Land8 | Barte Shadlow | Group Activity https://land8.com/members/barteshadlow/activity/groups/ Public group activity feed of which Barte Shadlow is a member. Fri, 10 Apr 2026 02:54:16 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=6.0.0 en-US 30 hourly 2 2b47ca5e47354229685041cc9de3807f Phillip Tinsley joined the group Residential Design Group https://land8.com/activity/p/63054/ Wed, 28 Jul 2021 14:23:40 +0000 0 83c21700c4aaa4381199ccae51bdebf1 Morvarid joined the group Residential Design Group https://land8.com/activity/p/63012/ Fri, 16 Jul 2021 00:15:03 +0000 0 e33ac8b0359bea8bc19df67d31b41223 Amelia joined the group Residential Design Group https://land8.com/activity/p/62420/ Sun, 31 Jan 2021 22:18:57 +0000 0 16c5d8384e71b10812a3ae4de8622c10 Sonja Zindovic joined the group Xerophytic Landscapes https://land8.com/activity/p/62293/ Wed, 06 Jan 2021 08:57:40 +0000 0 498c26f95dedc2f812b33e0d5279633a Miguel A. Medina joined the group Residential Design Group https://land8.com/activity/p/60706/ Mon, 20 Apr 2020 16:42:33 +0000 0 86a340dcb8208dad73b5c48972ed472f Aidan Joseph ffrench joined the group Residential Design Group https://land8.com/activity/p/60475/ Fri, 21 Feb 2020 20:12:36 +0000 0 e337ab42a76827537aa30c97c8efd9c5 Miles Hartwell joined the group Residential Design Group https://land8.com/activity/p/60146/ Mon, 16 Dec 2019 13:52:10 +0000 0 14ec294040f13e4bc7abe7ee5835dcfd Bozena Graic joined the group Residential Design Group https://land8.com/activity/p/60113/ Mon, 09 Dec 2019 13:00:18 +0000 0 95abbb16a0507b3cf6f2809432aa00c1 Lisa Zimmerman joined the group Residential Design Group https://land8.com/activity/p/60103/ Fri, 06 Dec 2019 19:31:07 +0000 0 b3b474c93d5ae5670f2821a9c8ae768f StudioCK joined the group Open Web Awards https://land8.com/activity/p/59641/ Fri, 06 Sep 2019 13:27:37 +0000 0 acadf4a9cb426d06bb9977318c7855b7 StudioCK joined the group Residential Design Group https://land8.com/activity/p/59629/ Fri, 06 Sep 2019 13:27:23 +0000 0 0817aeccc0a6a39b62bdd3ae2fd6a68a Bruce McWilliam Associates Landscape Design Group 778-809-9784 joined the group Xerophytic Landscapes https://land8.com/activity/p/53756/ Fri, 22 Jun 2018 13:36:55 +0000 0 7eb72d39566e6b3027e073e7af13cc5c Heather L. Venhaus posted an update in the group Residential Design Group: Land8 online has invited me to provide a free webinar on […] https://land8.com/activity/p/30235/ Sat, 25 Aug 2012 20:27:26 +0000 Land8 online has invited me to provide a free webinar on sustainable site design, small scale sites and residential landscapes on November 7th. What type of information you would find most useful?

]]> 0 d63c2839ed553f89929ebd6ba73460ad Matt Hawker posted an update in the group LA Downunder: Hi all, I'm an Adelaidean going into Masters of LA at Uni of Adelaide. https://land8.com/activity/p/25806/ Thu, 12 Jan 2012 20:41:02 +0000 Hi all, I’m an Adelaidean going into Masters of LA at Uni of Adelaide.

]]> 0 0fabdd34881eb6f7ed21313acd5516e8 Bruno Marques posted an update in the group Stylin' Streetscapes: Need more reasons to attend the event? Now you have the […] https://land8.com/activity/p/29273/ Thu, 13 Oct 2011 20:22:40 +0000 Need more reasons to attend the event?
Now you have the perfect one!
 

 
EFLA Registration

]]> 0 7ca94941d1f727135badf1bb183c0bbb Jamie Walsh posted an update in the group Residential Design Group: Hey Kev, funny we should be communicating this way instead […] https://land8.com/activity/p/30236/ Wed, 28 Sep 2011 05:48:32 +0000 Hey Kev, funny we should be communicating this way instead of calling but wondered if any of you out there would want to start a sub group of residential for traditional/classical. Not many out there but I think would help to focus the discussion. Not that interested in what’s ‘hip’. Trying to keep a long view. No offense to the fashionistas. ps…[Read more]

]]> 0 d10d6a7c11b4f1a05c5f1903b7db35c4 Dave Maciulis posted an update in the group Residential Design Group: Hey everyone, I recently launched a landscape Design Build […] https://land8.com/activity/p/30237/ Mon, 29 Aug 2011 16:57:53 +0000 Hey everyone, I recently launched a landscape Design Build Magazine this Spring.It focuses more on the consumer rather than the landscape architecture/ landscape designer profession. If any of you are interested at all to see what it’s all about you can visit http://www.naturallandscapemagazine.com click the magazine and you can look through the…[Read more]

]]> 0 aad8970b2c6ecdee61bf71af27bbc0ad heidi diskin posted an update in the group Residential Design Group: Hello, does anyone in the philadelphia, new York or Delaware […] https://land8.com/activity/p/30238/ Mon, 15 Aug 2011 00:54:50 +0000 Hello, does anyone in the philadelphia, new York or Delaware area have dynascape design program on their computer. Thanks for your response

]]> 0 b86b2630f92fff067a6f69fb0cf97d5e Hugh Ryan posted an update in the group Residential Design Group: Hello. I just want to let you know that at SLANT we have […] https://land8.com/activity/p/30239/ Mon, 11 Jul 2011 12:39:03 +0000 Hello. I just want to let you know that at SLANT we have just launched our second competition and this time it is an open international garden design competition and all are welcomw. Details can be viewed on http://www.slant.eu

]]> 0 60eb7906aa5a1daa363d9dac216f69ce MsM posted an update in the group LA Downunder: Hi, Im a final year LA student in Queensland. We are […] https://land8.com/activity/p/25807/ Wed, 06 Apr 2011 12:01:49 +0000 Hi, Im a final year LA student in Queensland. We are currently working with Flood Of Ideas to produce ideas for flood resilience. Details as follows. 
 
FLOOD OF IDEAS aims to provide a public forum to seek the best and the most creative ideas to respond to the threat of flood and natural disaster in the Queensland community
 
FLOOD OF IDEAS is a…[Read more]

]]> 0 2f21ba338cab9e8f6794ac9772eea2bc Cielo posted an update in the group Residential Design Group: Hello all.. Any plant buffs out there have experience with […] https://land8.com/activity/p/30240/ Thu, 10 Mar 2011 22:10:47 +0000 Hello all.. Any plant buffs out there have experience with Panicum virgatum ‘heavy metal’ or ‘Northwind’ in the SF bay area?  Based on the zone specs it should be fine but my broker hasn’t sold too many of them and couldn’t comment on how they perform in the area… any help would be appreciated.

]]> 0 c70491ce7aed74c9d89faccc09c35288 Michael Roy posted an update in the group LA Downunder: Canberra is nice, a good place to live and the UC is a good […] https://land8.com/activity/p/25808/ Tue, 19 Oct 2010 02:05:31 +0000 Canberra is nice, a good place to live and the UC is a good school too. Canberra also has an awesome setting, really doesn’t have a city feel to it not many tall buildings, lots of trees and natural landscapes all around. Its close to Sydney too and a short flight away from Melbourne. In terms of the uni courses in aus, I know quite a few people…[Read more]

]]> 0 207f623a236e3bd96db2ec586fbbdba3 Cody Thurman posted an update in the group LA Downunder: Hey guys and gals, I'm currently considering moving to Oz to […] https://land8.com/activity/p/25809/ Mon, 18 Oct 2010 22:49:46 +0000 Hey guys and gals,
I’m currently considering moving to Oz to get my MLA and was hoping to get some feedback from current practitioners in Australia about the following masters programs: University of Canberra, RMIT, University of Melbourne, University of New South Wales, and University of Adelaide. I believe the Univ. NSW masters program is not…[Read more]

]]> 0 482650ace0ac2accba9ac51aec088514 John C. Barney posted an update in the group Residential Design Group: to David -- your response was great. thanks. we are about to […] https://land8.com/activity/p/30241/ Wed, 03 Mar 2010 23:42:05 +0000 to David — your response was great. thanks. we are about to over-seed an area with native wildflower mix. have to say, had a really good chuckle, more like chortle reading your comments. then had this amazing image of you talking to some folks out in your mojave neck of the woods about carbon sequestration (mostly because I have been in that…[Read more]

]]> 0 3d460386f23a16dc7c6c30e76c63f56c Ryan A. Waggoner posted an update in the group Residential Design Group: I was wondering what sites residential designers use to find […] https://land8.com/activity/p/30242/ Wed, 03 Mar 2010 20:19:20 +0000 I was wondering what sites residential designers use to find certain products or materials. Let’s say you want to find certain types of outdoor porcelain tiles, sculptures, water features, etc. Are there sites out there that are relevant for us to use? And if so, would anyone like to share these?

]]> 0 bb46fc9013227e38011bc70ca5d60bff Dan Barnes posted an update in the group Residential Design Group: David, I love your common sense approach!!! https://land8.com/activity/p/30243/ Fri, 26 Feb 2010 14:42:11 +0000 David, I love your common sense approach!!!

]]> 0 5532215a84e287c70e7e82afe0ad1aa6 John C. Barney posted an update in the group Residential Design Group: Oops -- just saw the link in your second post -- thanks, […] https://land8.com/activity/p/30244/ Fri, 26 Feb 2010 04:18:27 +0000 Oops — just saw the link in your second post — thanks, David.

Still would be great to read the actual pub to know what was included in the study.

]]> 0 402af858f2188dfa2cddf005573cfd99 John C. Barney posted an update in the group Residential Design Group: Wow.... and I thought my comment was long winded! This is […] https://land8.com/activity/p/30245/ Fri, 26 Feb 2010 04:13:45 +0000 Wow…. and I thought my comment was long winded!

This is great, though, David. I appreciate it. It is helpful to have to have a peer reviewed pub in this conversation (it means i better try to find the one I was referencing!). And it does run contrary to the prevailing wisdom in the “green” community regarding turf. Do you have a web link or…[Read more]

]]> 0 c71cd54ba48f089dd9aa496be24e557b David Moorman posted an update in the group Residential Design Group: This is interesting: 'Corrected' UC-Irvine study shows […] https://land8.com/activity/p/30246/ Wed, 24 Feb 2010 22:21:10 +0000 This is interesting:

‘Corrected’ UC-Irvine study shows turfgrass to be positive sequester of carbon

Scientists from the Department of Earth System Science at the University of California – Irvine recently published a paper in the journal Geophysical Research Letters on January 22, 2010 titled, “Carbon Sequestration and Greenhouse Gas Emi…[Read more]

]]> 0 58991af0cab2786b7cb8db385ccc9b0b Heather L. Venhaus posted an update in the group Residential Design Group: In response to John's question "how would you propose to […] https://land8.com/activity/p/30247/ Fri, 19 Feb 2010 02:41:42 +0000 In response to John’s question “how would you propose to reduce emissions and increase sequestration through design” in addition to my comments below about how to reduce greenhouse gas emissions – landscapes can also play an active role in sequestering carbon through thoughtful plant selection and soil stewardship. Research has shown that…[Read more]

]]> 0 f6a5d073337917d34e8bb00fedebcf1a Heather L. Venhaus posted an update in the group Residential Design Group: I believe the solution is to first accept the dual […] https://land8.com/activity/p/30248/ Fri, 19 Feb 2010 01:37:42 +0000 I believe the solution is to first accept the dual responsibility built landscapes hold in both causing environmental degradation AND protecting and restoring the ecosystem services we depend upon.

I agree with David, we can not and should not eliminate turf completely from our landscapes. There are many scenarios where mowed lawn is the best…[Read more]

]]> 0 070c84db1e05a4ff58c70dacf1fee7eb John C. Barney posted an update in the group Residential Design Group: I have not read the article, Heather, David and Reid, but I […] https://land8.com/activity/p/30249/ Fri, 19 Feb 2010 01:23:12 +0000 I have not read the article, Heather, David and Reid, but I think the basic point is good one — maintenance should be consideration in designing a “sustainable residential landscape.” Even here in the SW, we will design what we think is a more sustainable landscape, and put in a water harvesting swale with cobbles. As it turns out the maintenance…[Read more]

]]> 0 5faeab68270ff7a80c46811dbbf5df02 Reid Mitchell posted an update in the group Residential Design Group: David your are correct! https://land8.com/activity/p/30250/ Thu, 18 Feb 2010 23:23:36 +0000 David your are correct!

]]> 0 5c10721a76ca6ef4457e77ee0d3ebaef David Moorman posted an update in the group Residential Design Group: @Reid - Hahahahahahahahahahaha! I love to laugh out loud! […] https://land8.com/activity/p/30251/ Thu, 18 Feb 2010 23:15:03 +0000 @Reid – Hahahahahahahahahahaha!

I love to laugh out loud! It’s good for the body. Relieves stress, improves circulation.

]]> 0 773c58c763d0dd5484dc603017c4efe1 Reid Mitchell posted an update in the group Residential Design Group: Stupid Article! https://land8.com/activity/p/30252/ Thu, 18 Feb 2010 23:07:57 +0000 Stupid Article!

]]> 0 96e95cd2743bfdaf192b823c23fd515e David Moorman posted an update in the group Residential Design Group: This study also "compare(d) carbon sequestration to nitrous […] https://land8.com/activity/p/30253/ Thu, 18 Feb 2010 23:06:49 +0000 This study also “compare(d) carbon sequestration to nitrous oxide and carbon dioxide emissions from lawn grooming practices.”

I have news for anyone willing to listen. Lawn maintenance doesn’t produce carbon “di”oxide emissions. Lawn maintenance produces carbon “mon”oxide. Carbon monoxide produces carbon dioxide which in turn is used by plants…[Read more]

]]> 0 f43389df86d1d7ff9318289a625a6d2c David Moorman posted an update in the group Residential Design Group: From the article: "It's impossible for these lawns to be net […] https://land8.com/activity/p/30254/ Thu, 18 Feb 2010 22:54:29 +0000 From the article: “It’s impossible for these lawns to be net greenhouse gas sinks because too much fuel is used to maintain them,” Townsend-Small concluded.

So what’s the solution? That’s what I want to know. Should we eliminate athletic fields and play completely? What then shall we do with those that have no place to play and engage in athletic…[Read more]

]]> 0 67a8db7624be2579f32380b5d0d42975 Heather L. Venhaus posted an update in the group Residential Design Group: Urban "Green" Space may lead to Global Warming Interesting […] https://land8.com/activity/p/30255/ Thu, 18 Feb 2010 22:16:53 +0000 Urban “Green” Space may lead to Global Warming

Interesting article about the importance of extending sustainable practices to the maintenance of our landscapes. If the implications of maintenance requirements are not considered, the benefits of sustainable design practices may be lost. I think this article also highlights the advantage of having…[Read more]

]]> 0 411e0b868069c207f047ad409e2e19d7 Jim Del Carpio posted an update in the group Residential Design Group: Phil, Ditto Dan comments on experience, common sense and to […] https://land8.com/activity/p/30256/ Thu, 18 Feb 2010 16:44:15 +0000 Phil,

Ditto Dan comments on experience, common sense and to use your company history on previous Construction estimates. I would add to his list, network(social) with local contractors and ask them for their input. Some will be glad to help out and others may not, you never know until you ask. Good Luck

]]> 0 ae966ea1a31403cd7d3096b34a84ad99 Dan Barnes posted an update in the group Residential Design Group: Phillip,I have seen several programs over the years and have […] https://land8.com/activity/p/30257/ Thu, 18 Feb 2010 16:31:26 +0000 Phillip,I have seen several programs over the years and have not been a big favorite of any of them so far. I have been in d/b for almost 28 years. I have worked in the field and behind the desk and I know how long it takes to plant a 4″ tree etc. including the stop at 7-11 for a big gulp and traffic, waiting for the semi to deliver the sod or…[Read more]

]]> 0 18a2206a11da4d3cd125ac2c6973ec22 Phillip Merritt posted an update in the group Residential Design Group: Hi, I've recently started working for a small residential […] https://land8.com/activity/p/30258/ Thu, 18 Feb 2010 16:12:30 +0000 Hi, I’ve recently started working for a small residential design/build company and I’m wondering how other people go about estimating construction costs. Is there some great piece of software that makes the process easy, or do people rely on their own knowledge of material and labor prices. It seems like the estimating software I’ve looked at are…[Read more]

]]> 0 e8895643111ec9dbf22c9313a04ee2cc Heather L. Venhaus posted an update in the group Residential Design Group: Hey Folks! Just a quick note to say hello and introduce […] https://land8.com/activity/p/30259/ Mon, 15 Feb 2010 02:54:50 +0000 Hey Folks! Just a quick note to say hello and introduce myself. After completing the 2009 report, I resigned as project manager of the Sustainable Sites Initiative to pursue other opportunities and spend more time with my 7 month old son. I am interested in the practical application of landscape sustainability in residential settings and look…[Read more]

]]> 0 40c46cd8862dd292e44a4ea3bf22dc9f Robin Alyse Doyle posted an update in the group Residential Design Group: Hands-on all-day workshop on Modeling Residential Sites with […] https://land8.com/activity/p/30260/ Fri, 25 Dec 2009 03:19:30 +0000 Hands-on all-day workshop on Modeling Residential Sites with Slope in Google SketchUp (for intermediate/advanced users) in San Francisco Feb. 20th, 2010

tal_sketchup.pdf

]]> 0 5ca3a89af53ed3d0eea0b138665f5bac Dr.Thiruvelavan posted an update in the group Residential Design Group: hai nice to join in this group https://land8.com/activity/p/30261/ Tue, 01 Dec 2009 17:09:20 +0000 hai nice to join in this group

]]> 0 2ccbca47eb9c6caa3d860c810f30525b Jason Bennink posted an update in the group Xerophytic Landscapes: Just a thought from Soil Science perspective on reducing the […] https://land8.com/activity/p/29095/ Wed, 25 Nov 2009 23:37:52 +0000 Just a thought from Soil Science perspective on reducing the water requirements for any plant. Use lots of organic material and or peat moss around the plant,(not too much) and surround other areas with sand. Make sure the drip is going on the water holding material. Sand has the lowest affinity for water while clay has the highest and organic…[Read more]

]]> 0 7218ecd387dc734b6e4e2386b190df24 umit harite posted an update in the group Xerophytic Landscapes: Hello, Hope to exchange knowledge and experience. Regards to […] https://land8.com/activity/p/29096/ Wed, 21 Oct 2009 08:11:35 +0000 Hello, Hope to exchange knowledge and experience. Regards to All. ümit harite from turkey

]]> 0 6b18b5026dac61476a214c53f2438c04 Michael G. Cluer posted an update in the group Stylin' Streetscapes: Check […] https://land8.com/activity/p/29274/ Tue, 13 Oct 2009 22:00:56 +0000 Check it.
http://exhibitions.pratt.edu/Design%20Jazz/DesignJazzHTML/DesignJazzevite.html

]]> 0 8946942161e0ceac386e346d25dcc02f Taweesak Somyoung (Wee) posted an update in the group LA Downunder: hello to all https://land8.com/activity/p/25810/ Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:33:32 +0000 hello to all

]]> 0 1cda90609b7b9110290ea44ab57564c4 Stephen Gibson posted an update in the group LA Downunder: So I started this discussion a while ago - considering a […] https://land8.com/activity/p/25811/ Tue, 06 Oct 2009 06:18:20 +0000 So I started this discussion a while ago – considering a move back to Australia from the US. Well, I finally arrived in Perth this week (my new home) and I think I’ve answered my own question – there are so many construction cranes towering over the city skyline it’s bloody amazing. And I just landed a senor position with Hassell here in Perth. So…[Read more]

]]> 0 7c4fd3287534bd04a9df63fd7b34d747 Ryland Fox posted an update in the group LA Downunder: Also, is anybody in Sydney? I am going to go up to […] https://land8.com/activity/p/25812/ Tue, 06 Oct 2009 05:37:00 +0000 Also, is anybody in Sydney? I am going to go up to McGregor’s new park at Ballast Point if anybody wants to meet up and go.

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