Vivian Martinez

GCBI WEBCAST: NEW LEED CREDENTIALS
this is a very helpful video that explains the new credential system for LEED 2009/3.0

FYI – Public comments on the Guidelines and Performance Benchmarks Draft 2008 are now posted on the Sustainable Sites Initiative website for review. http://www.sustainablesites.org/report/

Try this website for requirements to remain accredited – scroll down to see the answers:
http://www.everblueenergy.com/leed-exam-prep-leed-2009-update.html

I make my sketch in Sketchup but render is very problem for me…I mean that I ‘m finding a program but no crack for several day…this makes me crazy…please give me a trick…

Not a whole lot but you definitely see it at the resorts

Nice I from Maui and know a good amount about native species so if you need any help let me know

Wow I am surprised to see this group but happy just the same. What island are you both on?

I’ve been aware of SSI but hadn’t seen their latest report. Go to: http://www.sustainablesites.org
You’ll find a link to the report on the first page. I must say, the “documentation” requirements suggested in this report read like an undergraduate studio assignment for a year-long class. My recent work on a small LEED project looks like a total of…[Read more]

Por fin regreso a la isla del encanto! In June I finally get to return to Puerto Rico. ASLA in PR would be fantastic!

Hey, Check out the ‘event’ that I just posted under the ‘Network” tab. Please let others know about this free lecture and dinner ($30 or $20 for students). This lecture is the same day as the Career Fair. Be there. BD

PR – Lo hace mejor!! Just came across this group… I agree that Puerto Rico would be a great place for the ASLA annual meeting. Honeymooned in in PR in 2004…we loved it! Even better than Maui (much better food!) Vieques Island is magical – we kayaked in a bioluminescent bay –just amazing; El Yunque is gorgeous and wild – we stayed in an…[Read more]

So what’s the news at Purdue these days?

Info about the LEED Credentialing Program:
http://www.gbci.org/DisplayPage.aspx?CMSPageID=83

Info about the LEED 2009 Greenbuild Update & the LEED 2009 Exam:
http://www.intheleed.com/the-leed-2009-greenbuild-update-the-leed-2009-exam/

Note: Buildings are “certified”, people are “accredited” – a possible question on the test according to a USGBC study group I went to. I am taking the test in December.

Grabriel

El Yunque was my favorite place. I wanted to visit the forest at night but I ran out of time. Nearby, El Conquistador Hotel had an amazing view to the Atlantic ocean. (I cannot describe it in words). I also stopped by the florescent bay in Boqueron. I have never seen microorganisms glow at night!

There was an interesting landscape…[Read more]

Jeff,

How do you set up your perspective vantage point? What are the steps involved in setting up and roughing out your perspective renderings?

I want to know how to reach the ultra affluent residential clients in Shanghai, Beijing, and Dubai Any advice?

How do I recruit ridiculously creative landscape graphic artists for perspective drawings and collateral presentation documents?

How do I write secure contracts and payments when working over seas to assure payment? Is this a take a…[Read more]

Brandon – Give me some topices to cover and I’d be glad to help in any way.

Carlos,
How was your trip to PR? Would like to hear some observations and experiences as well as as see some photos if you have some to share.