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Sun, 05 Apr 2026 13:52:28 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=6.0.0 en-US 30 hourly 2 d4938aeaada1ed6103278965ee3842ec Tijana Todic joined the group Planning Profession and Landscape Architecture https://land8.com/activity/p/61094/ Wed, 10 Jun 2020 16:18:31 +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 7374f86d06e9476d7f32ef8d4fb4d556 Jael Wagoner, PLA, ASLA joined the group Planning Profession and Landscape Architecture https://land8.com/activity/p/60790/ Fri, 24 Apr 2020 05:07:54 +0000 0 a93b35a8eb200a0ff8f70c0bf96fe95d Jael Wagoner, PLA, ASLA joined the group LEED in Landscape Architecture https://land8.com/activity/p/60789/ Fri, 24 Apr 2020 05:06:43 +0000 0 30fa2bc5d486f8e9255a430181859952 Dave Kenyon joined the group LEED in Landscape Architecture https://land8.com/activity/p/60659/ Wed, 15 Apr 2020 14:16:58 +0000 0 c45aa909d47ff4f31de4fcd571cbeefc Aidan Joseph ffrench joined the group LEED in Landscape Architecture https://land8.com/activity/p/60473/ Fri, 21 Feb 2020 20:12:31 +0000 0 27feff7a2adce653af764632ee42f973 Ivan Ochoa joined the group LEED in Landscape Architecture https://land8.com/activity/p/60387/ Tue, 11 Feb 2020 23:23:08 +0000 0 d1ade90ee819515d42818140d69c44c2 StudioCK joined the group LEED in Landscape Architecture https://land8.com/activity/p/59626/ Fri, 06 Sep 2019 13:27:11 +0000 0 445157083a23cd253df897c3abb27b28 StudioCK joined the group Planning Profession and Landscape Architecture https://land8.com/activity/p/59619/ Fri, 06 Sep 2019 13:27:04 +0000 0 f6d836207dbab4a1ae69704e3634cb2b Richard Hammond joined the group Planning Profession and Landscape Architecture https://land8.com/activity/p/59260/ Thu, 27 Jun 2019 11:50:28 +0000 0 d69f495e54a865fba3f7c69ca4656c83 Sujana Devabhaktuni joined the group LEED in Landscape Architecture https://land8.com/activity/p/58932/ Mon, 22 Apr 2019 00:12:39 +0000 0 1856c5144e94d74be11652f4370c8cfb Arnaud Van Blommen joined the group Planning Profession and Landscape Architecture https://land8.com/activity/p/58732/ Wed, 13 Mar 2019 07:13:43 +0000 0 3e628b57164c011352a5a9a4e11e51dc Arnaud Van Blommen joined the group LEED in Landscape Architecture https://land8.com/activity/p/58731/ Wed, 13 Mar 2019 07:13:18 +0000 0 b8183a116a859f2d8bb88e4900587602 Alexandru Gheorghe joined the group Planning Profession and Landscape Architecture https://land8.com/activity/p/58608/ Fri, 15 Feb 2019 08:19:19 +0000 0 144de0fc03c4903ef3081914e36c9aa5 Alexandru Gheorghe joined the group LEED in Landscape Architecture https://land8.com/activity/p/58607/ Fri, 15 Feb 2019 08:19:11 +0000 0 f656be6a9dc2c181e592e9842d3398f0 Erik Singman joined the group LEED in Landscape Architecture https://land8.com/activity/p/58249/ Sun, 09 Dec 2018 13:44:34 +0000 0 4945b84aa163821dd4eba0eefa4f57b7 Erik Singman joined the group Planning Profession and Landscape Architecture https://land8.com/activity/p/58248/ Sun, 09 Dec 2018 13:32:46 +0000 0 550a30484784cc5a4d354414893b6375 Maria Savova joined the group Planning Profession and Landscape Architecture https://land8.com/activity/p/58211/ Fri, 30 Nov 2018 14:40:07 +0000 0 6129ca41cd1ec1189c4b00f49f78cca1 Katherine Jacobs joined the group LEED in Landscape Architecture https://land8.com/activity/p/56619/ Thu, 20 Sep 2018 21:14:37 +0000 0 41d60fd0b0d9db019141f52ba048eb04 Mark Jay Roaring joined the group LEED in Landscape Architecture https://land8.com/activity/p/53941/ Tue, 24 Jul 2018 15:42:30 +0000 0 97da1de7456f9aa5f018aa17754b1f07 Bruce McWilliam Associates Landscape Design Group 778-809-9784 joined the group LEED in Landscape Architecture https://land8.com/activity/p/53749/ Fri, 22 Jun 2018 13:34:35 +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 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 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 b39922f0bb9bf08721397ce5623c2f1d Séfora Chavarria posted an update in the group NYASLA - American Society of Landscape Architects New York Chapter: Early registration for FIU LABASH 2012 has been extended by […] https://land8.com/activity/p/16621/ Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:08:07 +0000 Early registration for FIU LABASH 2012 has been extended by 1 week, don’t miss out register today!

]]> 0 732dcef609f88dab66dc4bad617a5e06 Oona Johnsen posted an update in the group LEED in Landscape Architecture: The Sustainable Sites Initiative (SITES) is gaining […] https://land8.com/activity/p/23522/ Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:15:23 +0000 The Sustainable Sites Initiative (SITES) is gaining momentum with an announcement they have certified the nation’s first three projects.  As a landscape architect professional, would you become a SITES AP?

]]> 0 1d5ef410fd5a2ecf8f20b895d915ee3b Suzan Hampton posted an update in the group LEED in Landscape Architecture: Hi Oona, I was involved in the Redwood Empire Chapter when I […] https://land8.com/activity/p/23523/ Thu, 19 Jan 2012 04:09:07 +0000 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

]]> 0 425c04a206a3479da57e40fb07f99185 Oona Johnsen posted an update in the group LEED in Landscape Architecture: Are you involved in your local USGBC chapter?  How has […] https://land8.com/activity/p/23524/ Sun, 01 Jan 2012 18:17:23 +0000 Are you involved in your local USGBC chapter?  How has it benefited your career, if at all?

]]> 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 f32a6a4224a28fd4f1c84417dbd326ce Oona Johnsen posted an update in the group LEED in Landscape Architecture: LEED GA - is it worth it? https://land8.com/activity/p/23525/ Mon, 24 Oct 2011 22:33:52 +0000 LEED GA – is it worth it?

]]> 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 a0608ec34c0ed8a5c9d114bb07e9391c Bruno Marques posted an update in the group LEED in Landscape Architecture: Need more reasons to attend? Now you have the opportunity!     https://land8.com/activity/p/23526/ Thu, 13 Oct 2011 19:46:24 +0000 Need more reasons to attend?
Now you have the opportunity!
 
 

]]> 0 95be2f7b416de4c3565092ed4d35c5cb A.Corry posted an update in the group Planning Profession and Landscape Architecture: JMW,   Many LA's practice planning as a portion of their […] https://land8.com/activity/p/27324/ Thu, 22 Sep 2011 13:27:30 +0000 JMW,
 
Many LA’s practice planning as a portion of their work. However, I hear much less of any public sector planners who also practice Landscape Architecture. I don’t have enough experience to consider my opinion credible as to why that seems to be the case, but I believe the understanding of “high design” as opposed to “conforming with the…[Read more]

]]> 0 bc1f62c4358b014f14e7c0ca39ee7c86 JMW posted an update in the group Planning Profession and Landscape Architecture: So you're a planner and LA? https://land8.com/activity/p/27325/ Wed, 21 Sep 2011 22:04:06 +0000 So you’re a planner and LA?

]]> 0 653aff554c21cc1a0a5d47a71f5d247b JMW posted an update in the group Planning Profession and Landscape Architecture: Anyone...? Hello? https://land8.com/activity/p/27327/ Fri, 16 Sep 2011 14:59:45 +0000 Anyone…? Hello?

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