Tim Hill

I believe the solution is to first accept the dual responsibility built landscapes hold in both causing environmental degradation AND protecting and restoring the ecosystem services we depend upon.

I agree with David, we can not and should not eliminate turf completely from our landscapes. There are many scenarios where mowed lawn is the best…[Read more]

I have not read the article, Heather, David and Reid, but I think the basic point is good one — maintenance should be consideration in designing a “sustainable residential landscape.” Even here in the SW, we will design what we think is a more sustainable landscape, and put in a water harvesting swale with cobbles. As it turns out the maintenance…[Read more]

David your are correct!

@Reid – Hahahahahahahahahahaha!

I love to laugh out loud! It’s good for the body. Relieves stress, improves circulation.

Stupid Article!

This study also “compare(d) carbon sequestration to nitrous oxide and carbon dioxide emissions from lawn grooming practices.”

I have news for anyone willing to listen. Lawn maintenance doesn’t produce carbon “di”oxide emissions. Lawn maintenance produces carbon “mon”oxide. Carbon monoxide produces carbon dioxide which in turn is used by plants…[Read more]

From the article: “It’s impossible for these lawns to be net greenhouse gas sinks because too much fuel is used to maintain them,” Townsend-Small concluded.

So what’s the solution? That’s what I want to know. Should we eliminate athletic fields and play completely? What then shall we do with those that have no place to play and engage in athletic…[Read more]

Urban “Green” Space may lead to Global Warming

Interesting article about the importance of extending sustainable practices to the maintenance of our landscapes. If the implications of maintenance requirements are not considered, the benefits of sustainable design practices may be lost. I think this article also highlights the advantage of having…[Read more]

Phil,

Ditto Dan comments on experience, common sense and to use your company history on previous Construction estimates. I would add to his list, network(social) with local contractors and ask them for their input. Some will be glad to help out and others may not, you never know until you ask. Good Luck

Phillip,I have seen several programs over the years and have not been a big favorite of any of them so far. I have been in d/b for almost 28 years. I have worked in the field and behind the desk and I know how long it takes to plant a 4″ tree etc. including the stop at 7-11 for a big gulp and traffic, waiting for the semi to deliver the sod or…[Read more]

Hi, I’ve recently started working for a small residential design/build company and I’m wondering how other people go about estimating construction costs. Is there some great piece of software that makes the process easy, or do people rely on their own knowledge of material and labor prices. It seems like the estimating software I’ve looked at are…[Read more]

I know many of you are concerned with the cost of Labash….well let me reassure you about what you are getting for the money!!!

2 dinners fully catered
2 lunches
Open bar for 3 nights…come on guys you can’t beat this
Tours (fees included in reg price)
Transportation to all of our events and tours
Amazing Lectures by: Mark Rios, Walter Hood,…[Read more]

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 interested in the practical application of landscape sustainability in residential settings and look…[Read more]

Sory pomyłka nie o izbę architektów ale o SARP.

Z tego co sie oriętuję to do Izyb Architektów nie da sie zapisac ot tak sobie… trzeba skoczyc architekutre, 2 lata praktyki w biurze, rok na budowie + egzamin panstwowy…

Chciałam się Was jeszcze zapytac co sądzicie o zapisywaniu się do zrzeszeń takich jak SARP,OSTO, SPAK czy Zieleń Polska? Mam koleżankę która dzięki zapisaniu się do Izby Architektów zdobywa coraz to fajniejsze zlecenia na duże tereny publiczne a nie same ogródki. Zastanawiam się jak to funkcjonuje w Waszych województwach.
Jaką macie metodę na…[Read more]

Podzielam zdanie Dominiki. Raczej indywidualny projekt i do tego albo dobry stolarz który zna się na pracy w drewnie na zewnątrz, albo (jeśłi to konstrukcja metalowa) to dobry ślusarz. Nie ma co się rozpędzać z projektem wykonawczym bo i tak każdy z nich ma swoje technologie połączeń. Chyba że łączenia mają być “dizajnerskie”……[Read more]

Anito, z moich doświadczeń kiepsko raczej na rynku z oryginalnymi produktami, polecam projekt indywidualny 🙂 Pytanie jeszcze jakiego typu ma to być wiata i jaką funkcje pełnić? W razie czego pisz na priv, służę pomocą.

Poszukuję jakichś fajnych wiat / altan o nowoczesnym “dizajnie”, jakiejś alternatywy dla drewnianych, sześciokątnych altan… pomocy, plis…

no wiec mozna sie tym wszystkim zajac bez zadnych problemow i na pewno znalezliby sie chetni na stanowisko organizatora i zbieracza materialow za odpowiednie pieniadze. Za godziwe wynagrodzenie (nie mam pojecia skad wziac pieniadze) zostanie to wszstko profesjonalnie ogarniete przez jednego czlowieka lub grupe ludzi i wszyscy beda zadowoleni i…[Read more]