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STEPHANIE Landregan FASLA LEED posted an update in the group
L.A.R.E. – ANYTHING GOES 14 years, 7 months ago
The only requirement for running for office is being a citizen and the ability to raise money.
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Charles A. Warsinske posted an update in the group
L.A.R.E. – ANYTHING GOES 14 years, 7 months ago
The legislator happens to be a brick mason. I heard that only 30 percent of the people in the Washington legislature have college degrees. This might say something about their lack of support for teachers, colleges and universities.
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Ray Freeman posted an update in the group
L.A.R.E. – ANYTHING GOES 14 years, 7 months ago
Aren’t politicians wonderful? Did he do an apprenticeship to qualify for the bar exam?
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Charles A. Warsinske posted an update in the group
L.A.R.E. – ANYTHING GOES 14 years, 7 months ago
In order to pass the new practice act in Washington, we had to capitulate to a legislator who said he “is an apprentice kind of guy”. So now the state LA Board is drawing up rules for the act’s implementation. One of the areas being addressed is this aspect of the legislation. As it stands now, the law gives a big boost to kids of licensed…[Read more]
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Naomi Sachs, ASLA, EDAC posted an update in the group
LEED in Landscape Architecture 14 years, 7 months ago
Thanks much to Chad and Charles. Are there specific details that you used, or did you just design your own details for each specific site? I’m going to look at SSI and see if there are any parking lots in their case studies; looking for pictures of good examples to show client that it can look good as well as earn them LEED credits!
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Chad Shaw posted an update in the group
LEED in Landscape Architecture 14 years, 7 months ago
Naomi-
If 6″ curbs are a must, explore the possibility of using curb cuts at regular intervals or where it makes sense….the cuts will still allow runoff to enter the depression. Clay soils? Maybe grade soil towards a central trench/basin filled with gravel. Put an underdrain at the bottom of the gravel and follow Charles’ suggestion of piping…[Read more] -
Charles A. Warsinske posted an update in the group
LEED in Landscape Architecture 14 years, 7 months ago
Naomi
We have done quite a few parking lots with the planting islands as depressed catchment areas. Most of the time we have to plumb them together to get rid of the water as infiltration is not good. One problem I have seen is that these areas tend collect litter and looks bad unless cleaned oftern. -
Boilerplater posted an update in the group
LEED in Landscape Architecture 14 years, 7 months ago
I just took a little Green Associate Review the week before last as part of training for BPI (Building Performance Institute) certification. I plan to take the GA test within the next few weeks, so I’ll post how it goes.
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Naomi Sachs, ASLA, EDAC posted an update in the group
LEED in Landscape Architecture 14 years, 7 months ago
Anyone have a good detail/case study for using planting islands as small stormwater catchment areas? This is for the northeast, and the parking lot will most likely have standard curbs, but if there’s another idea… Just getting started on the project, but excited about the possibilities. Thanks!
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Oona Johnsen posted an update in the group
LEED in Landscape Architecture 14 years, 7 months ago
Has anyone taken the LEED Green Associate exam? Please share your exam experience.
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Susan Murray posted an update in the group
L.A.R.E. – ANYTHING GOES 14 years, 7 months ago
Katrina – Sorry I accidentally posted a question about the practice tests to your discussion earlier !!
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STEPHANIE Landregan FASLA LEED posted an update in the group
L.A.R.E. – ANYTHING GOES 14 years, 7 months ago
Katrina,
If your program is LAAB accredited, then you should be fine. Email me priviately and I can make some recommendations for you to address the LATC staff.
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Geoffrey Katz posted an update in the group
LEED in Landscape Architecture 14 years, 8 months ago
Baskar – Could you go into more detail with your comments…
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Baskar G posted an update in the group
LEED in Landscape Architecture 14 years, 8 months ago
natural topography( wild grasses area or growing naturally ) can take as landscaped area? or it should be neatly landscaped ( dry or xeroxscping_) area? for site selection ?.
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Oona Johnsen posted an update in the group
LEED in Landscape Architecture 14 years, 9 months ago
I also got this information from GBCI: If you area a LEED AP and you choose a specialty – there is no harm in keeping your enrollment and that if you do not report any continuing education hours at the end of the 2 years your LEED AP with Specialty credential will expire, however you will remain a LEED AP without specialty.
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Oona Johnsen posted an update in the group
LEED in Landscape Architecture 14 years, 9 months ago
FYI: LEED Credentialing Maintenance Program (CMP) – read last sentence!!
Enrollment Options: LEED APs without specialty will be provided with an enrollment window, a 2-year period between fall 2009 and fall 2011. LEED APs without specialty can view their enrollment window through My Credentials at http://www.gbci.org. The last enrollment windows close…[Read more]
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Charles A. Warsinske posted an update in the group
LEED in Landscape Architecture 14 years, 9 months ago
Its the pathogens. Greywater is almost as bad as sewer water. Getting people sick in the name of LEED does not seem to be the way to go.
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Oona Johnsen posted an update in the group
LEED in Landscape Architecture 14 years, 9 months ago
Potentially greywater could be treated in a bioswale or series of detention ponds, but in California, this system is impossible to permit (Does anyone know of any States who allow this?). However, you can treat stormwater in that method.
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Baskar G posted an update in the group
LEED in Landscape Architecture 14 years, 9 months ago
how about grey water treating with wetlands/ aerobic system? there is need for open bond rite? instead using in sewage water treatment along with chemicals?
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Oona Johnsen posted an update in the group
LEED in Landscape Architecture 14 years, 9 months ago
There are strict standards for greywater irrigation – it should not come in contact with people – therefore it is subsurface and also its application is dependent on soil percolation rate, meaning it should not pond to the surface. Not to say with all the rules it is not possible. More potable water is used irrigating landscapes than for basic…[Read more]
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