Chad Weinand

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?

A colleague and I are collecting examples of stormwater mitigation installations that have been around for at least five years. We are trying to find out if they continue to function well and continue to look good enough to please the public. 

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.

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?

I am all for sustainability, but we can still need to make it blend into  the enviroment …………………………………..Dome What dome

Last day for early bird registration for Central States Conference!  Save some money and knock out a bunch of continuing education credits.  We will see you there!

2012 Central States Conference will be held May 2nd-4th in Kansas City.  More information here: Central States. Great speakers, great event!

Does anyone have a good source for cost information on the difference between a regular streetscape and one that incorporates bioretention? Thanks

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]

Early registration for FIU LABASH 2012 has been extended for 1 week, don’t miss out register today!

Early registration for FIU LABASH 2012 has been extended for 1 week, don’t miss out register today!

I am interested in some LID continuing education resources (books, classes, conferences, etc).  Any recommendations?

The Sustainable Sites Initiative (SITES) is gaining momentum with an announcement they have certified the nation’s first three projects.  As a landscape architect professional, would you become a SITES AP?

Hi Oona, I was involved in the Redwood Empire Chapter when I lived in Sonoma County. It did help me with networking and learning about specific sustainability topics. Suzan

Are you involved in your local USGBC chapter?  How has it benefited your career, if at all?

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]

LEED GA – is it worth it?

Save the date! Be on the lookout for information for “Landscapade”.  A reason for LA alumni to come back to campus, socialize and enjoy KSU take on Iowa State.  December 3-4.

Need more reasons to attend?
Now you have the opportunity!
 

 

Need more reasons to attend?
Now you have the opportunity!