Groups – Activity – Audrey West

Philip (PJ) Benenati posted an update in the group Green Streets 15 years, 10 months ago

Well in Australia they use a broader term Water Sensitive Urban Design, as opposed to LID, which refers to 3 areas of water management (Potable Water, Waste Water and Stormwater) and how my effecting one of these you have the potential to effect the others. For instance, by reusing stormwater to irrigate landscape or flush toilets, we also reduce…[Read more]

Lisa Town posted an update in the group Green Streets 15 years, 10 months ago

Philip – that sounds really awesome! I’m looking forward to hearing what was shared, not only from a green streets perspective but would love to hear all about what you are doing in Australia with regards to water design.

Philip (PJ) Benenati posted an update in the group Green Streets 15 years, 10 months ago

Hi everyone. My name is PJ Benenati and I ‘m with EDAW in Alexandria, VA. I look forward to talking with you all and sharing ideas.

Our offices in Australia have been incorporating LID into the landscape for some time now. An environmental firm, called Ecological Engineering, joined with EDAW nearly 4 years ago and is now working mainly out of…[Read more]

jennifer Bloch posted an update in the group Veg.itecture 15 years, 11 months ago

i would research xeriscape plants – there are a bunch of native drought tolerant grasses and sedge that could work – Festuca glauca, Muhlenbergia c. …Also some hardy vines like Wisteria or Honeysuckle or Grape – Sedum, Yucca and Agave of course…and you realize this as you mention succulents…Rosemary var., Erigeron, Gaura, Salvia varieties…[Read more]

Ancee posted an update in the group Therapeutic Landscapes Network 15 years, 11 months ago

Dear Naomi, nice to see you here. Thank you for sharing ^_^

Charcrit Boonsom posted an update in the group Therapeutic Landscapes Network 15 years, 11 months ago

thank you

Oona Johnsen posted an update in the group LEED in Landscape Architecture 16 years ago

Info about the LEED Credentialing Program:
http://www.gbci.org/DisplayPage.aspx?CMSPageID=83

Oona Johnsen posted an update in the group LEED in Landscape Architecture 16 years ago

Info about the LEED 2009 Greenbuild Update & the LEED 2009 Exam:
http://www.intheleed.com/the-leed-2009-greenbuild-update-the-leed-2009-exam/

Oona Johnsen posted an update in the group LEED in Landscape Architecture 16 years, 1 month ago

Note: Buildings are “certified”, people are “accredited” – a possible question on the test according to a USGBC study group I went to. I am taking the test in December.

Lisa Town posted an update in the group Veg.itecture 16 years, 1 month ago

Check out Jason’s review on Patrick Blanc’s new book The Vertical Garden.

And I have to agree, it is indeed quite fabulous and I am not at all disappointed. If nothing else, it is worth it to see the pictures of Mr. Blanc himself perched over a waterfall with his green hair.