Marq Truscott

Talk Water-wise Plants

See new & exceptional Monrovia plants that
will create beautiful water-wise landscapes.
Hear about the growing interest in water-wise
plants within the Sacramento’s design community.
Lunch, networking, and fun included!

Date: 10/23/2009 Friday

Time: Noon to 1:30

Location: Green Acres Nursery and Supply — Sac…[Read more]

Heller Park Design Charette (City of Atwater)

Mark September 19th on your calendars for a design charette in the City of Atwater. The ASLA, the City of Atwater, and the Aileen Colburn Elementary School have joined together to plan a design charette for Heller Park. This small park is one of the original city parks and has fallen into a state of…[Read more]

Mancini Park Public Meeting

For those of you who have been involved or have been following the Mancini Park project for the last couple of years, there is another public meeting scheduled for this Saturday morning at 10:00 a.m. The ASLA has been very involved and has donated a great deal of time and energy in preparing a master plan for this…[Read more]

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.

Well, the Design Competition has officially begun, We are very happy to announce there are 18 competing teams/individuals.

Thank you all for your participation.

Have fun and good luck.

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

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

REMINDER!!

Just 2 Days Left to register for the Design Competition.

Registration forms from interested participants must be received by the end of the business day on July 31st, 2009.

Awards for winning entries will total at least $600 in cash and prizes.

Call for Entries and Registration Forms can be downloaded here

ASLA – Sierra Chapter…[Read more]

LARE Review Study Session

The ASLA CA Sierra Chapter is hosting review sessions for the upcoming LARE exam for sections A, B & D on Saturday, August 22nd from 9:00 am to 2:15 pm at UC Davis Hunt Hall.

The sessions are taught by Matt Mathes, ASLA and Erik Sweet, ASLA (PPI Authors of Section A & B study guides used in 49 states).

Each session is…[Read more]

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?

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]

ASLA California Sierra Chapter Members,

It is once again time for the election of the CA Sierra Chapter’s Executive Committee.

The Executive Committee serves the CA Sierra Chapter by promoting ASLA’s overall mission in numerous ways, including providing our membership with information and educational opportunities relevant to our profession;…[Read more]

I am LEED accredited (only projects can be certified, people can be acredited) and I took the LEED-NC test. But all that has changed now. Go to USGBC’s web site for the latest info.

I would like to find out if anyone has gotten LEED certified and what exam did they sign up for being a Landscape Architect and what was helpfull for study materials?

The American Society of Landscape Architects – California Sierra Chapter, in cooperation with The Friends of Fremont Park and the Capital Area Development Authority (CADA), announces an open competition for the design of renovations to the Sacramento urban park known as Fremont Park. Landscape architects, architects, artists, students and all…[Read more]

Call for Entries for the ASLA California Sierra Chapter Design Competition will be pasted later today. Check back soon.

ASLA CALIFORNIA SIERRA CHAPTER
invites you to our

ANNUAL BBQ and RIVER CATS GAME!

Wednesday, August 26th 2009

Raley Field Home Run Terrace (500 Ball Park Drive, West Sacramento)
This year we have reserved the Home Run Terrace featuring private seating lawn, lounge chairs and flat-screen TVs.

Gates open at 6pm, Game Starts at 7pm

$18 for…[Read more]

TIRED OF DESIGNING WITHIN A BOX?!?!?! READY TO LET YOUR CREATIVITY FLOW? WANT TO BE PART OF ENHANCING MIDTOWN LIFE?!

The Sierra Chapter of ASLA will be hosting a design competition for improvements to a Sacramento urban park.

Mark your calendar with the following dates:

July 15th: Call for entries is released

July 31st: Sign up/Entry…[Read more]

The ACE Mentor Program is looking for Landscape Architects to get involved!!!

The ACE Mentor Program is a nationwide program that introduces motivated high school students to various careers in the building industry. The local Sacramento Chapter has grown to include 13 local high schools since its inaugural year 3 years ago. The program takes…[Read more]

The California Sierra Chapter ASLA is currently requesting members to nominate candidates for the 2009-2010 Executive Committee. Below is a description of the offices available:

President- Elect (Full Member)
Vice-President (Full Member)
Treasurer (Full or Associate Member)
Secretary (Full or Associate Member)
San Joaquin Section Representative…[Read more]