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Colm Dooley posted an update in the group Topos 14 years, 7 months ago
Hello,I really like the Topos magazine, I just haven’t been able to afford it in a while. When my budget allows I will re subscribe and maybe someday back date, now that will be a good day.
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Colm Dooley replied to the topic entering the LA field in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION 14 years, 8 months ago
Hi Chad,
thank you for accepting my friend request, I really liked your comments on “Lost Generation of LAs?”
I don’t think you should feel any shame regards the current situation if there where more people like you in charge in the last few decades it could be a much better situation right now. I’m not familar with the posts of younger people…[Read more]
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Colm Dooley replied to the topic entering the LA field in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION 14 years, 8 months ago
Hi Kevin,
I have to say I whole heartedly agree with Jon Quackenbush’s reply, It is important to know that it is not a get rich quick profession and it requires alot of personal input and hard work with very little return sometimes, it could be equated to a vocation. Its an enjoyable field to work in but can be very harsh at times. I am 33 years…[Read more]
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Colm Dooley replied to the topic Rain Gardens, Bio Swales, Natural storm water solutions… in the forum SUSTAINABILITY & DESIGN 14 years, 9 months ago
Hi,
I will certainly post some images of the grass roof as soon as i can. I have been taking photos through the construction phase, I only seeded the roof in september and there is not much to look at at the moment.
~I am hoping by the end of the summer there should be a nice sward and lots of wildflowers on the roof.
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Colm Dooley replied to the topic Rain Gardens, Bio Swales, Natural storm water solutions… in the forum SUSTAINABILITY & DESIGN 14 years, 9 months ago
Hi Tanya,
“One foot in the past” It’s an interesting and informed comment.
While it may be true that our older generations have one foot in the past, It would not be accurate to assume this of the younger generations in our country. With the peace process in action now for almost 16 years our country has come to a time where younger people…[Read more] -
Colm Dooley replied to the topic Rain Gardens, Bio Swales, Natural storm water solutions… in the forum SUSTAINABILITY & DESIGN 14 years, 9 months ago
Hi
I’ve just finished a 50 sq ms grass roof in my own house and I’m a happy client does that count? : )
well not happy with one of the outlets but that s my own fault, lesson learnt, i’m hoping it will inspire others. green roofs and rain gardens are the way of the future in Ireland hopefully