Nicholas H. Streng, ASLA, PLA

Hi, I graduated the MLA program from OSU this past summer, and recently began the much anticipated job search. I moved to Chicago on a leap of faith a few months ago, but have found it is a very tough market (as many other cities are). I am posting with regards to any potential opportunities related to LA or urban design entry level positions. I a…[Read more]

The vertical walls based on hydroponics are fundamentally unsustainable.They rely on constant monitoring by humans, they are artificial lige supporting systems unless they are fully emulating conditions that exist in nature which is rare. Unless a system is developed that invites spontaneous colonisation by plants – like porous sponge ceramics or…[Read more]

What is LAbash?
LAbash (landscape architecture bash) is a student run conference that serves as a platform for students from various universities to converge, exchange ideas and celebrate their passion for landscape architecture.
LAbash was conceptualized in 1970 by three students from the University of Guelph looking for an opportunity to…[Read more]

Early registration for FIU LABASH 2012 has been extended by 1 week, don’t miss out register today!

Hi, i am a buckeye grad in year 99 and right now runnnig a small studio in beijing China and looking for a senior LA to join the partnership, If you or you know someone may interested/curious, please help spread the words.
 
my contact is site.architect@gmail.com
 
thanks a lot
 
Jay

The “felt” fabric. Blanc’s installations has two layers of fabric that he drips his water/fertilizer solution through. This is a non-soil installation. The plants root into the fabric and fed by the solution.

SafeLane
Does anyone know much about SafeLane?

Hey Charles.. what do you mean by nonwoven material for a base? Are you referring to the waterproof backing or the felt?

I’ve used a variety of green roof techniques which have been more or less successful. I’m gathering information about what folks have done with green walls, the materails they have used and their success. I’ve read quite a bit about Patrick Blanc’s work but keep wondering about maintenance and costs. I’m currently looking into the nonwoven…[Read more]

Hey Jason, looks like the department has decided to ask you to lecture this coming Fall. I know it seems like it has taken forever, and I apologize but we have been very busy restructuring our program and interviewing potential department heads. The good news is that they still want you to come and lecture and the program is doing great. I also…[Read more]

Thanks Jason. Will have to get hold of his new book as well.

Has anyone used epiphytes on green walls, and if so what success rate did you have. How did you attach them to the walls, simply on a wire trellis structure or did you use something more intricate – any info would be great!

Does anyone remember how well the heating system worked? seems like it was 125 degrees in January

Sad to hear Brown Hall is being demo’d. I still have lots of memories of that place.

Thanks Jeff, those photos are intense. Do you think they will repurpose all of those bricks?

Brown Hall is currently being demo’d. You can see some pictures on this Facebook group.

I had the opportunity to enter Brown Hall one last time this past fall, very eerie, I’ll share some images at some point. I know the interior was in rough shape, but to me the shell still looked salvageable…

Anyone remember Brown Hall?

i would research xeriscape plants – there are a bunch of native drought tolerant grasses and sedge that could work – Festuca glauca, Muhlenbergia c. …Also some hardy vines like Wisteria or Honeysuckle or Grape – Sedum, Yucca and Agave of course…and you realize this as you mention succulents…Rosemary var., Erigeron, Gaura, Salvia varieties…[Read more]

not an alum yet, but hope to be by spring