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Tamera posted an update in the group The Sustainable Sites Initiative 14 years, 6 months ago
Thanks Stephanie, I see what you mean. Thanks so much!
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STEPHANIE Landregan FASLA LEED posted an update in the group The Sustainable Sites Initiative 14 years, 6 months ago
Hello Tamera,
Well, As a LEED AP, I can tell you that LEED doesn’t deal with the spaces BETWEEN the buildings on a level that is watershed centric, site planning, soils responsive. LEED does not give points for passive solutions, but favors mechanical solutions. In so many ways, LEED is very narrow, and SSI is very broad. Those are just a few…[Read more] -
Robert Schäfer posted an update in the group Topos 14 years, 7 months ago
Hello Colm
it seems that money is a big issue when it comes to subscriptions. But as long as you get good value for your bucks or pounds it is a good inverstment. If Guinness is good for you, Topos is better 😉 -
Colm Dooley posted an update in the group Topos 14 years, 7 months ago
Hello,I really like the Topos magazine, I just haven’t been able to afford it in a while. When my budget allows I will re subscribe and maybe someday back date, now that will be a good day.
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Robert Schäfer posted an update in the group Topos 14 years, 7 months ago
Hello and welcome!
This is the new group Topos. We would like to discuss here communication and media issues related to Landscape Architecture and relevant publications – and, for sure: promote Topos. -
Keven Graham posted an update in the group The Sustainable Sites Initiative 14 years, 9 months ago
Joy, have your Chapter Trustee or President check in with Liz at ASLA national and she can certainly help find appropriate speakers for you. Also, the ASLA Sustainable Design & Development PPN can help guide you as well. We have many talented speakers that can address many different aspects of this topic.
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Joy Kuebler posted an update in the group The Sustainable Sites Initiative 14 years, 9 months ago
The NY Upstate Chapter of the ASLA is teaming with the NY State AIA for the first time ever to put a JOINT conference together! Sustainability is a particular topic that is HOT on both arenas. Please feel free to let me know if there are people interested in presenting at the conference regarding the SSI to LEED roll out, or to a particularly…[Read more]
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Andrew Spiering posted an update in the group The Sustainable Sites Initiative 14 years, 9 months ago
Feel free to use the group’s forum to post questions and discussion topics. Just click the “+ Start Discussion” link.
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STEPHANIE Landregan FASLA LEED posted an update in the group The Sustainable Sites Initiative 14 years, 9 months ago
Charles,
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Charles A. Warsinske posted an update in the group The Sustainable Sites Initiative 14 years, 9 months ago
My civil engineer handed me a brochure on the Filterra Bioretention System which appears to be a vault, filled with gravel, sand and a little peat moss that takes in and filters storm water. The vault is topped with a tree grate where you plant a plant from the recommended list provided by Filterra. Has anyone used this system? They recommend that…[Read more]
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Geoffrey Katz posted an update in the group The Sustainable Sites Initiative 14 years, 9 months ago
I agree with Heather about building a track record of using the SSI. It is through application in the real world that tools like the SSI show their strengths and value.
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Heather L. Venhaus posted an update in the group The Sustainable Sites Initiative 14 years, 9 months ago
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]
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Steven Rodie posted an update in the group The Sustainable Sites Initiative 14 years, 9 months ago
Hi Heather! You and I have had many past conversations when you were in the trenches with SSI. So what are your current thoughts from your new perspective relative to what needs to happen to keep the SSI momentum going? Is practical application the key….or are there other issues that are just as critical?
You’ve been a great resource…..hope…[Read more]
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Heather L. Venhaus posted an update in the group The Sustainable Sites Initiative 14 years, 9 months ago
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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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!
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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.
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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]
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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.
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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 -
Matthew Schafer posted an update in the group The Sustainable Sites Initiative 15 years, 2 months ago
Did anyone go to Chicago and see any SSI presentations? Anything good?
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