12f7146 Dawid Magiera posted an update in the group COMPETITIONS - ongoing: Int’l Open Design Competition for Open Spaces of the B […] https://land8.com/activity/p/19341/ Tue, 07 Aug 2012 11:14:03 +0000 Int’l Open Design Competition for Open Spaces of the Bernardine Monastery Complex in Lviv, Ukraine
Submissions  by: October 3, 2012 more info Lviv compet

]]> 0 88031c7aeb5e5e60e29a98ff3db8a1e0 Dawid Magiera posted an update in the group COMPETITIONS - ongoing: Like every year here is German Lenne price competition more […] https://land8.com/activity/p/19342/ Wed, 16 May 2012 21:44:59 +0000 Like every year here is German Lenne price competition
more details here : Lenne Price 2012

]]> 0 4e1bf7900cfce67072d00f4670488dd0 Nicholas Young posted an update in the group The Sustainable Sites Initiative: I am all for sustainability, but we can still need to make […] https://land8.com/activity/p/18644/ Wed, 18 Apr 2012 11:06:43 +0000
I am all for sustainability, but we can still need to make it blend into  the enviroment …………………………………..Dome What dome

]]> 0 f01fc70ea813227d441fab298026f394 Séfora Chavarria posted an update in the group LA NYC: What is LAbash? LAbash (landscape architecture bash) is a […] https://land8.com/activity/p/28248/ Fri, 03 Feb 2012 03:00:25 +0000 What is LAbash?
LAbash (landscape architecture bash) is a student run conference that serves as a platform for students from various universities to converge, exchange ideas and celebrate their passion for landscape architecture.
LAbash was conceptualized in 1970 by three students from the University of Guelph looking for an opportunity to…[Read more]

]]> 0 7c136decb6a2fd3a587b5c1e1c9eb888 Séfora Chavarria posted an update in the group LA NYC: Early registration for FIU LABASH 2012 has been extended […] https://land8.com/activity/p/28249/ Fri, 03 Feb 2012 03:00:16 +0000 Early registration for FIU LABASH 2012 has been extended for 1 week, don’t miss out register today!

]]> 0 9ecb7eb596adb250ee0c229ce1d5fa16 Séfora Chavarria posted an update in the group The Sustainable Sites Initiative: What is LAbash? LAbash (landscape architecture bash) is a […] https://land8.com/activity/p/18645/ Fri, 03 Feb 2012 02:41:59 +0000 What is LAbash?
LAbash (landscape architecture bash) is a student run conference that serves as a platform for students from various universities to converge, exchange ideas and celebrate their passion for landscape architecture.
LAbash was conceptualized in 1970 by three students from the University of Guelph looking for an opportunity to…[Read more]

]]> 0 8126b6e629c8dee411d0bc8cab81abe6 Séfora Chavarria posted an update in the group The Sustainable Sites Initiative: Early registration for FIU LABASH 2012 has been extended […] https://land8.com/activity/p/18646/ Fri, 03 Feb 2012 02:41:02 +0000 Early registration for FIU LABASH 2012 has been extended for 1 week, don’t miss out register today!

]]> 0 b39922f0bb9bf08721397ce5623c2f1d Séfora Chavarria posted an update in the group NYASLA - American Society of Landscape Architects New York Chapter: Early registration for FIU LABASH 2012 has been extended by […] https://land8.com/activity/p/16621/ Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:08:07 +0000 Early registration for FIU LABASH 2012 has been extended by 1 week, don’t miss out register today!

]]> 0 390a24c8d078e7f8f07e4e75ffce101f Elif Tekeli Bonelli posted an update in the group WORK: Dear colleagues, Does anyone have any suggestions on […] https://land8.com/activity/p/16373/ Sun, 08 Jan 2012 21:04:29 +0000 Dear colleagues,

Does anyone have any suggestions on innovative ways of promoting the projects you’re working on?Apart from media and personal websites is there for example other sites which allow to reach wider audience?Thank you.
Elif Bonelli

]]> 0 86709d5cdfee4bf5a477254f5ae54924 Andrew Harvey posted an update in the group COMPETITIONS - ongoing: Decommissioned military sites competition  https://land8.com/activity/p/19343/ Tue, 08 Nov 2011 21:18:46 +0000 Decommissioned military sites competition 

]]> 0 f997bb5a5a825e5f1c62f0e83c3e6412 Baldev Lamba posted an update in the group The Sustainable Sites Initiative: How is the increasing demand for performance metrics and […] https://land8.com/activity/p/18647/ Fri, 28 Oct 2011 16:35:16 +0000 How is the increasing demand for performance metrics and measures of sustainability for landscape architecture and numerous other rating systems changing the practice? What are the challenges in terms of need for additional research associated with this paradigm and what are the sourced used for research and knowledge? What are most pressing…[Read more]

]]> 0 2e16805ca7d888f0e3cd0a56ab953786 Bruno Marques posted an update in the group WORK: Need more reasons to attend the event? Now you have the […] https://land8.com/activity/p/16374/ Thu, 13 Oct 2011 20:23:05 +0000 Need more reasons to attend the event?
Now you have the perfect one!
 

 
EFLA Registration

]]> 0 15997ad50038bf353d449689eff4c0c5 Bruno Marques posted an update in the group The Sustainable Sites Initiative: Need more reasons to attend? Now you have the opportunity!     https://land8.com/activity/p/18648/ Thu, 13 Oct 2011 19:49:42 +0000 Need more reasons to attend?
Now you have the opportunity!
 

 

]]> 0 4f549d178b544996c1b7ded76d1d1525 Walter Bone, RLA posted an update in the group WORK: Thanks Brandon, long time no see.  Here in China, I am the […] https://land8.com/activity/p/16375/ Thu, 25 Aug 2011 08:41:18 +0000 Thanks Brandon, long time no see.  Here in China, I am the Senior Landscape Design Manager at the Venetian in Macau, China.  Our resort has 4-30 story hotel towers, 8 pool decks, 3 large interior gardens to rival Vegas and the forecourt or arrival zone will be heavily planted in 4 distinct tropical themes.
 
My work is ending soon and will be as…[Read more]

]]> 0 1f31bb4dfc3efb71756e784f9815c484 Jay Lee posted an update in the group LA NYC: Hello.. i am Jay from Schenecatdy, NY and running a small […] https://land8.com/activity/p/28250/ Mon, 13 Jun 2011 05:14:19 +0000 Hello.. i am Jay from Schenecatdy, NY and running a small studio in beijing now.
Need a senior LA who like to work there with me. If you interested/curious, please let me know via site.architect@gmail.com
Thank you
 
Jay
 

]]> 0 55e9d135878949e4ba70ae1751e607cc Brandon Reed, CVO, ASLA / Rooftop and Urban Designer / Landscape Architect posted an update in the group WORK: Whats everyone working on these days that they would like to […] https://land8.com/activity/p/16376/ Wed, 01 Jun 2011 19:14:53 +0000 Whats everyone working on these days that they would like to share with the group?
We would love to hear and see what great things you are creating…
Come on in and please share with everyone…

]]> 0 f48e04718cc71d10f453d892d3b048e0 Jennifer Nitzky, RLA, ASLA, ISA posted an update in the group NYASLA - American Society of Landscape Architects New York Chapter: Greetings! If you get a chance today, please vote for our […] https://land8.com/activity/p/16622/ Fri, 29 Apr 2011 21:11:45 +0000 Greetings! If you get a chance today, please vote for our green roof in the 2011 Love the Earth, Plant a Green Roof photo contest – We are so close – we can’t let Chicago beat NY!!  Please vote by leaving a comment on greenroofs.com’s facebook page:  Click here to vote

]]> 0 302525e175ae9309ccee5faa16a257aa Jon Quackenbush posted an update in the group NYASLA - American Society of Landscape Architects New York Chapter: haha, thanks Amy. https://land8.com/activity/p/16623/ Wed, 30 Mar 2011 15:33:35 +0000 haha, thanks Amy.

]]> 0 dc310f7be836526aa287ab262ecb53df Amy Verel posted an update in the group NYASLA - American Society of Landscape Architects New York Chapter: Persuasive point, Jon :P...welcome to the group! https://land8.com/activity/p/16624/ Wed, 30 Mar 2011 14:30:01 +0000 Persuasive point, Jon :P…welcome to the group!

]]> 0 8ccad96c33928e29ca2d108df64b54fe Jon Quackenbush posted an update in the group NYASLA - American Society of Landscape Architects New York Chapter: Upstate is better than downstate! https://land8.com/activity/p/16625/ Wed, 30 Mar 2011 14:15:54 +0000 Upstate is better than downstate!

]]> 0 c18efde2afbe7351f59087ae96f8d456 Joy Kuebler posted an update in the group The Sustainable Sites Initiative: We are seeking resumes for a 5-6 year experience Landscape […] https://land8.com/activity/p/18649/ Mon, 07 Mar 2011 17:37:19 +0000 We are seeking resumes for a 5-6 year experience Landscape Architect/ designer for our busy Buffalo, NY office. Info found at http://www.JKLAstudio.com

]]> 0 c3abdf14a6952ff23df934acdc1245ba Gil Lopez posted an update in the group COMPETITIONS - ongoing: ONE PRIZE 2011: WATER AS THE SIXTH BOROUGH January 10, 2011: […] https://land8.com/activity/p/19344/ Fri, 21 Jan 2011 05:00:27 +0000 ONE PRIZE 2011: WATER AS THE SIXTH BOROUGH
January 10, 2011: Registration opens; Question period opens April 30, 2011: Registration closes
 
 

Entry fees:
$200 Firm entry
$100 Student entry
 
 
Prizes:
ONE PRIZE Cash Award of  $10,000 Press coverage by One Prize media sponsors.Presentation of Designs at the Award Ceremony and Exhibition. Prom…[Read more]

]]> 0 ac5fdcff072c940bcff7fbb475c727b5 Deborah Christman posted an update in the group WORK: I am big into spaces for children. I have worked with […] https://land8.com/activity/p/16377/ Wed, 08 Dec 2010 03:44:28 +0000 I am big into spaces for children. I have worked with children for many years and love to find ways to help them explore, develop, and get a little closer to nature. They are our natural scientists. However, I am also studying storm water mitigation and its connections to green streets. Am working to find ways to combine the two interests.

Steps…[Read more]

]]> 0 e29011a34a850fe8fc76e234fb6b4b0e Downunda Pools posted an update in the group WORK: I am a design company that builds. I am extremely passionate […] https://land8.com/activity/p/16378/ Wed, 08 Dec 2010 02:09:35 +0000 I am a design company that builds. I am extremely passionate about what I do.
My design style is definately contemporary, but will design more natural projects if required. We lean toward the more high end projects that require pool, structures and landscaping. Look forward to networking and learning more.
Brett Hatfield

]]> 0 d1cc187a43c671beeaa4680ca3f9bcbf Chantal De Menezes posted an update in the group WORK: My favorite projects are residential, with bigger budget. […] https://land8.com/activity/p/16379/ Wed, 08 Dec 2010 01:37:15 +0000 My favorite projects are residential, with bigger budget. Contemporary style in the design and including the design of the pool and light.

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