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Norman Yatabe posted an update in the group LEED in Landscape Architecture 15 years, 4 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!
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Jay Everett posted an update in the group LEED in Landscape Architecture 15 years, 4 months ago
I cannot speak to PTLexamprep, but I can say that greenexamprep is fairly accurate when they claim that if you can score over 80% on their tests then you are probably pretty well prepared for the actual exam. Hang in there.
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Diane Evans posted an update in the group ASLA – Sierra Chapter 15 years, 5 months ago
The ACE Mentor Program
Mentorship OpportunitiesThe 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 the various careers that are available in the building industry. The local Sacramento Chapter has grown since its inaugural…[Read more]
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Diane Evans posted an update in the group ASLA – Sierra Chapter 15 years, 5 months ago
San Joaquin Section – Update Mancini Park DesignSince 2007, the ASLA has been working with the Tuolumne River Regional Park Joint Powers Authority (TRRP) on a master plan for Mancini Park . This park services a low income area of the City of Modesto , City of Ceres and Stanislaus County .
Over time, the park has been overused and abused…[Read more]
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Jay Everett posted an update in the group LEED in Landscape Architecture 15 years, 5 months ago
Yeah, you’re probably just over thinking it a little. I used the chart in the LEED AP Walkthrough, which is probably the same as the one on IntheLeed.com. I will say that there weren’t that many questions that related directly to project roles in the particular question pool that I had when I sat for the test (maybe 5), what I can say is that…[Read more]
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Diane Evans posted an update in the group ASLA – Sierra Chapter 15 years, 5 months ago
The Sierra Chapter 2nd Saturday event, “The Art of Landscape Architects“, held on May 9th at the AIA offices in Midtown Sacramento was a huge success. Chapter Trustee Jeff Townsend’s band, ‘Busted Flat ‘, set up in the parking lot, temporary event seating was created using hay bales covered with sod donated by Delta Bluegrass (our own tur…[Read more] -
Diane Evans posted an update in the group ASLA – Sierra Chapter 15 years, 5 months ago
The Sierra Chapter had our annual fundraising Golf Tournament on May 14th at Teal Bend Golf Course in Sacramento. The weather and the golfing was great. Thanks to all of our sponsors and golfers who came out to support the Chapter in these ‘unique’ economic times. Special thanks to Keith Wilson for making the whole thing happen, with help fro…[Read more] -
Diane Evans posted an update in the group ASLA – Sierra Chapter 15 years, 5 months ago
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Jay Everett posted an update in the group LEED in Landscape Architecture 15 years, 5 months ago
Anyone still studying to pass under LEED 2.2:
There are 2 resources that I used to study that I think were critical to success, I think these have been mentioned before but If you’re on the fence about what resources to spend your money on here’s what I think are the two best values:I have to throw my support behind Intheleed.com’s LEED AP…[Read more]
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Jay Everett posted an update in the group LEED in Landscape Architecture 15 years, 5 months ago
GCBI WEBCAST: NEW LEED CREDENTIALS
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Oona Johnsen posted an update in the group LEED in Landscape Architecture 15 years, 6 months ago
FYI – Public comments on the Guidelines and Performance Benchmarks Draft 2008 are now posted on the Sustainable Sites Initiative website for review. http://www.sustainablesites.org/report/
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Adit Pal posted an update in the group LEED in Landscape Architecture 15 years, 6 months ago
Try this website for requirements to remain accredited – scroll down to see the answers:
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Paul Deering posted an update in the group LEED in Landscape Architecture 15 years, 9 months ago
I’ve been aware of SSI but hadn’t seen their latest report. Go to: http://www.sustainablesites.org
You’ll find a link to the report on the first page. I must say, the “documentation” requirements suggested in this report read like an undergraduate studio assignment for a year-long class. My recent work on a small LEED project looks like a total of…[Read more] -
Oona Johnsen posted an update in the group LEED in Landscape Architecture 15 years, 11 months ago
Info about the LEED Credentialing Program:
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Oona Johnsen posted an update in the group LEED in Landscape Architecture 15 years, 11 months ago
Info about the LEED 2009 Greenbuild Update & the LEED 2009 Exam:
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Oona Johnsen posted an update in the group LEED in Landscape Architecture 16 years ago
Note: Buildings are “certified”, people are “accredited” – a possible question on the test according to a USGBC study group I went to. I am taking the test in December.