Groups – Activity – Matthew Carlton

Suzan Hampton posted an update in the group LEED in Landscape Architecture 12 years, 11 months ago

Hi Oona, I was involved in the Redwood Empire Chapter when I lived in Sonoma County. It did help me with networking and learning about specific sustainability topics. Suzan

Oona Johnsen posted an update in the group LEED in Landscape Architecture 13 years ago

Are you involved in your local USGBC chapter? How has it benefited your career, if at all?

Oona Johnsen posted an update in the group LEED in Landscape Architecture 13 years, 2 months ago

LEED GA – is it worth it?

Bruno Marques posted an update in the group LEED in Landscape Architecture 13 years, 2 months ago

Need more reasons to attend?
Now you have the opportunity!

shiraz daud posted an update in the group DESIGN 13 years, 4 months ago

In the right light, at the right time, everything is extraordinary.

Matthew Durkovich posted an update in the group DESIGN 13 years, 7 months ago

Denis – try “From Concept to Form in Landscape Design” by Grant Reid. It’s a good starting point for what you’re talking about.

Denis Vasiliev posted an update in the group DESIGN 13 years, 7 months ago

Hello! I am looking for manuals on Design itself – especially combining forms and shapes(geometry), getting beatiful lines, proportions and finally getting harmonious composition. Any good books or e-books? The best free available on-line:) Waiting for advices!

Jay Horton, RLA, ASLA posted an update in the group Design Implementation 13 years, 11 months ago

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…

marcial andan flores posted an update in the group DESIGN 14 years ago

hello guys…

glad to join the group.

Baskar G posted an update in the group LEED in Landscape Architecture 14 years, 7 months ago

Here in india, i do not think how much points or requiremrnt is fulfilled as per LEED USA, but green building is done in india on based on india green building council .
explain more about your projects about commerical/ factory/ park /residentials.

Susannah posted an update in the group LEED in Landscape Architecture 14 years, 7 months ago

Does anybody have any experience with LEED projects in India? We are working on a possible LEED ND project in Tamil Nadu and I’m not sure how some of the US requirements will transfer over there. Is the USGBC pretty amenable to adjusting the prerequisites based on differences in infrastructure systems?

Ryan Sand posted an update in the group DESIGN 14 years, 9 months ago

barlow, I would really be interested in seeing what European style sketches are and what one would percieve is the common american style of drawing?

Oona Johnsen posted an update in the group LEED in Landscape Architecture 14 years, 10 months ago

Thank you Eric for your feedback – invaluable information since many have been asking about the LEED GA exam.

Eric Shepley posted an update in the group LEED in Landscape Architecture 14 years, 10 months ago

Just sat for the GA Exam and passed on the first attempt. It’s definitely distilled down from the old version of the exams. From my perspective the LEED GA is a great credential for LAs to have the distinction, but without having to go through the specialty portions that are beyond our typical work. Sustainable Sites is where I’m placing my emphasis.

Matthew Schafer posted an update in the group LEED in Landscape Architecture 14 years, 10 months ago

That’s fantastic to know USGBC is taking SiTES seriously. Alot of fellow designers have been very concerned about how SITES and LEED will integrate or if any integration will take place at all!?!?! There are so many great things about SITES that it would be a shame for LEED to miss. Thanks for the note, Heather!

Heather L. Venhaus posted an update in the group LEED in Landscape Architecture 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 currently working with the USGBC as a subject matter expert to incorporate portions of the Sustainable…[Read more]

Naomi Sachs, ASLA, EDAC posted an update in the group LEED in Landscape Architecture 14 years, 11 months ago

Thanks much to Chad and Charles. Are there specific details that you used, or did you just design your own details for each specific site? I’m going to look at SSI and see if there are any parking lots in their case studies; looking for pictures of good examples to show client that it can look good as well as earn them LEED credits!

Chad Shaw posted an update in the group LEED in Landscape Architecture 14 years, 11 months ago

Naomi-
If 6″ curbs are a must, explore the possibility of using curb cuts at regular intervals or where it makes sense….the cuts will still allow runoff to enter the depression. Clay soils? Maybe grade soil towards a central trench/basin filled with gravel. Put an underdrain at the bottom of the gravel and follow Charles’ suggestion of piping…[Read more]

Charles A. Warsinske posted an update in the group LEED in Landscape Architecture 14 years, 11 months ago

Naomi
We have done quite a few parking lots with the planting islands as depressed catchment areas. Most of the time we have to plumb them together to get rid of the water as infiltration is not good. One problem I have seen is that these areas tend collect litter and looks bad unless cleaned oftern.

Gary van Eijk posted an update in the group Design Implementation 14 years, 11 months ago

We are strictly a design firm. I personally have some construction experience. When I hire, the FIRST thing I ask is about ANY hands-on experience. It’s extremely important in the residential design and PM environment. Although contractors are very helpful to interns during the construction process, I find that the construction mindset makes it…[Read more]