Groups – Activity – Kenna Bridge

Andrew Spiering posted an update in the group The Sustainable Sites Initiative 14 years, 6 months ago

Hey Kerri,

I’ll do my best to be there!

Thanks,
Andrew

Naomi Sachs, ASLA, EDAC posted an update in the group Therapeutic Landscapes Network 14 years, 6 months ago

Sustainable AND Restorative Landscapes: Sustainable Sites Initiative’s Pilot Projects, Four To Watch http://www.healinglandscapes.org/blog.

Carla posted an update in the group SketchUp 14 years, 7 months ago

Daniel – You’re work on SketchUp is really remarkable. My opinion on SketchUp has improved as I see how much can be done with it showing realistic conceptual landscape designs. You’re making an impression on the technology in this field.

Kerri A posted an update in the group The Sustainable Sites Initiative 14 years, 7 months ago

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]

Tamera posted an update in the group The Sustainable Sites Initiative 14 years, 7 months ago

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

STEPHANIE Landregan FASLA LEED posted an update in the group The Sustainable Sites Initiative 14 years, 7 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]

Naomi Sachs, ASLA, EDAC posted an update in the group Therapeutic Landscapes Network 14 years, 8 months ago

This from Susan Erickson, Chair of the ASLA Healthcare and Therapeutic Design Professional Practice Network. If you are a member of that group (and maybe even if you’re not – worth contacting Susan about if you’re interested), please consider submitting an article for the next newsletter. Great way to share information, get exposure, and connect…[Read more]

Nur Rahmaan Colorado posted an update in the group SketchUp 14 years, 8 months ago

Hey..my name’s rahmaan
I want to learn some more to be adept at applying skethcup. where i can download the tutorial in PDF files
thx a lot..

Naomi Sachs, ASLA, EDAC posted an update in the group Therapeutic Landscapes Network 14 years, 9 months ago

New article that you all might be interested in: “Gardens for Recovery.”

Keven Graham posted an update in the group The Sustainable Sites Initiative 14 years, 10 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.

Bob Cleaver posted an update in the group SketchUp 14 years, 10 months ago

Thank you again, Daniel for the great seminar on sketchup and vectorworks. I highly recommend Daniel Tal as a resource-
My thanks goes to the APLD and Robin and Cynde for their efforts with getting Daniel to SF. When is the next seminar-

Joy Kuebler posted an update in the group The Sustainable Sites Initiative 14 years, 10 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]

Andrew Spiering posted an update in the group The Sustainable Sites Initiative 14 years, 10 months ago

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

Thanks!
Andrew

STEPHANIE Landregan FASLA LEED posted an update in the group The Sustainable Sites Initiative 14 years, 10 months ago

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

Charles A. Warsinske posted an update in the group The Sustainable Sites Initiative 14 years, 10 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]

Geoffrey Katz posted an update in the group The Sustainable Sites Initiative 14 years, 10 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.

Heather L. Venhaus posted an update in the group The Sustainable Sites Initiative 14 years, 10 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]

Steven Rodie posted an update in the group The Sustainable Sites Initiative 14 years, 10 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]

Heather L. Venhaus posted an update in the group The Sustainable Sites Initiative 14 years, 10 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]