Groups – Activity – Doug Olsen

Baskar G posted an update in the group LEED in Landscape Architecture 14 years, 12 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?

Oona Johnsen posted an update in the group LEED in Landscape Architecture 14 years, 12 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]

Charles A. Warsinske posted an update in the group LEED in Landscape Architecture 14 years, 12 months ago

I always thought that greywater has too many pathogens to be safely used for irrigation anywhere people would come in contact with it. Not true?

Oona Johnsen posted an update in the group LEED in Landscape Architecture 15 years ago

I just started working at a new firm, Rana Creek. The first LEED project I am working on is a large scale neighborhood renovation project that will capture greywater from showers & laundry for a for landscape irrigation. It turns out from our initial calculations, all the homes intended for water harvesting collected too much water, so we needed…[Read more]

Charles A. Warsinske posted an update in the group LEED in Landscape Architecture 15 years ago

I am currently working on a classroom addition for a high school which is a LEED project. We are designing a central courtyard that demonstrates a variety of LID features. These include porous concrete paving, four rain gardens and a cistern that collects rain water from the roof. Most of the materials being used have some recycled content. We are…[Read more]

Vanessa Lindley Santos posted an update in the group LEED in Landscape Architecture 15 years ago

hi everybody, i just graduated with my MLA and was worried I couldn’t take a LEED exam without LEED experience, I scanned and attached my diploma to the registration and I’m qualified to take the LEED GA – I haven’t received the study materials yet because they’re on backorder but thought I’d let the word out

Oona Johnsen posted an update in the group LEED in Landscape Architecture 15 years ago

Is anyone working on a LEED project now? How is it going? Share with us…

Bingshan Wong posted an update in the group LEED in Landscape Architecture 15 years ago

I just received mine a few days ago too and I passed on the 27th of June.

Kevin Robert Perry posted an update in the group Green Streets 15 years, 1 month ago

By the way, it is dumping down rain in Portland right now!

Kevin Robert Perry posted an update in the group Green Streets 15 years, 1 month ago

Thank you Jason, and everyone else for the welcome into the green streets group. I really am looking forward to discussing the latest thinking with green streets with you all. Going to Kansas City, Missouri for a presentation on Tuesday and Wednesday, but I would like to post some things when I return.

Philip (PJ) Benenati posted an update in the group Green Streets 15 years, 1 month ago

Welcome Kevin. It’s great to have you involved with our group. I am a big fan of much of your work which has continued to push the envelope for innovative LID solutions.

I also wanted to mention that I just recently moved to Seattle to pursue 2 Professional certificate Programs at The University of Washington. One is in Wetland Science and M…[Read more]

Deborah Christman posted an update in the group Green Streets 15 years, 1 month ago

Welcome Kevin! Thanks Jason for your comments on maintenance. After e-mail chats with many people, the fundamental move is to have regular inspections to look for needed maintenance patterns. I agree that it is a relatively new field for L. archs, and so the phrase “moving target” is apropos for the moment.

Michael G. Cluer posted an update in the group Green Streets 15 years, 1 month ago

Hey folks, check it out!
http://exhibitions.pratt.edu/Design%20Jazz/DesignJazzHTML/DesignJazzevite.html

Ryan A. Waggoner posted an update in the group LEED in Landscape Architecture 15 years, 2 months ago

i passed mine in march i think, and it didn’t post on the website for 4 months and i just received my certificate yesterday.

Tim Marten posted an update in the group LEED in Landscape Architecture 15 years, 2 months ago

I called the USGBC a week or two back they are just beginning to print certificates for those who passed between may and june.

Stephen Gibson posted an update in the group LEED in Landscape Architecture 15 years, 2 months ago

I’m in Southern California too and passed the exam just before the cutoff – it only took 6 or so weeks to get my certificate and listing on the website. I know they are a little behind because of the rush to take the exam before the v2.2 cutoff, but I would be a little more proactive if I was you…you don’t want this to fall through the cracks…[Read more]

Bingshan Wong posted an update in the group LEED in Landscape Architecture 15 years, 2 months ago

thanks. i did check the website and didn’t see my name listed yet but hopeful as you said they are probably just behind schedule.

Oona Johnsen posted an update in the group LEED in Landscape Architecture 15 years, 2 months ago

Check your status on the USGBC web site. If you are listed as a LEED AP there, everything should be fine and you can assume they are just behind in sending out the certificates.

Bingshan Wong posted an update in the group LEED in Landscape Architecture 15 years, 2 months ago

i passed the exam at the end of june and still haven’t received the certificate. anybody has any idea what is going on? i am based in southern california. thanks.