Jonathan Smith, RLA

Oh also that link to the UI web page does not work…I wonder if there is a new one.

Greetings from Moscow! I saw Chance Munns name and had to check it out. 🙂 I will have to tell Jon to join up too.

Thanks for the feedback.

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.

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.

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.

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]

Why do so-called award-winning projects never have handrails on steps with more than 3 risers?

hello friends…
I’m looking for some help, ideas, or suggestions about my thesis topic (a sustainable waste management into a park or simply “Garbage Park”)…wherein, i want to run the park that depends on the sustainable waste management, like cost efficient and effective waste to energy methods and how it can be a sustainable,,,, etc…thanks…[Read more]

How does LEED ND differ from SSI.

does anyone know of speakers or events that discuss/educate/explain more about SSI, that are taking place in the Seattle area?

Hey Kerri,

I’ll do my best to be there!

Thanks,
Andrew

The Sustainable Sites Initiative: Metrics for a greener City” with Allegra Bukojemsky and April Philips
June 10, 2010 6:30 pm
AIA San Francisco, 130 Sutter Street, Suite 600

The Sustainable Sites Initiative SITES TM is the nation’s first rating system for the design, construction and maintenance of sustainable landscapes. This missing link in g…[Read more]

Thanks Stephanie, I see what you mean. Thanks so much!

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]

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]

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.

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]

Feel free to use the group’s forum to post questions and discussion topics. Just click the “+ Start Discussion” link.

Thanks!
Andrew

Charles,
Perhaps they are hiring knowledgable Landscape Architects? Clearly they need help.