Groups – Activity – Liana Pilar Mendezona Ramos

Celine Andersen posted an update in the group The Sustainable Sites Initiative 15 years, 3 months ago

Matt- How did the meeting go?

Matthew Schafer posted an update in the group The Sustainable Sites Initiative 15 years, 3 months ago

Hey folks in the KC area!
Just a reminder to those on Land8lounge that we’ll be having our monthly meeting this thursday (27th). If you haven’t received details, let me know!
Matt

Marina Butorac posted an update in the group Therapeutic Landscapes Network 15 years, 3 months ago

I like new name of the group. Word healing reminds me also of the
intrinsic values of nature, and therapeutic more of practice specific for humans. So it seems this name includes both, healing power of nature by itself and horticulture therapy gardens made by human hands. Bye

Philip (PJ) Benenati posted an update in the group Green Streets 15 years, 3 months ago

Kim, I have seen some examples in Charleston, SC that are using some green street technologies such as curbside bioretention and permeable pavers. I would look up Liberty Hills and Oak Terrace Preserve which I believe are both in North Charleston. Here are some pics:

Kim Hawkins posted an update in the group Green Streets 15 years, 3 months ago

Does anyone know of any implemented green streets in the Southeast? We are completing a project in Nashville in the next few weeks and wondering if there are others?

MJ Martin posted an update in the group California Native Plants 15 years, 3 months ago

I’m a residential Landscape Designer in San Diego’s East County. Has anyone mentioned Tree of Life Nursery in San Juan Capistrano? They have a nice newsletter as well you can subscribe to.
I like to incorporate garden-friendly california natives in my designs.

Naomi Sachs, ASLA, EDAC posted an update in the group Therapeutic Landscapes Network 15 years, 3 months ago

Check out Land8Lounge member Jason King’s review of Esther Sternberg’s new book, Healing Spaces: The Science of Place and Well-Being. An excellent review of an excellent new book.

Deborah Christman posted an update in the group Green Streets 15 years, 3 months ago

I am pulling together a maintenance manual for a design studio that wants to install storm water mitigation in its projects. After reading widely, I have noticed that most information has the same maintenance guidelines. I find it difficult to believe that if sedimentation must be cleaned out 4-5 times a year from an in-street planter in Portland,…[Read more]

Andrew Spiering posted an update in the group The Sustainable Sites Initiative 15 years, 3 months ago

Great idea for a group!

Charlotte Tonsor posted an update in the group The Sustainable Sites Initiative 15 years, 3 months ago

I’m glad to see someone else interested in SSI! I’m working on a children’s garden project for the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. We’re designing the project to the preliminary draft SSI credits in hopes to create a sustainable landscape project, test the credits and criteria and eventually hopefully become a pilot project.

Norman Yatabe posted an update in the group LEED in Landscape Architecture 15 years, 3 months ago

Here is another recent article from BuildingGreen.com regarding LEED changes : http://www.buildinggreen.com/live/index.cfm/2009/7/28/New-LEED-AP-Exam-Writer-Tells-All.

Oona Johnsen posted an update in the group LEED in Landscape Architecture 15 years, 3 months ago

intheleed.com also has some good explainations:
http://www.intheleed.com/what-exactly-is-the-credential-maintenance-program-for-leed/

Oona Johnsen posted an update in the group LEED in Landscape Architecture 15 years, 3 months ago

Go to the link below to download the “Credentialing Maintenance Program Guide” valid for July 2009 from USGBC – this is the official document addressing credentialling maintenance.
http://www.gbci.org/ShowFile.aspx?DocumentID=3665

Daniel C. Miller posted an update in the group LEED in Landscape Architecture 15 years, 4 months ago

Just got an e-mail regarding GBCI Credentialing Maintenance Program for those of us that have been accredited without specialization under the old system. Was wondering if anyone has dug deeper into what this really means for us and if upgrading to a specialization will pay off in the end?

Charles A. Warsinske posted an update in the group LEED in Landscape Architecture 15 years, 4 months ago

Just slid into this group. Many of the Washington State funded building design projects require a LEED certification. I’ve been involved in the number of LEED workshops on projects for community colleges in the state. I am not up to speed on the newer landscape/site related LEED certification. I know from past projects, the landscape/site related…[Read more]

Naomi Sachs, ASLA, EDAC posted an update in the group Therapeutic Landscapes Network 15 years, 4 months ago

And new InformeDesign article review on Children’s Use of Accessible Playgrounds.

Marina Butorac posted an update in the group Therapeutic Landscapes Network 15 years, 4 months ago

Conference in Dubrovnik: Resocialization-benefits from nature, I put album of photos finally on my folio, so you can see them 🙂 . I find articles send by this group really interesting, bye. Marina

K.C. posted an update in the group Therapeutic Landscapes Network 15 years, 4 months ago

Does anybody know if there are any efforts being made to cover theraputic landscapes under health care insurance?

Norman Yatabe posted an update in the group LEED in Landscape Architecture 15 years, 5 months ago

That’s encouraging to hear you bring an ‘added value’ to your office and that you’re getting LEED projects (and platinum at that).Good for you!

Naomi Sachs, ASLA, EDAC posted an update in the group Therapeutic Landscapes Network 15 years, 5 months ago

Here’s an article that some of you may find interesting, about what they are saying is the first “universally accessible” playground. I have a feeling it’s not the first, but it’s still perhaps a good example, anyway. Anyone down in FL want to visit and report back to us? http://tinyurl.com/mp4x6t.