Land8 | jennifer Bloch | Group Activity https://land8.com/members/jenniferbloch/activity/groups/ Public group activity feed of which jennifer Bloch is a member. Wed, 08 Apr 2026 23:43:16 +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 313486c7da3005b05c50700bf8f0f405 Vladimir Sitta posted an update in the group Veg.itecture: The vertical walls based on hydroponics are fundamentally […] https://land8.com/activity/p/25661/ Sat, 01 Sep 2012 03:24:10 +0000 The vertical walls based on hydroponics are fundamentally unsustainable.They rely on constant monitoring by humans, they are artificial lige supporting systems unless they are fully emulating conditions that exist in nature which is rare. Unless a system is developed that invites spontaneous colonisation by plants – like porous sponge ceramics or…[Read more]

]]> 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 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 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 479e8f0fe4d7fe989d9c9680af36b25c Charles A. Warsinske posted an update in the group Veg.itecture: The "felt" fabric. Blanc's installations has two layers of […] https://land8.com/activity/p/25662/ Tue, 16 Mar 2010 21:52:36 +0000 The “felt” fabric. Blanc’s installations has two layers of fabric that he drips his water/fertilizer solution through. This is a non-soil installation. The plants root into the fabric and fed by the solution.

]]> 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]

]]> 0 411e0b868069c207f047ad409e2e19d7 Jim Del Carpio posted an update in the group Residential Design Group: Phil, Ditto Dan comments on experience, common sense and to […] https://land8.com/activity/p/30256/ Thu, 18 Feb 2010 16:44:15 +0000 Phil,

Ditto Dan comments on experience, common sense and to use your company history on previous Construction estimates. I would add to his list, network(social) with local contractors and ask them for their input. Some will be glad to help out and others may not, you never know until you ask. Good Luck

]]> 0 ae966ea1a31403cd7d3096b34a84ad99 Dan Barnes posted an update in the group Residential Design Group: Phillip,I have seen several programs over the years and have […] https://land8.com/activity/p/30257/ Thu, 18 Feb 2010 16:31:26 +0000 Phillip,I have seen several programs over the years and have not been a big favorite of any of them so far. I have been in d/b for almost 28 years. I have worked in the field and behind the desk and I know how long it takes to plant a 4″ tree etc. including the stop at 7-11 for a big gulp and traffic, waiting for the semi to deliver the sod or…[Read more]

]]> 0 18a2206a11da4d3cd125ac2c6973ec22 Phillip Merritt posted an update in the group Residential Design Group: Hi, I've recently started working for a small residential […] https://land8.com/activity/p/30258/ Thu, 18 Feb 2010 16:12:30 +0000 Hi, I’ve recently started working for a small residential design/build company and I’m wondering how other people go about estimating construction costs. Is there some great piece of software that makes the process easy, or do people rely on their own knowledge of material and labor prices. It seems like the estimating software I’ve looked at are…[Read more]

]]> 0 e9b2905cc6469657f72f17617e8880f3 Gavin Walsh posted an update in the group Veg.itecture: Hey Charles.. what do you mean by nonwoven material for a […] https://land8.com/activity/p/25663/ Mon, 15 Feb 2010 21:43:56 +0000 Hey Charles.. what do you mean by nonwoven material for a base? Are you referring to the waterproof backing or the felt?

]]> 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 40c46cd8862dd292e44a4ea3bf22dc9f Robin Alyse Doyle posted an update in the group Residential Design Group: Hands-on all-day workshop on Modeling Residential Sites with […] https://land8.com/activity/p/30260/ Fri, 25 Dec 2009 03:19:30 +0000 Hands-on all-day workshop on Modeling Residential Sites with Slope in Google SketchUp (for intermediate/advanced users) in San Francisco Feb. 20th, 2010

tal_sketchup.pdf

]]> 0 5ca3a89af53ed3d0eea0b138665f5bac Dr.Thiruvelavan posted an update in the group Residential Design Group: hai nice to join in this group https://land8.com/activity/p/30261/ Tue, 01 Dec 2009 17:09:20 +0000 hai nice to join in this group

]]> 0 42937c6c0399af8a7472cf1e2ea9ae87 Bill Kisich posted an update in the group Residential Design Group: Chris- I know exactly what mean. It would be almost […] https://land8.com/activity/p/30262/ Mon, 28 Sep 2009 20:28:49 +0000 Chris-
I know exactly what mean. It would be almost impossible to be a true advocate for the client if you were being paid a sales commission from the contractor. The commission I was referring to is more like maybe a “finders fee”, if you will. I run across all sorts of projects and not all of them are appropriate for a designer. So I refer the…[Read more]

]]> 0 39de7554ba5a2e4da299403b288fe905 Dan Barnes posted an update in the group Residential Design Group: Chirs, Here in Texas we are not required to be licensed for […] https://land8.com/activity/p/30263/ Mon, 28 Sep 2009 11:18:57 +0000 Chirs,
Here in Texas we are not required to be licensed for landscape contracting. Sometimes I wish we were because every guy that has lost his job in the last few months has become a landscaper/maintenace contractor. I am sometimes bidding against people that are brand new in the business.
I am working with several Landscape Architects like…[Read more]

]]> 0 d6f951dece66f86e48f504acb81d7e47 Ryan A. Waggoner posted an update in the group Residential Design Group: Hey Chris, We are in Phoenix, and we do mainly design and […] https://land8.com/activity/p/30264/ Sat, 26 Sep 2009 20:49:51 +0000 Hey Chris,
We are in Phoenix, and we do mainly design and subcontract the work out on high end residential designs. I believe we are the main contractor, and the work is divided accordingly.

]]> 0 8ccff2b123f97aca3eab6426ef6d145b Roger Bisbe posted an update in the group Residential Design Group: Chris, I operated a design/build company for 25 years where […] https://land8.com/activity/p/30265/ Sat, 26 Sep 2009 18:10:09 +0000 Chris,
I operated a design/build company for 25 years where most of the work we did in-house with some sub-contracting on the specialized features. I now work by myself designing and then managing the projects. I have a network of contractors that work on these projects. I have a design fee and then negotiate a management fee with the…[Read more]

]]> 0 0d1685d0d86f85fcbad8104fdc858d2c Jennifer de Graaf posted an update in the group Residential Design Group: Elif- I have learned that high-level or not, clients don't […] https://land8.com/activity/p/30266/ Sat, 26 Sep 2009 17:43:35 +0000 Elif-

I have learned that high-level or not, clients don’t read a lot of text. They’re swayed by images, sketches, pretty colors, and your passion. If you say Mondrian, show them what/who that is so they don’t have to ask. Have images that clearly delineate the connection between a Mondrian piece and your design (for example). If you communicate…[Read more]

]]> 0 5ef5eff1e6bb5ace4d1d867bf03c7f71 Bill Kisich posted an update in the group Residential Design Group: Chris- My advice: If you love design, find a couple of good […] https://land8.com/activity/p/30267/ Sat, 26 Sep 2009 16:58:23 +0000 Chris-
My advice:
If you love design, find a couple of good contractors you can send work to on a regular basis. They will (or should) pay you a commission or referal fee for the work you refer to them. They will in turn send you work, some of which they will pay you for directly. Probably a little at first, then more as your relationship builds.…[Read more]

]]> 0 e6f0fe91c9226a2d1ee391de97cee5e6 Ryan A. Waggoner posted an update in the group Residential Design Group: Hey Chris, My principal here in AZ is a licensed contractor. […] https://land8.com/activity/p/30268/ Sat, 26 Sep 2009 14:07:15 +0000 Hey Chris,
My principal here in AZ is a licensed contractor. It’s pretty involved here, but definitely opens up many opportunities…

]]> 0 18b35e0605e4048f5bb116e95428337b Charles A. Warsinske posted an update in the group Veg.itecture: I've used a variety of green roof techniques which have been […] https://land8.com/activity/p/25664/ Thu, 20 Aug 2009 14:49:49 +0000 I’ve used a variety of green roof techniques which have been more or less successful. I’m gathering information about what folks have done with green walls, the materails they have used and their success. I’ve read quite a bit about Patrick Blanc’s work but keep wondering about maintenance and costs. I’m currently looking into the nonwoven…[Read more]

]]> 0 8961616c49ae6e4c62c604679cc28ba0 Bharat Mishra posted an update in the group Residential Design Group: Hi Guys'' Greetings!!!!! An innovative design in stone […] https://land8.com/activity/p/30269/ Tue, 11 Aug 2009 10:53:37 +0000 Hi Guys”
Greetings!!!!!
An innovative design in stone surfaces that offers a customizable line for interior and exterior wall claddings
Cheers / Bharat Mishra

]]> 0 620ba36cd706ea4cac1d41b1daccfc7f kavan donohue posted an update in the group Veg.itecture: Hey Jason, looks like the department has decided to ask you […] https://land8.com/activity/p/25665/ Tue, 19 May 2009 15:07:39 +0000 Hey Jason, looks like the department has decided to ask you to lecture this coming Fall. I know it seems like it has taken forever, and I apologize but we have been very busy restructuring our program and interviewing potential department heads. The good news is that they still want you to come and lecture and the program is doing great. I also…[Read more]

]]> 0 33f9915392caba004aa1797fa6983420 Byron Douglas posted an update in the group Veg.itecture: Thanks Jason. Will have to get hold of his new book as well. https://land8.com/activity/p/25666/ Tue, 19 May 2009 14:11:55 +0000 Thanks Jason. Will have to get hold of his new book as well.

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