Land8 | Cihan Karakaya | Group Activity https://land8.com/members/cihankarakaya/activity/groups/ Public group activity feed of which Cihan Karakaya is a member. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 02:55:33 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=6.0.0 en-US 30 hourly 2 f846abb68a642f1c249c26bc98f19e81 Scott Bilben joined the group Drawing Shortcuts https://land8.com/activity/p/65188/ Wed, 01 Mar 2023 21:26:50 +0000 0 9abc5cad28ea92725477e66fa76b2b60 Karly joined the group Drawing Shortcuts https://land8.com/activity/p/64726/ Mon, 11 Jul 2022 19:25:43 +0000 0 f8fb73130136ce25e25c41a95095b122 Fulya M. Or joined the group Drawing Shortcuts https://land8.com/activity/p/63087/ Tue, 03 Aug 2021 08:58:29 +0000 0 426923b55ee4340f7b8116f6bbbe63bd Phillip Tinsley joined the group Drawing Shortcuts https://land8.com/activity/p/63058/ Wed, 28 Jul 2021 14:23:55 +0000 0 ffe61632890e29481d75752a23b72ff7 rgregory joined the group Drawing Shortcuts https://land8.com/activity/p/62672/ Thu, 25 Mar 2021 21:36:50 +0000 0 d362ab42ca3e543617003ff86ec0a0c7 Amelia joined the group Drawing Shortcuts https://land8.com/activity/p/62414/ Sun, 31 Jan 2021 22:18:01 +0000 0 526774703ca0dc373bc960b05c15304a Sonja Zindovic joined the group Drawing Shortcuts https://land8.com/activity/p/62291/ Wed, 06 Jan 2021 08:56:34 +0000 0 6a8d18bb92e4b94a21038da4d0eee608 Christine Gonzales joined the group Drawing Shortcuts https://land8.com/activity/p/60985/ Tue, 19 May 2020 18:45:37 +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 b3b474c93d5ae5670f2821a9c8ae768f StudioCK joined the group Drawing Shortcuts https://land8.com/activity/p/59642/ Fri, 06 Sep 2019 13:27:37 +0000 0 11e8e2807765d6a89176308815475139 Mayré Rivero Bueno joined the group Drawing Shortcuts https://land8.com/activity/p/56602/ Mon, 17 Sep 2018 19:15:42 +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 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 c8c6e6d36f2272f9c42a44f5b388d55b JIm Leggitt posted an update in the group Drawing Shortcuts: Nice drawing! I would like to know if your sketch was made […] https://land8.com/activity/p/16237/ Sat, 21 Apr 2012 19:56:20 +0000 Nice drawing! I would like to know if your sketch was made over a 3D SketchUp model. 

]]> 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 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 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 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 f88498b32e68255c826b5850dd230313 JIm Leggitt posted an update in the group Drawing Shortcuts: Thanks Tim and Cynthia. Next webinar will really get into […] https://land8.com/activity/p/16238/ Fri, 08 Apr 2011 02:15:51 +0000 Thanks Tim and Cynthia. Next webinar will really get into strategic thinking about perspectives and drawing composition – my favorites! I’ll cook up some more video clips and hopefully control the camera focus a bit more than in last night’s program.

]]> 0 020d8adbf9e3bdbbe7e0c72c9d1e8887 Cynthia Leigh posted an update in the group Drawing Shortcuts: Webinar was really great - nice mix of refresher and new […] https://land8.com/activity/p/16239/ Fri, 08 Apr 2011 01:44:33 +0000 Webinar was really great – nice mix of refresher and new info. So helpful to keep up to date on materials and processes and see through Jim’s crystal ball into the future.

]]> 0 ab839355f7dfc5341dfbc1110df7356e Tim Oliver posted an update in the group Drawing Shortcuts: Great webinar last night, Jim!  Looking forward to part 2 next week! https://land8.com/activity/p/16240/ Thu, 07 Apr 2011 20:02:18 +0000 Great webinar last night, Jim!  Looking forward to part 2 next week!

]]> 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 f51db831aaba247af56c01c3996f6a38 Andrew Spiering posted an update in the group Drawing Shortcuts: Please use this area for general comments only. If you have […] https://land8.com/activity/p/16241/ Thu, 09 Dec 2010 02:38:16 +0000 Please use this area for general comments only. If you have specific questions, please use the group’s discussion forum.

Thanks!

]]> 0 ac626f565d6eb5415d448d2fa773a04d romnick posted an update in the group The Sustainable Sites Initiative: hello friends... I'm looking for some help, ideas, or […] https://land8.com/activity/p/18650/ Sun, 20 Jun 2010 07:45:11 +0000 hello friends…
I’m looking for some help, ideas, or suggestions about my thesis topic (a sustainable waste management into a park or simply “Garbage Park”)…wherein, i want to run the park that depends on the sustainable waste management, like cost efficient and effective waste to energy methods and how it can be a sustainable,,,, etc…thanks…[Read more]

]]> 0 0f65389b22965e0a6d1e7df1052e706c Mitchell Rasor posted an update in the group The Sustainable Sites Initiative: How does LEED ND differ from SSI. https://land8.com/activity/p/18651/ Wed, 09 Jun 2010 18:25:27 +0000 How does LEED ND differ from SSI.

]]> 0 7d3b77aa6a1caa4dc191734d32b28aac Lisa Port, APLD posted an update in the group The Sustainable Sites Initiative: does anyone know of speakers or events that […] https://land8.com/activity/p/18652/ Wed, 09 Jun 2010 18:03:28 +0000 does anyone know of speakers or events that discuss/educate/explain more about SSI, that are taking place in the Seattle area?

]]> 0 277e3ea11cb028a1f19ac18b0ef06a44 Andrew Spiering posted an update in the group The Sustainable Sites Initiative: Hey Kerri, I'll do my best to be there! Thanks, Andrew https://land8.com/activity/p/18653/ Tue, 08 Jun 2010 15:45:34 +0000 Hey Kerri,

I’ll do my best to be there!

Thanks,
Andrew

]]> 0 22ee8022deb32fd3e820b028fb798594 Kerri A posted an update in the group The Sustainable Sites Initiative: The Sustainable Sites Initiative: Metrics for a greener […] https://land8.com/activity/p/18654/ Wed, 19 May 2010 22:57:45 +0000 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]

]]> 0 5078951f476cc09332e4e9a8271448be Tamera posted an update in the group The Sustainable Sites Initiative: Thanks Stephanie, I see what you mean. Thanks so much! https://land8.com/activity/p/18655/ Thu, 13 May 2010 03:18:20 +0000 Thanks Stephanie, I see what you mean. Thanks so much!

]]> 0 ec758687f8cd229af6652e35fa9b788b STEPHANIE Landregan FASLA LEED posted an update in the group The Sustainable Sites Initiative: Hello Tamera, Well, As a LEED AP, I can tell you that LEED […] https://land8.com/activity/p/18656/ Fri, 07 May 2010 22:37:48 +0000 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]

]]> 0 7be1591ab4340f65155c5bd9ad4b1b08 Keven Graham posted an update in the group The Sustainable Sites Initiative: Joy, have your Chapter Trustee or President check in with […] https://land8.com/activity/p/18657/ Fri, 26 Feb 2010 03:08:07 +0000 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.

]]> 0 11696fcf71940053ff24691935f224c3 Joy Kuebler posted an update in the group The Sustainable Sites Initiative: The NY Upstate Chapter of the ASLA is teaming with the NY […] https://land8.com/activity/p/18658/ Mon, 22 Feb 2010 16:08:23 +0000 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]

]]> 0 ca4fdaf1fc6c8b4267adc28f369dbf6d Andrew Spiering posted an update in the group The Sustainable Sites Initiative: Feel free to use the group's forum to post questions and […] https://land8.com/activity/p/18659/ Sat, 20 Feb 2010 06:11:23 +0000 Feel free to use the group’s forum to post questions and discussion topics. Just click the “+ Start Discussion” link.

Thanks!
Andrew

]]> 0 e80f7bc6379284c36cf9435bc13d645e STEPHANIE Landregan FASLA LEED posted an update in the group The Sustainable Sites Initiative: Charles, Perhaps they are hiring knowledgable Landscape […] https://land8.com/activity/p/18660/ Fri, 19 Feb 2010 22:25:10 +0000 Charles,
Perhaps they are hiring knowledgable Landscape Architects? Clearly they need help.

]]> 0 6c3b8755363632fd32b759ad70631e44 Charles A. Warsinske posted an update in the group The Sustainable Sites Initiative: My civil engineer handed me a brochure on the Filterra […] https://land8.com/activity/p/18661/ Fri, 19 Feb 2010 20:29:30 +0000 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]

]]> 0 95a7546d5a27c64f8e6b2bdb4264ceca Geoffrey Katz posted an update in the group The Sustainable Sites Initiative: I agree with Heather about building a track record of using […] https://land8.com/activity/p/18662/ Tue, 16 Feb 2010 19:33:29 +0000 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.

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