Land8 | Tod Hueser | Group Activity https://land8.com/members/todhueser/activity/groups/ Public group activity feed of which Tod Hueser is a member. Sun, 05 Apr 2026 13:52:28 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=6.0.0 en-US 30 hourly 2 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 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 00f2b7b99bb5b956c3f07a5c2c54fe86 Adam Vescuso Day posted an update in the group Colorado State University: Hey CSU, If any of you are going to the ASLA Expo this year […] https://land8.com/activity/p/27476/ Thu, 14 Nov 2013 21:41:57 +0000 Hey CSU, If any of you are going to the ASLA Expo this year its in my home city and my company will have a booth down on the expo floor. Send me a message if you want to stop and say hi or need any suggestions for anything.

]]> 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 2cf94c10ed3083f45d6f74d28cf40bc9 Séfora Chavarria posted an update in the group Colorado State University: What is LAbash? LAbash (landscape architecture bash) is a […] https://land8.com/activity/p/27477/ Fri, 03 Feb 2012 03:13:59 +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 f7a1f1118ba548d555b29f4b2ece0e66 Séfora Chavarria posted an update in the group Colorado State University: Early registration for FIU LABASH 2012 has been extended […] https://land8.com/activity/p/27478/ Fri, 03 Feb 2012 03:13:11 +0000 Early registration for FIU LABASH 2012 has been extended for 1 more 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 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 fdb17a1a6e4dd904c7aa7c7d78b594b6 vc hefti posted an update in the group Colorado State University: Does anyone have the/a syllabus/structure handout for […] https://land8.com/activity/p/27479/ Tue, 12 Apr 2011 08:02:18 +0000 Does anyone have the/a syllabus/structure handout for portfolio compilation from 449Professional Practice?

Alternatively/Additionally any good resources/advice for portfolio compilation?

]]> 0 c18efde2afbe7351f59087ae96f8d456 Joy Kuebler posted an update in the group The Sustainable Sites Initiative: We are seeking resumes for a 5-6 year experience Landscape […] https://land8.com/activity/p/18649/ Mon, 07 Mar 2011 17:37:19 +0000 We are seeking resumes for a 5-6 year experience Landscape Architect/ designer for our busy Buffalo, NY office. Info found at http://www.JKLAstudio.com

]]> 0 dacd949d201cdca7b71c7a96ee282278 Adam Vescuso Day posted an update in the group Colorado State University: sorry about the delay, Cambridge is great although I still […] https://land8.com/activity/p/27480/ Thu, 13 Jan 2011 22:21:31 +0000 sorry about the delay, Cambridge is great although I still don’t have a job. I can’t completely blame that on the market though as I’m sure there is always more I could be doing.

]]> 0 787028232b1add00cdcc5104d2132089 Thomas J. Johnson posted an update in the group Colorado State University: Thanks for the heads up! How's Cambridge treating you so far? https://land8.com/activity/p/27481/ Tue, 14 Dec 2010 05:53:01 +0000 Thanks for the heads up! How’s Cambridge treating you so far?

]]> 0 b9b1638b88785895a0b1acd6aa2a422d Brian Hochstein posted an update in the group PGASLA -Prairie Gateway Chapter of ASLA: PGASLA will be trying to send out information through a wide […] https://land8.com/activity/p/16431/ Tue, 19 Oct 2010 15:13:38 +0000 PGASLA will be trying to send out information through a wide network of forums, Land8Lounge being one of them. Look for updates and additional information soon.

]]> 0 ac626f565d6eb5415d448d2fa773a04d romnick posted an update in the group The Sustainable Sites Initiative: hello friends... I'm looking for some help, ideas, or […] https://land8.com/activity/p/18650/ Sun, 20 Jun 2010 07:45:11 +0000 hello friends…
I’m looking for some help, ideas, or suggestions about my thesis topic (a sustainable waste management into a park or simply “Garbage Park”)…wherein, i want to run the park that depends on the sustainable waste management, like cost efficient and effective waste to energy methods and how it can be a sustainable,,,, etc…thanks…[Read more]

]]> 0 0f65389b22965e0a6d1e7df1052e706c Mitchell Rasor posted an update in the group The Sustainable Sites Initiative: How does LEED ND differ from SSI. https://land8.com/activity/p/18651/ Wed, 09 Jun 2010 18:25:27 +0000 How does LEED ND differ from SSI.

]]> 0 7d3b77aa6a1caa4dc191734d32b28aac Lisa Port, APLD posted an update in the group The Sustainable Sites Initiative: does anyone know of speakers or events that […] https://land8.com/activity/p/18652/ Wed, 09 Jun 2010 18:03:28 +0000 does anyone know of speakers or events that discuss/educate/explain more about SSI, that are taking place in the Seattle area?

]]> 0 277e3ea11cb028a1f19ac18b0ef06a44 Andrew Spiering posted an update in the group The Sustainable Sites Initiative: Hey Kerri, I'll do my best to be there! Thanks, Andrew https://land8.com/activity/p/18653/ Tue, 08 Jun 2010 15:45:34 +0000 Hey Kerri,

I’ll do my best to be there!

Thanks,
Andrew

]]> 0 22ee8022deb32fd3e820b028fb798594 Kerri A posted an update in the group The Sustainable Sites Initiative: The Sustainable Sites Initiative: Metrics for a greener […] https://land8.com/activity/p/18654/ Wed, 19 May 2010 22:57:45 +0000 The Sustainable Sites Initiative: Metrics for a greener City” with Allegra Bukojemsky and April Philips
June 10, 2010 6:30 pm
AIA San Francisco, 130 Sutter Street, Suite 600

The Sustainable Sites Initiative SITES TM is the nation’s first rating system for the design, construction and maintenance of sustainable landscapes. This missing link in g…[Read more]

]]> 0 5078951f476cc09332e4e9a8271448be Tamera posted an update in the group The Sustainable Sites Initiative: Thanks Stephanie, I see what you mean. Thanks so much! https://land8.com/activity/p/18655/ Thu, 13 May 2010 03:18:20 +0000 Thanks Stephanie, I see what you mean. Thanks so much!

]]> 0 ec758687f8cd229af6652e35fa9b788b STEPHANIE Landregan FASLA LEED posted an update in the group The Sustainable Sites Initiative: Hello Tamera, Well, As a LEED AP, I can tell you that LEED […] https://land8.com/activity/p/18656/ Fri, 07 May 2010 22:37:48 +0000 Hello Tamera,
Well, As a LEED AP, I can tell you that LEED doesn’t deal with the spaces BETWEEN the buildings on a level that is watershed centric, site planning, soils responsive. LEED does not give points for passive solutions, but favors mechanical solutions. In so many ways, LEED is very narrow, and SSI is very broad. Those are just a few…[Read more]

]]> 0 7be1591ab4340f65155c5bd9ad4b1b08 Keven Graham posted an update in the group The Sustainable Sites Initiative: Joy, have your Chapter Trustee or President check in with […] https://land8.com/activity/p/18657/ Fri, 26 Feb 2010 03:08:07 +0000 Joy, have your Chapter Trustee or President check in with Liz at ASLA national and she can certainly help find appropriate speakers for you. Also, the ASLA Sustainable Design & Development PPN can help guide you as well. We have many talented speakers that can address many different aspects of this topic.

]]> 0 11696fcf71940053ff24691935f224c3 Joy Kuebler posted an update in the group The Sustainable Sites Initiative: The NY Upstate Chapter of the ASLA is teaming with the NY […] https://land8.com/activity/p/18658/ Mon, 22 Feb 2010 16:08:23 +0000 The NY Upstate Chapter of the ASLA is teaming with the NY State AIA for the first time ever to put a JOINT conference together! Sustainability is a particular topic that is HOT on both arenas. Please feel free to let me know if there are people interested in presenting at the conference regarding the SSI to LEED roll out, or to a particularly…[Read more]

]]> 0 ca4fdaf1fc6c8b4267adc28f369dbf6d Andrew Spiering posted an update in the group The Sustainable Sites Initiative: Feel free to use the group's forum to post questions and […] https://land8.com/activity/p/18659/ Sat, 20 Feb 2010 06:11:23 +0000 Feel free to use the group’s forum to post questions and discussion topics. Just click the “+ Start Discussion” link.

Thanks!
Andrew

]]> 0 e80f7bc6379284c36cf9435bc13d645e STEPHANIE Landregan FASLA LEED posted an update in the group The Sustainable Sites Initiative: Charles, Perhaps they are hiring knowledgable Landscape […] https://land8.com/activity/p/18660/ Fri, 19 Feb 2010 22:25:10 +0000 Charles,
Perhaps they are hiring knowledgable Landscape Architects? Clearly they need help.

]]> 0 6c3b8755363632fd32b759ad70631e44 Charles A. Warsinske posted an update in the group The Sustainable Sites Initiative: My civil engineer handed me a brochure on the Filterra […] https://land8.com/activity/p/18661/ Fri, 19 Feb 2010 20:29:30 +0000 My civil engineer handed me a brochure on the Filterra Bioretention System which appears to be a vault, filled with gravel, sand and a little peat moss that takes in and filters storm water. The vault is topped with a tree grate where you plant a plant from the recommended list provided by Filterra. Has anyone used this system? They recommend that…[Read more]

]]> 0 6326c4da57b9177ad4ba432a04ee417d Samantha posted an update in the group Colorado State University: I know many of you are concerned with the cost of […] https://land8.com/activity/p/27482/ Wed, 17 Feb 2010 16:40:10 +0000 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]

]]> 0 95a7546d5a27c64f8e6b2bdb4264ceca Geoffrey Katz posted an update in the group The Sustainable Sites Initiative: I agree with Heather about building a track record of using […] https://land8.com/activity/p/18662/ Tue, 16 Feb 2010 19:33:29 +0000 I agree with Heather about building a track record of using the SSI. It is through application in the real world that tools like the SSI show their strengths and value.

]]> 0 b8dabf6043c8d054bd04c94fecde70c6 Heather L. Venhaus posted an update in the group The Sustainable Sites Initiative: I am anxious to see the outcome of the pilot projects. I […] https://land8.com/activity/p/18663/ Tue, 16 Feb 2010 19:15:10 +0000 I am anxious to see the outcome of the pilot projects. I think the real world application and testing of Sites is of the upmost importance and we will learn a great deal from this process.

In order to continue building natural capital through the design construction and maintenance of regenerative systems, we need to see the application of…[Read more]

]]> 0 4894e50979ca65442e12906b5a2cfcbb Steven Rodie posted an update in the group The Sustainable Sites Initiative: Hi Heather! You and I have had many past conversations when […] https://land8.com/activity/p/18664/ Mon, 15 Feb 2010 03:20:49 +0000 Hi Heather! You and I have had many past conversations when you were in the trenches with SSI. So what are your current thoughts from your new perspective relative to what needs to happen to keep the SSI momentum going? Is practical application the key….or are there other issues that are just as critical?

You’ve been a great resource…..hope…[Read more]

]]> 0 6ab7bb2fbd29582fc98580c00ebbf326 Heather L. Venhaus posted an update in the group The Sustainable Sites Initiative: Hey Folks! Just a quick note to say hello and introduce […] https://land8.com/activity/p/18665/ Mon, 15 Feb 2010 02:49:11 +0000 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 excited to hear your thoughts and concentrate more strongly on the practical application of the…[Read more]

]]> 0 13b4af3802d5d4b03a188c569a84d9fc Matthew Schafer posted an update in the group The Sustainable Sites Initiative: Did anyone go to Chicago and see any SSI presentations? Anything good? https://land8.com/activity/p/18666/ Fri, 25 Sep 2009 12:36:05 +0000 Did anyone go to Chicago and see any SSI presentations? Anything good?

]]> 0 b59437a105310f5e4407297ef8f91f63 Matthew Schafer posted an update in the group The Sustainable Sites Initiative: Yes, the meeting went great! Stacy summed it up pretty good. […] https://land8.com/activity/p/18667/ Mon, 31 Aug 2009 14:11:42 +0000 Yes, the meeting went great! Stacy summed it up pretty good. It was fantastic to have Dominique come in and talk with us about her experiences using SSI on a project. From our discussions, we know there are a lot of kinks in SSI (as one would expect) but my feeling from her was that the document works well in establishing that necessary baseline…[Read more]

]]> 0 78d3057a21ede94e01f5b6e5273df5ef Stacy Ernst posted an update in the group The Sustainable Sites Initiative: I thought it was great - especially Dominique's experience […] https://land8.com/activity/p/18668/ Fri, 28 Aug 2009 17:23:21 +0000 I thought it was great – especially Dominique’s experience with SSI for Lenexa City Center project. Several of the pre-requisites were un-achievable on that one. Those points were very worthy, highlighted the critical importance of proper site selction and deemed certainly worth keeping central in the SSI focus, but totally screwd the pooch (so to…[Read more]

]]> 0 226b199fb212b05ac8986d0a04a7e968 Celine Andersen posted an update in the group The Sustainable Sites Initiative: Matt- How did the meeting go? https://land8.com/activity/p/18669/ Fri, 28 Aug 2009 14:22:56 +0000 Matt- How did the meeting go?

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