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Lisa Port, APLD posted an update in the group The Sustainable Sites Initiative 14 years, 5 months ago

does anyone know of speakers or events that discuss/educate/explain more about SSI, that are taking place in the Seattle area?

Andrew Spiering posted an update in the group The Sustainable Sites Initiative 14 years, 5 months ago

Hey Kerri,

I’ll do my best to be there!

Thanks,
Andrew

Kerri A posted an update in the group The Sustainable Sites Initiative 14 years, 6 months ago

The Sustainable Sites Initiative: Metrics for a greener City” with Allegra Bukojemsky and April Philips
June 10, 2010 6:30 pm
AIA San Francisco, 130 Sutter Street, Suite 600

The Sustainable Sites Initiative SITES TM is the nation’s first rating system for the design, construction and maintenance of sustainable landscapes. This missing link in g…[Read more]

Tamera posted an update in the group The Sustainable Sites Initiative 14 years, 6 months ago

Thanks Stephanie, I see what you mean. Thanks so much!

STEPHANIE Landregan FASLA LEED posted an update in the group The Sustainable Sites Initiative 14 years, 6 months ago

Hello Tamera,
Well, As a LEED AP, I can tell you that LEED doesn’t deal with the spaces BETWEEN the buildings on a level that is watershed centric, site planning, soils responsive. LEED does not give points for passive solutions, but favors mechanical solutions. In so many ways, LEED is very narrow, and SSI is very broad. Those are just a few…[Read more]

Louise Leff posted an update in the group Portfolios and Resumes – Design Strategies 14 years, 7 months ago

I seem to have left off my website address.
http://www.lefflandscape.com
Comments are appreciated about whether or not I should change it to be interactive.
Thanks

Glenn Sovie posted an update in the group Portfolios and Resumes – Design Strategies 14 years, 7 months ago

I created my website a few weeks back, just with a taste of my work, I figure if prospective employers/ clients like what they see, they can ask for more.

First attempt at this, any criticism would be helpful. Let me know what you think.

http://www.glennsovie.com

Louise Leff posted an update in the group Portfolios and Resumes – Design Strategies 14 years, 7 months ago

I primarily use my website for my portfolio.

It was done several years ago. Now with blogging supposedly so important in marketing, I’m wondering if I need to re-do my site so that it can be interactive. Any opinions?

Keven Graham posted an update in the group The Sustainable Sites Initiative 14 years, 9 months ago

Joy, have your Chapter Trustee or President check in with Liz at ASLA national and she can certainly help find appropriate speakers for you. Also, the ASLA Sustainable Design & Development PPN can help guide you as well. We have many talented speakers that can address many different aspects of this topic.

Joy Kuebler posted an update in the group The Sustainable Sites Initiative 14 years, 9 months ago

The NY Upstate Chapter of the ASLA is teaming with the NY State AIA for the first time ever to put a JOINT conference together! Sustainability is a particular topic that is HOT on both arenas. Please feel free to let me know if there are people interested in presenting at the conference regarding the SSI to LEED roll out, or to a particularly…[Read more]

Andrew Spiering posted an update in the group The Sustainable Sites Initiative 14 years, 9 months ago

Feel free to use the group’s forum to post questions and discussion topics. Just click the “+ Start Discussion” link.

Thanks!
Andrew

STEPHANIE Landregan FASLA LEED posted an update in the group The Sustainable Sites Initiative 14 years, 9 months ago

Charles,
Perhaps they are hiring knowledgable Landscape Architects? Clearly they need help.

Charles A. Warsinske posted an update in the group The Sustainable Sites Initiative 14 years, 9 months ago

My civil engineer handed me a brochure on the Filterra Bioretention System which appears to be a vault, filled with gravel, sand and a little peat moss that takes in and filters storm water. The vault is topped with a tree grate where you plant a plant from the recommended list provided by Filterra. Has anyone used this system? They recommend that…[Read more]

Geoffrey Katz posted an update in the group The Sustainable Sites Initiative 14 years, 9 months ago

I agree with Heather about building a track record of using the SSI. It is through application in the real world that tools like the SSI show their strengths and value.

Heather L. Venhaus posted an update in the group The Sustainable Sites Initiative 14 years, 9 months ago

I am anxious to see the outcome of the pilot projects. I think the real world application and testing of Sites is of the upmost importance and we will learn a great deal from this process.

In order to continue building natural capital through the design construction and maintenance of regenerative systems, we need to see the application of…[Read more]

Steven Rodie posted an update in the group The Sustainable Sites Initiative 14 years, 9 months ago

Hi Heather! You and I have had many past conversations when you were in the trenches with SSI. So what are your current thoughts from your new perspective relative to what needs to happen to keep the SSI momentum going? Is practical application the key….or are there other issues that are just as critical?

You’ve been a great resource…..hope…[Read more]

Heather L. Venhaus posted an update in the group The Sustainable Sites Initiative 14 years, 9 months ago

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 excited to hear your thoughts and concentrate more strongly on the practical application of the…[Read more]

Matthew Schafer posted an update in the group The Sustainable Sites Initiative 15 years, 2 months ago

Did anyone go to Chicago and see any SSI presentations? Anything good?

Anu M posted an update in the group Portfolios and Resumes – Design Strategies 15 years, 2 months ago

Brittany, 1 of my tips would be to write a personalized cover letter for each position that you are applying for… Also keep it crisp, clean and oriented towards that specific job….All the best!