Land8 | Simon Bussiere | Group Activity https://land8.com/members/simonbussiere/activity/groups/ Public group activity feed of which Simon Bussiere is a member. Fri, 10 Apr 2026 02:54:16 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=6.0.0 en-US 30 hourly 2 c0f77254a0fa38746070934c88d8ccad Amelia joined the group Portfolios and Resumes - Design Strategies https://land8.com/activity/p/62419/ Sun, 31 Jan 2021 22:18:52 +0000 0 66810b416ec003746f0cd4fd62649b28 Christine Gonzales joined the group Portfolios and Resumes - Design Strategies https://land8.com/activity/p/60979/ Tue, 19 May 2020 18:44:48 +0000 0 df9bd6831108c682858911518856478c Christine Gonzales joined the group The Sustainable Sites Initiative https://land8.com/activity/p/60977/ Tue, 19 May 2020 18:44:23 +0000 0 a12a0ae50033f9f8d2b472baa05928c9 Jonathan Behnke joined the group The Sustainable Sites Initiative https://land8.com/activity/p/60867/ Wed, 29 Apr 2020 21:04:13 +0000 0 3e53aa5675857e7862297b84512ce75c Miguel A. Medina joined the group Portfolios and Resumes - Design Strategies https://land8.com/activity/p/60705/ Mon, 20 Apr 2020 16:42:27 +0000 0 2dedc4d74c08ad5522ff6718b87315f1 Ashley Stone joined the group Portfolios and Resumes - Design Strategies https://land8.com/activity/p/60593/ Tue, 31 Mar 2020 14:31:53 +0000 0 a30dbec565f7d94ea9bd46db816e7beb StudioCK joined the group Hawaiian Garden Design https://land8.com/activity/p/59648/ Fri, 06 Sep 2019 13:27:48 +0000 0 ba0db49f052fa07b56295438a0e03754 StudioCK joined the group Portfolios and Resumes - Design Strategies https://land8.com/activity/p/59615/ Fri, 06 Sep 2019 13:27:01 +0000 0 38bcf89106d24ae3ba5b8f48bcdaf0b5 Yash joined the group Portfolios and Resumes - Design Strategies https://land8.com/activity/p/59348/ Fri, 12 Jul 2019 19:18:27 +0000 0 4aee0119539b78fbc0fa11bdb6377b68 Arnaud Van Blommen joined the group Portfolios and Resumes - Design Strategies https://land8.com/activity/p/58737/ Wed, 13 Mar 2019 07:16:49 +0000 0 4ec1d1564e8c02ad52c06fc5714a02d1 Bruce McWilliam Associates Landscape Design Group 778-809-9784 joined the group Hawaiian Garden Design https://land8.com/activity/p/53746/ Fri, 22 Jun 2018 13:33:42 +0000 0 6c9972315d3bee966e406ab4a64fe035 Bruce McWilliam Associates Landscape Design Group 778-809-9784 joined the group The Sustainable Sites Initiative https://land8.com/activity/p/53721/ Fri, 22 Jun 2018 13:25:57 +0000 0 c80ebb2f03cf4665a8e2e499c1ae2f4b swati sahasrabudhe joined the group The Sustainable Sites Initiative https://land8.com/activity/p/52744/ Mon, 01 Jan 2018 05:05:42 +0000 0 3058eaebe138938d41c6d67eb7619357 Kevin Chavous joined the group The Sustainable Sites Initiative https://land8.com/activity/p/42154/ Sun, 19 Nov 2017 03:10:21 +0000 0 d9c51544e3098e0f98eca72fd6e677c6 Heather L. Venhaus posted an update in the group The Sustainable Sites Initiative: Matt - From what I understand, the U.S. Botanic Garden does […] https://land8.com/activity/p/18633/ Fri, 01 Nov 2013 02:53:03 +0000 Matt – From what I understand, the U.S. Botanic Garden does not support the lawsuit.  I believe this to be true because out of the three organizations, the U.S. Botanic Garden has the greatest legal resources and influence.   If the USBG was unhappy with the trademark request as filed by UT, they would have joined the legal battle to stop it and w…[Read more]

]]> 0 060ed14ff9895b59f3c9aa5304a78c63 Matt Fridell posted an update in the group The Sustainable Sites Initiative: Thanks for your insights.   Having worked on a Pilot […] https://land8.com/activity/p/18634/ Thu, 24 Oct 2013 16:06:08 +0000 Thanks for your insights.   Having worked on a Pilot Project for some time I have a great deal of respect for SITES and the comprehensive approach it brings.   I can’t believe that there is some kind of a power struggle going on over what is essentially the bookkeeping.  However, stepping back I don’t think that any one of the partners should ha…[Read more]

]]> 0 ade22bc4fc06d161038480e8332eb22e Heather L. Venhaus posted an update in the group The Sustainable Sites Initiative: Matt - Currently, SITES is not a separate entity.  The […] https://land8.com/activity/p/18635/ Thu, 24 Oct 2013 15:57:52 +0000 Matt – Currently, SITES is not a separate entity.  The Executive Committee is made up of the ASLA, the Wildflower Center which is a part of UT and the US Botanic Garden.  SITES staff who work with the various committees and lead the development of the metric and educational materials are located in Austin at the Wildflower Center.  Liz Guthrie, Ma…[Read more]

]]> 0 5caf27bb07b9763366629619527812fb Matt Fridell posted an update in the group The Sustainable Sites Initiative: Since the petition from ASLA and press release from UT are […] https://land8.com/activity/p/18636/ Wed, 23 Oct 2013 22:26:43 +0000 Since the petition from ASLA and press release from UT are contradictory, please help me understand what’s going on with the following questions:

  • UT States: “UT has never had a formal partnership or any legal agreement with ASLA, despite our efforts over the past two years to develop one.”    ASLA states : ” The SITES trademarks were developed th…

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]]> 0 4cfb60cf23146611e948241cde06bf06 Heather L. Venhaus posted an update in the group The Sustainable Sites Initiative: In regards to the ASLA SITES Petition update,  publicly […] https://land8.com/activity/p/18637/ Wed, 23 Oct 2013 21:43:58 +0000 In regards to the ASLA SITES Petition update,  publicly airing dirty laundry is rarely a good idea.  Particularly when it is smattered with childish comments and obviously intended to discredit a former partner.  Landscape Architects and many others in the site design industry have worked tirelessly to prove our value to the green building in…[Read more]

]]> 0 7a654b8b7be73a0820fc9c95cec94b9d Heather L. Venhaus posted an update in the group The Sustainable Sites Initiative: The legal petition from ASLA and the formal response from UT […] https://land8.com/activity/p/18638/ Fri, 18 Oct 2013 02:53:14 +0000 The legal petition from ASLA and the formal response from UT definitely tell two different sides of the story.  Regardless of which side you fall, we should all agree that litigation is not good for SITES or the profession as a whole.  SITES v2 and the reference guide are scheduled to be released in the next couple months and projects will f…[Read more]

]]> 0 8aa59674004c265881509e932c625f43 Heather L. Venhaus posted an update in the group The Sustainable Sites Initiative: Charles - you obviously have not read SITES closely or […] https://land8.com/activity/p/18639/ Wed, 16 Oct 2013 23:27:50 +0000 Charles – you obviously have not read SITES closely or either don’t understand it.  It is a performance base metric – the opposite of prescriptive design.  Also, I challenge you to certify a project.  In my work, I have found that those who believe they have been “doing it for 40 years” have great difficulty meeting the minimum criteria.  

]]> 0 dee80fc23a2ef984536463c95672abef Charles A. Warsinske posted an update in the group The Sustainable Sites Initiative: Interesting.  Two entities fighting over who will make […] https://land8.com/activity/p/18640/ Wed, 16 Oct 2013 23:06:07 +0000 Interesting.  Two entities fighting over who will make money selling another guide to prescriptive design.  There is nothing new in the SITES project except adding points up to get to some magical level so you can pin a gold star on your wall.  We really don’t need another entity telling us how to design sustainable projects.  We have been doi…[Read more]

]]> 0 f83e338d5e8c68e7aa8df2ba4f887858 Steven Rodie posted an update in the group The Sustainable Sites Initiative: Hi Heather - definitely disappointing to see. Just saw the […] https://land8.com/activity/p/18641/ Wed, 16 Oct 2013 22:56:56 +0000 Hi Heather – definitely disappointing to see. Just saw the announcements; have read both press statements that describe very different points of view. What do you think the key disagreement is and what will take to resolve?

]]> 0 3b0ab77f546401dc60735077437db727 Fred Besancon posted an update in the group Portfolios and Resumes - Design Strategies: If possible Luke, I would recommend travel sketches over […] https://land8.com/activity/p/19995/ Tue, 19 Mar 2013 04:31:04 +0000 If possible Luke, I would recommend travel sketches over travel photography.  I find sketching to be a more sought after, rare skill.  Furthermore, sketches reveal more about what you are looking at and how you interpret a scene.  I’ve brought personal sketchbooks to interviews that demonstrate the range of activities I do, where I’ve been, and my…[Read more]

]]> 0 741d7037ab4469dc988c3cbfb0ed9bfc Luke Mancuso posted an update in the group Portfolios and Resumes - Design Strategies: what are people's opinion about adding travel photography in […] https://land8.com/activity/p/19996/ Tue, 19 Mar 2013 03:41:37 +0000 what are people’s opinion about adding travel photography in one’s portfolio?

]]> 0 799fdbb601621184248928186a5b018b Kai Ren posted an update in the group Portfolios and Resumes - Design Strategies: Thank you very much for your comment Glenn, I enjoy […] https://land8.com/activity/p/19997/ Tue, 27 Nov 2012 01:00:18 +0000 Thank you very much for your comment Glenn, I enjoy designing spaces for people a loooottt, and feel fortunate to be in LA. Just getting a bit impatient about finding a LA job lol. 

]]> 0 34bd58249a2f4f296a53ea4e762ee55e Glenn Sovie posted an update in the group Portfolios and Resumes - Design Strategies: Kai, I would say keep it to one page. That is what I always […] https://land8.com/activity/p/19998/ Tue, 27 Nov 2012 00:41:36 +0000 Kai, I would say keep it to one page. That is what I always try to do. Cutting out something less important every time I have something to add to it. Although if you feel you have enough pertinent material to add, do so. But definitely no longer than 2 pages. I personally like the one pager.

Might take a while, all I can say is stick with it if…[Read more]

]]> 0 6862b0def7bc1b8428da5f50af5eaf96 Kai Ren posted an update in the group Portfolios and Resumes - Design Strategies: Hi everyone, so nice to have a place for discuss about […] https://land8.com/activity/p/19999/ Mon, 26 Nov 2012 23:26:00 +0000 Hi everyone, so nice to have a place for discuss about Landscape Architecture. I recently graduated from LA program, and looking for a job. How long should resume be for a new graduate? 

]]> 0 41920e2ecd5e70a28c7f3c98092dcf99 Heather L. Venhaus posted an update in the group The Sustainable Sites Initiative: A large number of credits under the Sustainable Sites […] https://land8.com/activity/p/18642/ Thu, 01 Nov 2012 16:36:42 +0000 A large number of credits under the Sustainable Sites Initiative pertain to vegetation. Check out my latest article “Green Math” in Landscape Architecture Magazine to find out what you should know to earn as many as possible.

]]> 0 1638466fc7f5f870dab8c3d9968bd0ae Heather L. Venhaus posted an update in the group The Sustainable Sites Initiative: Land8 online has invited me to provide a free webinar on […] https://land8.com/activity/p/18643/ Sat, 25 Aug 2012 20:26:39 +0000 Land8 online has invited me to provide a free webinar on sustainable sites, small scale sites and residential landscapes on November 7th. What type of information you would find most useful?

]]> 0 4e1bf7900cfce67072d00f4670488dd0 Nicholas Young posted an update in the group The Sustainable Sites Initiative: I am all for sustainability, but we can still need to make […] https://land8.com/activity/p/18644/ Wed, 18 Apr 2012 11:06:43 +0000
I am all for sustainability, but we can still need to make it blend into  the enviroment …………………………………..Dome What dome

]]> 0 f7b9b9bdd4ac02043808c85f2125a308 Séfora Chavarria posted an update in the group UMass BSLA/MLAs: What is LAbash? LAbash (landscape architecture bash) is a […] https://land8.com/activity/p/23723/ Fri, 03 Feb 2012 03:45:44 +0000 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]

]]> 0 77786855f77b1231fbc69ba03c20dbd6 Séfora Chavarria posted an update in the group UMass BSLA/MLAs: Early registration for FIU LABASH 2012has been extended for […] https://land8.com/activity/p/23724/ Fri, 03 Feb 2012 03:45:26 +0000 Early registration for FIU LABASH 2012has been extended for 1 more week, don’t miss out register today!

]]> 0 cc5bb41ebb96f0cc87512b9f2115199b Séfora Chavarria posted an update in the group Harvard Graduate School of Design: What is LAbash? LAbash (landscape architecture bash) is a […] https://land8.com/activity/p/24098/ Fri, 03 Feb 2012 03:41:21 +0000 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]

]]> 0 5db23f02eb28c9549a245adbb3e2ea3e Séfora Chavarria posted an update in the group Harvard Graduate School of Design: Early registration for FIU LABASH 2012 has been extended […] https://land8.com/activity/p/24099/ Fri, 03 Feb 2012 03:40:44 +0000 Early registration for FIU LABASH 2012 has been extended for 1 more week, don’t miss out register today!

]]> 0 543e921ac87365dfccff137bb11275a3 Séfora Chavarria posted an update in the group Ball State University: What is LAbash? LAbash (landscape architecture bash) is a […] https://land8.com/activity/p/29649/ Fri, 03 Feb 2012 02:54:19 +0000 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]

]]> 0 336acaefd06991b4234e1839bf62bd68 Séfora Chavarria posted an update in the group Ball State University: Early registration for FIU LABASH 2012 has been extended […] https://land8.com/activity/p/29650/ Fri, 03 Feb 2012 02:54:01 +0000 Early registration for FIU LABASH 2012 has been extended for 1 week, don’t miss out register today!

]]> 0 9ecb7eb596adb250ee0c229ce1d5fa16 Séfora Chavarria posted an update in the group The Sustainable Sites Initiative: What is LAbash? LAbash (landscape architecture bash) is a […] https://land8.com/activity/p/18645/ Fri, 03 Feb 2012 02:41:59 +0000 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]

]]> 0 8126b6e629c8dee411d0bc8cab81abe6 Séfora Chavarria posted an update in the group The Sustainable Sites Initiative: Early registration for FIU LABASH 2012 has been extended […] https://land8.com/activity/p/18646/ Fri, 03 Feb 2012 02:41:02 +0000 Early registration for FIU LABASH 2012 has been extended for 1 week, don’t miss out register today!

]]> 0 3d431386124bd2559286a20417bd5e50 landplanner posted an update in the group Portfolios and Resumes - Design Strategies: Page: Actually, I did those relatively new to the profession […] https://land8.com/activity/p/20000/ Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:20:23 +0000 Page:
Actually, I did those relatively new to the profession a bit of a service by pointing out to them one  far more affordable and easily accessible alternative than the costly online option your self-promoting here.
I have no qualms with the value and utility of your online course, I just find the asking price, far too steep and so would most…[Read more]

]]> 0 b0797fc649b8ca3f274103d4f07c6670 Barbara Peterson posted an update in the group Portfolios and Resumes - Design Strategies: Sami,  I'd recommend using 'landscape designer' (I've seen […] https://land8.com/activity/p/20001/ Tue, 17 Jan 2012 19:57:21 +0000 Sami, 
I’d recommend using ‘landscape designer’ (I’ve seen this most often) or maybe even ‘recent landscape architect graduate’. If you use ‘landscape architect in-training’ check w/your state registration board to make sure that there aren’t any ‘conflicts’. 
As far as looking for jobs: the ones that generally apply to college grads would be ‘…[Read more]

]]> 0 bfbf8dc2a1f0232ebbfc5964597bf43b Bruce McWilliam Associates Landscape Design Group 778-809-9784 posted an update in the group Portfolios and Resumes - Design Strategies: I remember the saying "Those that can't do - teach"   https://land8.com/activity/p/20002/ Tue, 17 Jan 2012 18:55:54 +0000 I remember the saying “Those that can’t do – teach”
 

]]> 0 28c8cf0d46902ad2ca3766d1161dc2d5 landplanner posted an update in the group Portfolios and Resumes - Design Strategies: Hey Page:   You need to really get a clue here. It appears […] https://land8.com/activity/p/20003/ Tue, 17 Jan 2012 18:26:19 +0000 Hey Page:
 
You need to really get a clue here. It appears your somewhat disconnected from the true reality of the marketplace. Let me be specific, in case you can’t be.
There is massive unemployment in the design professions and thast has been pervasive going on nearly three years. You are offering a “sure-fire” or “near-fire” portfolio and…[Read more]

]]> 0 1296076e69ffd32620e80283a1d926d1 Page Huyette posted an update in the group Portfolios and Resumes - Design Strategies: Sami, One of my recent students listed their current job as […] https://land8.com/activity/p/20004/ Tue, 17 Jan 2012 15:50:04 +0000 Sami,
One of my recent students listed their current job as “landscape architect in training” to avoid this snafu.
I would suggest visiting the ASLA job board to see how others with your level of experience are handling it.  Here are some samples of student portfolio websites that include resumes for other ideas on wording and layout: Samples r…[Read more]

]]> 0 e68a526964f64f3c2f3941bd737f19c0 Sami Bronowski posted an update in the group Portfolios and Resumes - Design Strategies: I have a quick question about resumes.  I will be […] https://land8.com/activity/p/20005/ Tue, 17 Jan 2012 15:39:43 +0000 I have a quick question about resumes.  I will be graduating this coming May will my BLA.  I am in the process of cleaning up my resume and cover letter.  In looking for jobs to apply for, I always search landscape architecture, since that is my specific degree.  I am not yet, however, a registered landscape architect since I am entry level.  Ca…[Read more]

]]> 0 f997bb5a5a825e5f1c62f0e83c3e6412 Baldev Lamba posted an update in the group The Sustainable Sites Initiative: How is the increasing demand for performance metrics and […] https://land8.com/activity/p/18647/ Fri, 28 Oct 2011 16:35:16 +0000 How is the increasing demand for performance metrics and measures of sustainability for landscape architecture and numerous other rating systems changing the practice? What are the challenges in terms of need for additional research associated with this paradigm and what are the sourced used for research and knowledge? What are most pressing…[Read more]

]]> 0 15997ad50038bf353d449689eff4c0c5 Bruno Marques posted an update in the group The Sustainable Sites Initiative: Need more reasons to attend? Now you have the opportunity!     https://land8.com/activity/p/18648/ Thu, 13 Oct 2011 19:49:42 +0000 Need more reasons to attend?
Now you have the opportunity!
 

 

]]> 0 6460cb29bda9f1f8275562281a070142 Denis Vasiliev posted an update in the group Portfolios and Resumes - Design Strategies: Hi! I see you make projects of playgrounds. Don`t you want […] https://land8.com/activity/p/20006/ Fri, 23 Sep 2011 11:36:07 +0000 Hi! I see you make projects of playgrounds. Don`t you want to distribute our equipment in Hungary? See our products here http://www.ksil.eu and contact me if you decide

]]> 0 5f401cea77ed84a9b462a7dd8cb51da3 Page Huyette posted an update in the group Portfolios and Resumes - Design Strategies: Peter,  your comment about approaching your portfolio from […] https://land8.com/activity/p/20007/ Mon, 29 Aug 2011 17:01:26 +0000 Peter,  your comment about approaching your portfolio from a print format perspective is interesting.  I think many of us who spend a lot of time at the drawing board suffer from this, and moving our personal work to digital format is a jump for some.  I think that if you have a standardized filing system in place that is reflected on your co…[Read more]

]]> 0 49330165232bd400c4203503b1c156b6 Daniel Radai posted an update in the group Portfolios and Resumes - Design Strategies: Hello, this is the first version of my portfolio, i would be […] https://land8.com/activity/p/20008/ Mon, 29 Aug 2011 10:15:50 +0000 Hello, this is the first version of my portfolio, i would be grateful for some comments, critiques! Thanks in advance!:)
danielradai_portfolio.pdf

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