Land8 | Heather L. Venhaus | Activity https://land8.com/members/heatherl-venhaus/activity/ Activity feed for Heather L. Venhaus. Tue, 07 Apr 2026 20:35:21 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=6.0.0 en-US 30 hourly 2 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 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 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 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 7eb72d39566e6b3027e073e7af13cc5c Heather L. Venhaus posted an update in the group Residential Design Group: Land8 online has invited me to provide a free webinar on […] https://land8.com/activity/p/30235/ Sat, 25 Aug 2012 20:27:26 +0000 Land8 online has invited me to provide a free webinar on sustainable site design, small scale sites and residential landscapes on November 7th. What type of information you would find most useful?

]]> 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 26907ff76fa430a87c5b0a504931416d Heather L. Venhaus replied to the topic Cristo's Over the River: Over the Rainbow, Overdone or Overblown? in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/cristos-over-the-river-over-the-rainbow-overdone-or-overblown/#post-158685 Sat, 04 Feb 2012 17:00:22 +0000 I like the idea of drawing attention to our waterways and the many pressures placed upon them.  The wrinkle I see in the concept is that it is beautiful, maybe not as beautiful as the river but certainly not an eye-sore.  Wouldn’t it be more effective to cover the river with something that is not visually appealing?  To help us understand how we…[Read more]

]]> 0 77dff0f2fe710cc8502600ed01b0b051 Heather L. Venhaus replied to the topic Real Landscape Architecture, no certification required in the forum SUSTAINABILITY & DESIGN https://land8.com/forums/topic/real-landscape-architecture-no-certification-required/#post-159642 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 22:18:37 +0000 Amazing!  What a wonderful example of regenerative design – I love how the local children are taught the craft and anticipate their grandchildren using the bridges.  I want to go visit!

]]> 0 58991af0cab2786b7cb8db385ccc9b0b Heather L. Venhaus posted an update in the group Residential Design Group: In response to John's question "how would you propose to […] https://land8.com/activity/p/30247/ Fri, 19 Feb 2010 02:41:42 +0000 In response to John’s question “how would you propose to reduce emissions and increase sequestration through design” in addition to my comments below about how to reduce greenhouse gas emissions – landscapes can also play an active role in sequestering carbon through thoughtful plant selection and soil stewardship. Research has shown that…[Read more]

]]> 0 f6a5d073337917d34e8bb00fedebcf1a Heather L. Venhaus posted an update in the group Residential Design Group: I believe the solution is to first accept the dual […] https://land8.com/activity/p/30248/ Fri, 19 Feb 2010 01:37:42 +0000 I believe the solution is to first accept the dual responsibility built landscapes hold in both causing environmental degradation AND protecting and restoring the ecosystem services we depend upon.

I agree with David, we can not and should not eliminate turf completely from our landscapes. There are many scenarios where mowed lawn is the best…[Read more]

]]> 0 67a8db7624be2579f32380b5d0d42975 Heather L. Venhaus posted an update in the group Residential Design Group: Urban "Green" Space may lead to Global Warming Interesting […] https://land8.com/activity/p/30255/ Thu, 18 Feb 2010 22:16:53 +0000 Urban “Green” Space may lead to Global Warming

Interesting article about the importance of extending sustainable practices to the maintenance of our landscapes. If the implications of maintenance requirements are not considered, the benefits of sustainable design practices may be lost. I think this article also highlights the advantage of having…[Read more]

]]> 0 e067051a945b686ab7d5dd5283b2eadb Heather L. Venhaus posted an update in the group LEED in Landscape Architecture: Hey Folks! Just a quick note to say hello and introduce […] https://land8.com/activity/p/23532/ Tue, 16 Feb 2010 19:46:27 +0000 Hey Folks! Just a quick note to say hello and introduce myself. After completing the 2009 report, I resigned as project manager of the Sustainable Sites Initiative to pursue other opportunities and spend more time with my 7 month old son. I am currently working with the USGBC as a subject matter expert to incorporate portions of the Sustainable…[Read more]

]]> 0 b8dabf6043c8d054bd04c94fecde70c6 Heather L. Venhaus posted an update in the group The Sustainable Sites Initiative: I am anxious to see the outcome of the pilot projects. I […] https://land8.com/activity/p/18663/ Tue, 16 Feb 2010 19:15:10 +0000 I am anxious to see the outcome of the pilot projects. I think the real world application and testing of Sites is of the upmost importance and we will learn a great deal from this process.

In order to continue building natural capital through the design construction and maintenance of regenerative systems, we need to see the application of…[Read more]

]]> 0 e8895643111ec9dbf22c9313a04ee2cc Heather L. Venhaus posted an update in the group Residential Design Group: Hey Folks! Just a quick note to say hello and introduce […] https://land8.com/activity/p/30259/ Mon, 15 Feb 2010 02:54:50 +0000 Hey Folks! Just a quick note to say hello and introduce myself. After completing the 2009 report, I resigned as project manager of the Sustainable Sites Initiative to pursue other opportunities and spend more time with my 7 month old son. I am interested in the practical application of landscape sustainability in residential settings and look…[Read more]

]]> 0 6ab7bb2fbd29582fc98580c00ebbf326 Heather L. Venhaus posted an update in the group The Sustainable Sites Initiative: Hey Folks! Just a quick note to say hello and introduce […] https://land8.com/activity/p/18665/ Mon, 15 Feb 2010 02:49:11 +0000 Hey Folks! Just a quick note to say hello and introduce myself. After completing the 2009 report, I resigned as project manager of the Sustainable Sites Initiative to pursue other opportunities and spend more time with my 7 month old son. I am excited to hear your thoughts and concentrate more strongly on the practical application of the…[Read more]

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