Land8 | Jonathan Smith, RLA | Group Activity https://land8.com/members/jonathansmithrla/activity/groups/ Public group activity feed of which Jonathan Smith, RLA is a member. Tue, 07 Apr 2026 20:35:21 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=6.0.0 en-US 30 hourly 2 df9bd6831108c682858911518856478c Christine Gonzales joined the group The Sustainable Sites Initiative https://land8.com/activity/p/60977/ Tue, 19 May 2020 18:44:23 +0000 0 a12a0ae50033f9f8d2b472baa05928c9 Jonathan Behnke joined the group The Sustainable Sites Initiative https://land8.com/activity/p/60867/ Wed, 29 Apr 2020 21:04:13 +0000 0 95515f554e2be3594e796f646c4d4c99 StudioCK joined the group Design Implementation https://land8.com/activity/p/59631/ Fri, 06 Sep 2019 13:27:24 +0000 0 be4d4c9d760f243bf2ffdb01f3b14239 Arnaud Van Blommen joined the group Design Implementation https://land8.com/activity/p/58738/ Wed, 13 Mar 2019 07:17:14 +0000 0 cc1984ce670987ac529a59eb4dbec9fb Teodorescu Irina joined the group Design Implementation https://land8.com/activity/p/56672/ Fri, 28 Sep 2018 16:14:26 +0000 0 d29409315b51342d042ad1f324eabba9 Katherine Jacobs joined the group Design Implementation https://land8.com/activity/p/56617/ Thu, 20 Sep 2018 21:12:51 +0000 0 4d32e6d9d8c488f2315579e3ca64e4e8 Bruce McWilliam Associates Landscape Design Group 778-809-9784 joined the group Design Implementation https://land8.com/activity/p/53743/ Fri, 22 Jun 2018 13:32:55 +0000 0 6c9972315d3bee966e406ab4a64fe035 Bruce McWilliam Associates Landscape Design Group 778-809-9784 joined the group The Sustainable Sites Initiative https://land8.com/activity/p/53721/ Fri, 22 Jun 2018 13:25:57 +0000 0 c80ebb2f03cf4665a8e2e499c1ae2f4b swati sahasrabudhe joined the group The Sustainable Sites Initiative https://land8.com/activity/p/52744/ Mon, 01 Jan 2018 05:05:42 +0000 0 3058eaebe138938d41c6d67eb7619357 Kevin Chavous joined the group The Sustainable Sites Initiative https://land8.com/activity/p/42154/ Sun, 19 Nov 2017 03:10:21 +0000 0 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 060ed14ff9895b59f3c9aa5304a78c63 Matt Fridell posted an update in the group The Sustainable Sites Initiative: Thanks for your insights.   Having worked on a Pilot […] https://land8.com/activity/p/18634/ Thu, 24 Oct 2013 16:06:08 +0000 Thanks for your insights.   Having worked on a Pilot Project for some time I have a great deal of respect for SITES and the comprehensive approach it brings.   I can’t believe that there is some kind of a power struggle going on over what is essentially the bookkeeping.  However, stepping back I don’t think that any one of the partners should ha…[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 5caf27bb07b9763366629619527812fb Matt Fridell posted an update in the group The Sustainable Sites Initiative: Since the petition from ASLA and press release from UT are […] https://land8.com/activity/p/18636/ Wed, 23 Oct 2013 22:26:43 +0000 Since the petition from ASLA and press release from UT are contradictory, please help me understand what’s going on with the following questions:

  • UT States: “UT has never had a formal partnership or any legal agreement with ASLA, despite our efforts over the past two years to develop one.”    ASLA states : ” The SITES trademarks were developed th…

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]]> 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 dee80fc23a2ef984536463c95672abef Charles A. Warsinske posted an update in the group The Sustainable Sites Initiative: Interesting.  Two entities fighting over who will make […] https://land8.com/activity/p/18640/ Wed, 16 Oct 2013 23:06:07 +0000 Interesting.  Two entities fighting over who will make money selling another guide to prescriptive design.  There is nothing new in the SITES project except adding points up to get to some magical level so you can pin a gold star on your wall.  We really don’t need another entity telling us how to design sustainable projects.  We have been doi…[Read more]

]]> 0 f83e338d5e8c68e7aa8df2ba4f887858 Steven Rodie posted an update in the group The Sustainable Sites Initiative: Hi Heather - definitely disappointing to see. Just saw the […] https://land8.com/activity/p/18641/ Wed, 16 Oct 2013 22:56:56 +0000 Hi Heather – definitely disappointing to see. Just saw the announcements; have read both press statements that describe very different points of view. What do you think the key disagreement is and what will take to resolve?

]]> 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 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 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 4e1bf7900cfce67072d00f4670488dd0 Nicholas Young posted an update in the group The Sustainable Sites Initiative: I am all for sustainability, but we can still need to make […] https://land8.com/activity/p/18644/ Wed, 18 Apr 2012 11:06:43 +0000
I am all for sustainability, but we can still need to make it blend into  the enviroment …………………………………..Dome What dome

]]> 0 9ecb7eb596adb250ee0c229ce1d5fa16 Séfora Chavarria posted an update in the group The Sustainable Sites Initiative: What is LAbash? LAbash (landscape architecture bash) is a […] https://land8.com/activity/p/18645/ Fri, 03 Feb 2012 02:41:59 +0000 What is LAbash?
LAbash (landscape architecture bash) is a student run conference that serves as a platform for students from various universities to converge, exchange ideas and celebrate their passion for landscape architecture.
LAbash was conceptualized in 1970 by three students from the University of Guelph looking for an opportunity to…[Read more]

]]> 0 8126b6e629c8dee411d0bc8cab81abe6 Séfora Chavarria posted an update in the group The Sustainable Sites Initiative: Early registration for FIU LABASH 2012 has been extended […] https://land8.com/activity/p/18646/ Fri, 03 Feb 2012 02:41:02 +0000 Early registration for FIU LABASH 2012 has been extended for 1 week, don’t miss out register today!

]]> 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 f997bb5a5a825e5f1c62f0e83c3e6412 Baldev Lamba posted an update in the group The Sustainable Sites Initiative: How is the increasing demand for performance metrics and […] https://land8.com/activity/p/18647/ Fri, 28 Oct 2011 16:35:16 +0000 How is the increasing demand for performance metrics and measures of sustainability for landscape architecture and numerous other rating systems changing the practice? What are the challenges in terms of need for additional research associated with this paradigm and what are the sourced used for research and knowledge? What are most pressing…[Read more]

]]> 0 15997ad50038bf353d449689eff4c0c5 Bruno Marques posted an update in the group The Sustainable Sites Initiative: Need more reasons to attend? Now you have the opportunity!     https://land8.com/activity/p/18648/ Thu, 13 Oct 2011 19:49:42 +0000 Need more reasons to attend?
Now you have the opportunity!
 

 

]]> 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 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 c18efde2afbe7351f59087ae96f8d456 Joy Kuebler posted an update in the group The Sustainable Sites Initiative: We are seeking resumes for a 5-6 year experience Landscape […] https://land8.com/activity/p/18649/ Mon, 07 Mar 2011 17:37:19 +0000 We are seeking resumes for a 5-6 year experience Landscape Architect/ designer for our busy Buffalo, NY office. Info found at http://www.JKLAstudio.com

]]> 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 cc7a8cfbb2e97accadce6c2630b13de5 Jay Horton, RLA, ASLA posted an update in the group Design Implementation: Brent, its been a year + since your comment and the same for […] https://land8.com/activity/p/20546/ Tue, 18 Jan 2011 04:13:10 +0000 Brent, its been a year + since your comment and the same for me visiting the lounge, sorry for the delay! I am interested in hearing where you are in your career and what direction you chose to get there…

]]> 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 ac626f565d6eb5415d448d2fa773a04d romnick posted an update in the group The Sustainable Sites Initiative: hello friends... I'm looking for some help, ideas, or […] https://land8.com/activity/p/18650/ Sun, 20 Jun 2010 07:45:11 +0000 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]

]]> 0 0f65389b22965e0a6d1e7df1052e706c Mitchell Rasor posted an update in the group The Sustainable Sites Initiative: How does LEED ND differ from SSI. https://land8.com/activity/p/18651/ Wed, 09 Jun 2010 18:25:27 +0000 How does LEED ND differ from SSI.

]]> 0 7d3b77aa6a1caa4dc191734d32b28aac Lisa Port, APLD posted an update in the group The Sustainable Sites Initiative: does anyone know of speakers or events that […] https://land8.com/activity/p/18652/ Wed, 09 Jun 2010 18:03:28 +0000 does anyone know of speakers or events that discuss/educate/explain more about SSI, that are taking place in the Seattle area?

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