Land8 | Heather Smith | Group Activity https://land8.com/members/heathersmith/activity/groups/ Public group activity feed of which Heather Smith is a member. Fri, 10 Apr 2026 13:50:42 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=6.0.0 en-US 30 hourly 2 2b47ca5e47354229685041cc9de3807f Phillip Tinsley joined the group Residential Design Group https://land8.com/activity/p/63054/ Wed, 28 Jul 2021 14:23:40 +0000 0 83c21700c4aaa4381199ccae51bdebf1 Morvarid joined the group Residential Design Group https://land8.com/activity/p/63012/ Fri, 16 Jul 2021 00:15:03 +0000 0 e33ac8b0359bea8bc19df67d31b41223 Amelia joined the group Residential Design Group https://land8.com/activity/p/62420/ Sun, 31 Jan 2021 22:18:57 +0000 0 498c26f95dedc2f812b33e0d5279633a Miguel A. Medina joined the group Residential Design Group https://land8.com/activity/p/60706/ Mon, 20 Apr 2020 16:42:33 +0000 0 86a340dcb8208dad73b5c48972ed472f Aidan Joseph ffrench joined the group Residential Design Group https://land8.com/activity/p/60475/ Fri, 21 Feb 2020 20:12:36 +0000 0 e337ab42a76827537aa30c97c8efd9c5 Miles Hartwell joined the group Residential Design Group https://land8.com/activity/p/60146/ Mon, 16 Dec 2019 13:52:10 +0000 0 14ec294040f13e4bc7abe7ee5835dcfd Bozena Graic joined the group Residential Design Group https://land8.com/activity/p/60113/ Mon, 09 Dec 2019 13:00:18 +0000 0 95abbb16a0507b3cf6f2809432aa00c1 Lisa Zimmerman joined the group Residential Design Group https://land8.com/activity/p/60103/ Fri, 06 Dec 2019 19:31:07 +0000 0 acadf4a9cb426d06bb9977318c7855b7 StudioCK joined the group Residential Design Group https://land8.com/activity/p/59629/ Fri, 06 Sep 2019 13:27:23 +0000 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 f2c44a1ab6d79440341db2a8a70dc35d Zhenyu Liu posted an update in the group UILA: Hi, everyone!!! https://land8.com/activity/p/18185/ Thu, 23 Aug 2012 05:34:41 +0000 Hi, everyone!!!

]]> 0 63d2fa4ebec67a4fe82ef1433f8d5348 Renzo Amato posted an update in the group BUSINESS HELPS: Hy! Merry Christmas and happy new year! https://land8.com/activity/p/24460/ Sun, 25 Dec 2011 11:16:16 +0000 Hy! Merry Christmas and happy new year!

]]> 0 c409c81b94737b2cfa3b08f4ffb945b6 Jonathan Smith, RLA posted an update in the group Design/Build: I'm interviewing for a PM position with a high end design […] https://land8.com/activity/p/16704/ Sat, 01 Oct 2011 14:21:36 +0000 I’m interviewing for a PM position with a high end design build company in Seattle next week.
I own a design build company but have never worked for anyone else.
What would you ask me?

]]> 0 7ca94941d1f727135badf1bb183c0bbb Jamie Walsh posted an update in the group Residential Design Group: Hey Kev, funny we should be communicating this way instead […] https://land8.com/activity/p/30236/ Wed, 28 Sep 2011 05:48:32 +0000 Hey Kev, funny we should be communicating this way instead of calling but wondered if any of you out there would want to start a sub group of residential for traditional/classical. Not many out there but I think would help to focus the discussion. Not that interested in what’s ‘hip’. Trying to keep a long view. No offense to the fashionistas. ps…[Read more]

]]> 0 d10d6a7c11b4f1a05c5f1903b7db35c4 Dave Maciulis posted an update in the group Residential Design Group: Hey everyone, I recently launched a landscape Design Build […] https://land8.com/activity/p/30237/ Mon, 29 Aug 2011 16:57:53 +0000 Hey everyone, I recently launched a landscape Design Build Magazine this Spring.It focuses more on the consumer rather than the landscape architecture/ landscape designer profession. If any of you are interested at all to see what it’s all about you can visit http://www.naturallandscapemagazine.com click the magazine and you can look through the…[Read more]

]]> 0 aad8970b2c6ecdee61bf71af27bbc0ad heidi diskin posted an update in the group Residential Design Group: Hello, does anyone in the philadelphia, new York or Delaware […] https://land8.com/activity/p/30238/ Mon, 15 Aug 2011 00:54:50 +0000 Hello, does anyone in the philadelphia, new York or Delaware area have dynascape design program on their computer. Thanks for your response

]]> 0 b86b2630f92fff067a6f69fb0cf97d5e Hugh Ryan posted an update in the group Residential Design Group: Hello. I just want to let you know that at SLANT we have […] https://land8.com/activity/p/30239/ Mon, 11 Jul 2011 12:39:03 +0000 Hello. I just want to let you know that at SLANT we have just launched our second competition and this time it is an open international garden design competition and all are welcomw. Details can be viewed on http://www.slant.eu

]]> 0 66fbd60e1b0980ac5549625ba3fef503 Bob Dawson posted an update in the group Design/Build: I am a landscape designer and owner of a D/B company in […] https://land8.com/activity/p/16705/ Thu, 26 May 2011 00:16:09 +0000 I am a landscape designer and owner of a D/B company in Australia I also owned a native plant w’sale and retail nursery for 20 years I have been in the industry for about 35 years .I’m always looking for new ideas and am happy to share with other s I am using Vectorworks landmark for my designs and learning new things every day from this design…[Read more]

]]> 0 43b256473924dc69efb1b2d62d30df2b Heather Smith posted an update in the group Design/Build: Hello from beautiful Moscow, Idaho! https://land8.com/activity/p/16706/ Sat, 21 May 2011 17:58:04 +0000 Hello from beautiful Moscow, Idaho!

]]> 0 2f21ba338cab9e8f6794ac9772eea2bc Cielo posted an update in the group Residential Design Group: Hello all.. Any plant buffs out there have experience with […] https://land8.com/activity/p/30240/ Thu, 10 Mar 2011 22:10:47 +0000 Hello all.. Any plant buffs out there have experience with Panicum virgatum ‘heavy metal’ or ‘Northwind’ in the SF bay area?  Based on the zone specs it should be fine but my broker hasn’t sold too many of them and couldn’t comment on how they perform in the area… any help would be appreciated.

]]> 0 22a5b8effe3770390851bee8be153890 mauiBob posted an update in the group UILA: Oohh yes, remember the 7200 PowerMac I had sitting in the LA […] https://land8.com/activity/p/18186/ Sat, 05 Mar 2011 01:29:47 +0000 Oohh yes, remember the 7200 PowerMac I had sitting in the LA studio? Maybe not. But, I donated it in 2005 while living in Las Vegas. It finally became to slow for internet use and I maxed out on RAM and hard drive storage for it. Those were some great times, in school, huh? Work on projects with no budgets and endless time spent on it. Too bad it…[Read more]

]]> 0 467e1add2d78cdf45cb1a57fdf26b8f5 Andrew Garulay, RLA posted an update in the group UILA: Oh, Robert, still the Mac Man! What happened to San Diego? https://land8.com/activity/p/18187/ Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:10:17 +0000 Oh, Robert, still the Mac Man! What happened to San Diego?

]]> 0 3f7714e7a1a036dcca274ae256b38907 Scott Lebsack posted an update in the group UILA: How are you all fairing? Running on my 3rd week of […] https://land8.com/activity/p/18189/ Mon, 28 Feb 2011 16:56:23 +0000 How are you all fairing? Running on my 3rd week of unemployment today. hoping to go back in the next month, but who knows?

]]> 0 b07b7453797396e05a14060304dd9aa9 mauiBob posted an update in the group UILA: Aloha! Unfortunately, I haven't been back to Moscow since […] https://land8.com/activity/p/18190/ Sun, 27 Feb 2011 09:46:58 +0000 Aloha! Unfortunately, I haven’t been back to Moscow since leaving in December 1998. I heard about all the changes on campus via my weekly Vandal email report. I lived in the LA studio, library and Art department’s McIntosh computer lab. Those PowerMacs were awesome!

]]> 0 7a13cf5b678f5aac82ba67283fe41cb4 Craig A Raines posted an update in the group UILA: Oldster alert....85 grad here. https://land8.com/activity/p/18191/ Sun, 27 Feb 2011 02:23:46 +0000 Oldster alert….85 grad here.

]]> 0 7b36c1eca36c1c1fc02f82253f11c8d8 Scott Lebsack posted an update in the group UILA: Sorry I din't mention it. The website was done using […] https://land8.com/activity/p/18192/ Mon, 22 Nov 2010 22:39:32 +0000 Sorry I din’t mention it. The website was done using Squarespace.com as a content management application. It is kind of expensive but the control we have is wonderful. Just having control of the site, being able to update as we please is worth the $$ small site is about $9/mo ours is about $12. there is a free 30-day trial. if you decide to try,…[Read more]

]]> 0 10a46b38defb75139c0df2795addc6b4 Heather Smith posted an update in the group UILA: Oh also that link to the UI web page does not work...I […] https://land8.com/activity/p/18193/ Thu, 18 Nov 2010 04:54:43 +0000 Oh also that link to the UI web page does not work…I wonder if there is a new one.

]]> 0 54a50641df4eb4adfd7a8ac13d4ff62b Heather Smith posted an update in the group UILA: Greetings from Moscow! I saw Chance Munns name and had to […] https://land8.com/activity/p/18194/ Thu, 18 Nov 2010 04:53:55 +0000 Greetings from Moscow! I saw Chance Munns name and had to check it out. 🙂 I will have to tell Jon to join up too.

]]> 0 e6183760e28e6faa51cfeb13bd5947e7 Scott Lebsack posted an update in the group UILA: Thanks for the feedback. https://land8.com/activity/p/18195/ Fri, 29 Oct 2010 18:43:49 +0000 Thanks for the feedback.

]]> 0 29bf562bad1bf89b3312bb6dd08f7bc0 Chuck B. Edwards posted an update in the group UILA: Scott, Your site looks great. I really like the colors, […] https://land8.com/activity/p/18196/ Tue, 26 Oct 2010 21:54:14 +0000 Scott,

Your site looks great. I really like the colors, layout and photos!
It looks like to get to work on some really fun projects.

]]> 0 6a0fda774390abc55b7889d0f47147df Scott Lebsack posted an update in the group UILA: Just finished a new website for work. Did the work in-house, […] https://land8.com/activity/p/18197/ Tue, 26 Oct 2010 21:46:12 +0000 Just finished a new website for work. Did the work in-house, but was easy with Squarespace.com, http://www.byla.us check it out and let me know what you think. Have since begun a site for the Architect downstairs who’s flash guy abandon him… pretty interesting side gig.

]]> 0 557feb294f85a2df9cec536551925180 Scott Lebsack posted an update in the group UILA: I'm headed back for a football game Nov. 6th. Hope to get a […] https://land8.com/activity/p/18198/ Tue, 26 Oct 2010 21:44:16 +0000 I’m headed back for a football game Nov. 6th. Hope to get a chance to visit a few folks and walk the arboretum if the weather is good.

]]> 0 b3e0b013492fa1b19054fe8a02e4d07b mark foster posted an update in the group Design/Build: Jonathon and Peter, I'm a new member to land8 and this […] https://land8.com/activity/p/16707/ Tue, 26 Oct 2010 18:25:30 +0000 Jonathon and Peter,

I’m a new member to land8 and this group, and I just wanted to introduce myself. I’m a LA, owner of a D/B firm in the mid east U.S. (primarily construction), practicing for 30 years. I have an interest in sharing and learning about methods of using ordinary materials in unusual ways, and this may be a good avenue–learning and…[Read more]

]]> 0 991378501f60cf5c9d38a48115a0e4f7 Peter Mahony posted an update in the group Design/Build: Why do so-called award-winning projects never have handrails […] https://land8.com/activity/p/16708/ Wed, 08 Sep 2010 02:03:15 +0000 Why do so-called award-winning projects never have handrails on steps with more than 3 risers?

]]> 0 2066d1378d97b1ba9931cb2e29f0d734 Andrew Garulay, RLA posted an update in the group UILA: I just got back from visiting the U of Idaho for the first […] https://land8.com/activity/p/18199/ Thu, 22 Apr 2010 23:38:17 +0000 I just got back from visiting the U of Idaho for the first time in 11 years. Lots of new (to me) stuff. I talked to Gary and Toru, but did not get back to see anyone else – lots of people to see outside of the U. Did see a few former employers (Frank Bennett and also Jon Decker) and some co-workers. …..and a lot of good friends in the region.

I…[Read more]

]]> 0 482650ace0ac2accba9ac51aec088514 John C. Barney posted an update in the group Residential Design Group: to David -- your response was great. thanks. we are about to […] https://land8.com/activity/p/30241/ Wed, 03 Mar 2010 23:42:05 +0000 to David — your response was great. thanks. we are about to over-seed an area with native wildflower mix. have to say, had a really good chuckle, more like chortle reading your comments. then had this amazing image of you talking to some folks out in your mojave neck of the woods about carbon sequestration (mostly because I have been in that…[Read more]

]]> 0 3d460386f23a16dc7c6c30e76c63f56c Ryan A. Waggoner posted an update in the group Residential Design Group: I was wondering what sites residential designers use to find […] https://land8.com/activity/p/30242/ Wed, 03 Mar 2010 20:19:20 +0000 I was wondering what sites residential designers use to find certain products or materials. Let’s say you want to find certain types of outdoor porcelain tiles, sculptures, water features, etc. Are there sites out there that are relevant for us to use? And if so, would anyone like to share these?

]]> 0 bb46fc9013227e38011bc70ca5d60bff Dan Barnes posted an update in the group Residential Design Group: David, I love your common sense approach!!! https://land8.com/activity/p/30243/ Fri, 26 Feb 2010 14:42:11 +0000 David, I love your common sense approach!!!

]]> 0 5532215a84e287c70e7e82afe0ad1aa6 John C. Barney posted an update in the group Residential Design Group: Oops -- just saw the link in your second post -- thanks, […] https://land8.com/activity/p/30244/ Fri, 26 Feb 2010 04:18:27 +0000 Oops — just saw the link in your second post — thanks, David.

Still would be great to read the actual pub to know what was included in the study.

]]> 0 402af858f2188dfa2cddf005573cfd99 John C. Barney posted an update in the group Residential Design Group: Wow.... and I thought my comment was long winded! This is […] https://land8.com/activity/p/30245/ Fri, 26 Feb 2010 04:13:45 +0000 Wow…. and I thought my comment was long winded!

This is great, though, David. I appreciate it. It is helpful to have to have a peer reviewed pub in this conversation (it means i better try to find the one I was referencing!). And it does run contrary to the prevailing wisdom in the “green” community regarding turf. Do you have a web link or…[Read more]

]]> 0 c71cd54ba48f089dd9aa496be24e557b David Moorman posted an update in the group Residential Design Group: This is interesting: 'Corrected' UC-Irvine study shows […] https://land8.com/activity/p/30246/ Wed, 24 Feb 2010 22:21:10 +0000 This is interesting:

‘Corrected’ UC-Irvine study shows turfgrass to be positive sequester of carbon

Scientists from the Department of Earth System Science at the University of California – Irvine recently published a paper in the journal Geophysical Research Letters on January 22, 2010 titled, “Carbon Sequestration and Greenhouse Gas Emi…[Read more]

]]> 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 070c84db1e05a4ff58c70dacf1fee7eb John C. Barney posted an update in the group Residential Design Group: I have not read the article, Heather, David and Reid, but I […] https://land8.com/activity/p/30249/ Fri, 19 Feb 2010 01:23:12 +0000 I have not read the article, Heather, David and Reid, but I think the basic point is good one — maintenance should be consideration in designing a “sustainable residential landscape.” Even here in the SW, we will design what we think is a more sustainable landscape, and put in a water harvesting swale with cobbles. As it turns out the maintenance…[Read more]

]]> 0 5faeab68270ff7a80c46811dbbf5df02 Reid Mitchell posted an update in the group Residential Design Group: David your are correct! https://land8.com/activity/p/30250/ Thu, 18 Feb 2010 23:23:36 +0000 David your are correct!

]]> 0 5c10721a76ca6ef4457e77ee0d3ebaef David Moorman posted an update in the group Residential Design Group: @Reid - Hahahahahahahahahahaha! I love to laugh out loud! […] https://land8.com/activity/p/30251/ Thu, 18 Feb 2010 23:15:03 +0000 @Reid – Hahahahahahahahahahaha!

I love to laugh out loud! It’s good for the body. Relieves stress, improves circulation.

]]> 0 773c58c763d0dd5484dc603017c4efe1 Reid Mitchell posted an update in the group Residential Design Group: Stupid Article! https://land8.com/activity/p/30252/ Thu, 18 Feb 2010 23:07:57 +0000 Stupid Article!

]]> 0 96e95cd2743bfdaf192b823c23fd515e David Moorman posted an update in the group Residential Design Group: This study also "compare(d) carbon sequestration to nitrous […] https://land8.com/activity/p/30253/ Thu, 18 Feb 2010 23:06:49 +0000 This study also “compare(d) carbon sequestration to nitrous oxide and carbon dioxide emissions from lawn grooming practices.”

I have news for anyone willing to listen. Lawn maintenance doesn’t produce carbon “di”oxide emissions. Lawn maintenance produces carbon “mon”oxide. Carbon monoxide produces carbon dioxide which in turn is used by plants…[Read more]

]]> 0 f43389df86d1d7ff9318289a625a6d2c David Moorman posted an update in the group Residential Design Group: From the article: "It's impossible for these lawns to be net […] https://land8.com/activity/p/30254/ Thu, 18 Feb 2010 22:54:29 +0000 From the article: “It’s impossible for these lawns to be net greenhouse gas sinks because too much fuel is used to maintain them,” Townsend-Small concluded.

So what’s the solution? That’s what I want to know. Should we eliminate athletic fields and play completely? What then shall we do with those that have no place to play and engage in athletic…[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]

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