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Geoffrey Katz posted an update in the group
California Native Plants 14 years, 3 months ago
Glenn Do you really need to irrigate these plants that you mention in summer? They are native to N California, and so in a “natural” context do not get any summer water. Why would you need to irrigate them in a cultured situation?
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Kerri A posted an update in the group
The Sustainable Sites Initiative 14 years, 3 months ago
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 600The 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]
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Tamera posted an update in the group
The Sustainable Sites Initiative 14 years, 3 months ago
Thanks Stephanie, I see what you mean. Thanks so much!
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STEPHANIE Landregan FASLA LEED posted an update in the group
The Sustainable Sites Initiative 14 years, 4 months ago
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] -
Sherwin Obos Ramosa posted an update in the group
Asia Landscape 14 years, 4 months ago
Hello World,
Greetings from the island of Cebu, Philippines!!
Sherwin
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Ahmad Ali Al-Gilani posted an update in the group
Asia Landscape 14 years, 4 months ago
Dear All,
I am looking for Landscape Archiyects for my office in Jeddah- Saudi Arabia, if you or some one you know interested please send your Cv to : aa.algilani@gmail.com
Salary based on experiance, benifits include, housing allowancw, helth insurance, and transportation. please forwared to those who might be interested, new graduates and those…[Read more] -
Joanna Asia Milewska posted an update in the group
Asia Landscape 14 years, 4 months ago
Hi,
Yesterday my boyfriend and I have arrived in Kuala Lumpur. We are planning to travel for a few months around South East Asia. I would like to write a series of articles about landscape architecture in Asian countries and therefore I need to collect some information.
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anjali kumthekar posted an update in the group
Asia Landscape 14 years, 5 months ago
Hi I am Anjali from India……..I am keen to share work and views about urban/civic landscapes.
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Baskar G posted an update in the group
Asia Landscape 14 years, 5 months ago
in vertical landscape generally we can choose small plants which are climber and creeper supporting with net making with bamboo or wooden frame . watering is critcial part here.
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wemby posted an update in the group
Asia Landscape 14 years, 5 months ago
hai..wemby speaking here,,im interested too for exploration of the development landscape architecture by design and good planning
especially in my country INDONESIA
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Keven Graham posted an update in the group
The Sustainable Sites Initiative 14 years, 6 months ago
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.
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Joy Kuebler posted an update in the group
The Sustainable Sites Initiative 14 years, 6 months ago
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]
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Andrew Spiering posted an update in the group
The Sustainable Sites Initiative 14 years, 6 months ago
Feel free to use the group’s forum to post questions and discussion topics. Just click the “+ Start Discussion” link.
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STEPHANIE Landregan FASLA LEED posted an update in the group
The Sustainable Sites Initiative 14 years, 6 months ago
Charles,
Perhaps they are hiring knowledgable Landscape Architects? Clearly they need help. -
Charles A. Warsinske posted an update in the group
The Sustainable Sites Initiative 14 years, 6 months ago
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]
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Geoffrey Katz posted an update in the group
The Sustainable Sites Initiative 14 years, 6 months ago
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.
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Heather L. Venhaus posted an update in the group
The Sustainable Sites Initiative 14 years, 6 months ago
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]
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Steven Rodie posted an update in the group
The Sustainable Sites Initiative 14 years, 6 months ago
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]
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Heather L. Venhaus posted an update in the group
The Sustainable Sites Initiative 14 years, 6 months ago
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]
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Glenn Kranich posted an update in the group
California Native Plants 14 years, 7 months ago
Ashley- In urban settings, supplemental irrigation is advantageous for the summer-dry months. Specifically, I’ve used inline subsurface drip. Quality growing medium like compost is important too, along with mycorrhizal fungi applications to help plants thrive through root establishment. Some native plant material I have used are: Juncus…[Read more]
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