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Area landscape firms win awards

By Michael C Juliano, STAFF WRITER

 
 

Work hits close to home when architects build their own

Sacramento Business Journal - by Michael Shaw Staff writer

 
 

Northside College Prep hopes garden will bring joy

By Pam DeFiglio, Special to the Tribune

 
 

Everything's beachy at waterfront dog park

By GEORGE WILKENS | The Tampa Tribune

 
 

LSU students upgrade tailgating

By SANDY DAVIS, Advocate staff writer

 
 

Bringing the indoors outdoors

Jeremy Schnitker, Sf.BlockShopper.com

 
 

Gray water's grass roots

By Gloria Goodale Staff writer of The Christian Science Monitor / January 26, 2010

 
 

Keeping an old promise

By: DAVID HENKE, Staff Writer

 
 

Ashton Woods Raises the Bar, Again: New Homes with Sustainable Landscaping
We had a unique opportunity based on several site specific factors, and the catalyst of the Georgia EPD watering restrictions during the drought last year.

 
 

University Park residents' criticism uproots version 1 of Barbara Hitzelberger Park

By AVI SELK / The Dallas Morning News, aselk@dallasnews.com

 
 

Boat ramp dock should be ready for Gasparilla

By GEORGE WILKENS | The Tampa Tribune

 
 

Artifical turf field issue discussed

BY DEBORAH WALSH, Suburban Trends, STAFF WRITER

 
 

Urban Lawns Contribute to Climate Change

by Jennifer Lance in Garden and Yard Care, Lawn and Yard Care

 
 

'Living driveway' adds a natural look

Mary Lou Smart / Daily News Correspondent

 
 

City seeks architect for park

By Warren Kagarise Copyright © 2008 Issaquah Press - www.issaquahpress.com

 
 

Redefining our lawns to save time and trouble

By Virginia A. Smith Inquirer Staff Writer Philadelphia Newspapers' Reorganization

 
 

Raleigh Landscape Architects Joins NCSCC Advisory Committee

By Kim Weiss, blueplate pr, User Submitted

 
 

Landscape Architect Wins Design Award

Submitted by Emily Forcier, Anne Penniman Associates, on 2010-01-11.

 
   
 

Head of Lansdowne panel urges 'tense' discussion

TIM WIECLAWSKI, METRO OTTAWA , www.metronews.ca

 
 

Officials seek architect, vision for Issaquah Creek parks

By Warren Kagarise of Issaquahpress.com

 
 

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By Lisa M. Krieger lkrieger@mercurynews.com

 
 

Union Square Playground Gets Thumbs Up

By MEREDITH TRAINA | wpix.com

 
 

Shedding some light on the situation

by Susan Golovin Palo Alto Online Staff

 
 

Architects Plan 'Amphibious Landscape' for New York City

By NATHANIAL GRONEWOLD of ClimateWire Published: January 11, 2010

 
   
 

National Organic Leaders to Present 2010 Midwest Organic Lawn Care & Landscaping Conference
The conference will focus on providing the practical knowledge of transitioning to natural and organic lawn care, landscaping and turf management by experts in the field including Paul Tukey, author of The Organic Lawn Care Manual.

 
 

Is turning off streetlights worth jeopardizing public safety?
"A woman walking through the park the night of the installation stated, 'It's nice to be able to see again.'" says Mr. Smith
Source: Everlast Induction Lighting

 
 

VAST® Enterprises Takes Two Tekne Awards in Minnesota
“Winning Tekne Awards in not one but two categories signifies that VAST stands among the top technology companies in Minnesota,” said Andy Vander Woude, chief executive officer, VAST Enterprises, LLC.

 
 

Turning green to gold
"A project like this has a lot of people involved including city staff, police officers, designers, engineers, and more all coming with different goals and perspectives," says Leigh McMillen, project manager for Leopardo
by Mark Thomton Chicago -> Kane

 
 

SPRINTURF PRESIDENT AND CEO STANLEY H. GREENE ELECTED CHAIRMAN OF THE SYNTHETIC TURF COUNCIL
“We are at a critical, yet exciting time in our industry. It is very important that we embrace the needs of our consumers by continuing to educate them and reinforce the benefits of this constantly evolving product.”
Source: SprinTurf

 
 

AquaMaster Accepts Challenge!
“With the help of Dave Wasmer and Jason Gangaway of AquaMaster, together we were able to complete the project according to DNR Standards.”
Source: June Cleveringa AquaMaster Fountains and Aerators

 
 

Bricscad and EZ-Plant Set New Price Point for Landscape Design Solution
Petrosky comments, “The port was indeed very straightforward. In fact, in many ways, we preferred the Bricscad platform over AutoCAD. But, more importantly, the redefined price point has redefined the size of our market – it has clearly expanded the value and business opportunity.”
Source: EZ-Plant Software, Inc.

 
 

FabriTec Rides First Class With the Rosa Parks Transit Center
Claude Centner, Executive Vice President of National Accounts for FabriTec Structures, notes the impact of the project. “The Rosa Parks structure symbolizes the unique nature of a complex and intriguing industry that has grown in stature both around the world and increasingly in North America......."
Source: USA SHADE & Fabric Structures, Inc

 
 

SUPERthrive Originator Dr. John A.A. Thomson Recipient of Lifetime Environmental Awareness Award
“When I worked at Blue Hills Nursery in the 70’s I learned about SUPERthrive, .....Cycads by seed and the results were amazing” states Federoff.
Source: Travis Thomson

 
 

LEED by example
“We have this public consciousness that (green building) might be a good idea, and we have this tool (LEED) to measure how well are we doing,” said Chris Ramey, associate vice president of campus planning and real estate at the University of Oregon.
By Sherri Buri McDonald The Register-Guard

 
 

AQUASCAPE LAUNCHES “GREEN COMMUNITY MAKEOVER MOVEMENT”
“We’re thrilled to initiate this Green Community Makeover Movement,” stated Greg Wittstock, CEO and founder of Aquascape, Inc
Source: Jennifer Zuri

 
 

King Innovation® Launches New ‘People Oriented’ Website
Frank Vlasaty, President of King Innovation, comments, “Our new web site was developed to be more user friendly, and allow us to communicate with our customers....."
Source: Allison Rezabek

 
 

North Carolina Town Going Green With LED Technology
“We’re dramatically upgrading both the technology and the overall look of our community”, says Damon Lambert, Transportation Planner, Cherokee Department of Transportation
Source: Karine Béliveau

 
 

VAST Enterprises and Reading Rock, Inc. Sign Distribution Agreement
“You are known by the company you keep, and Reading Rock is known as an outstanding company,” said Andy Vander Woude, chief executive officer, VAST Enterprises, LLC

 
 

Leading Provider of LEED® Exam Prep Materials Announces New LEED Green Associate (GA) Classes
"I am now a LEED AP thanks to PPI's instructors and the PPI LEED Exam Prep Class. The tips provided were very helpful in preparing me for the exam and their books were instrumental in helping me understand the LEED Rating System and preparing me to pass the exam. I can't say enough about PPI's approach to LEED exam preparation," said former student Timothy J. Monger, CRE, LEED AP.
Source: Dann Bergman

 
 

Claddagh Paving Selects VAST Composite Pavers for Green Building and Sustainable Development Applications
"Claddagh Paving is recognized throughout Southern California for offering the most consistent reliability and quality in the paver installation business," said Andy Vander Woude, chief executive officer, VAST Enterprises, LLC.
Source: David Aquilina

 
   
 

Good Economic News for Landscape Architecture Profession

Source: Ann Looper, American Society of Landscape Architects

 
 

Builders Using VAST Composite Masonry Products in Green Building and Sustainable Development Can Now Qualify for Six or More LEED® Credits
Every 5,000 Square-Foot Landscape Installation of VAST Composite Pavers Diverts 2,500 Scrap Automobile Tires and 75,000 Gallon-Size Plastic Containers from U.S. Landfills

 
 

Got Brownfield? Get Vinegar!
The current favored method of dealing with chromate groundwater contaminants is to remove the soil to landfill, which can be costly, both financially and in terms of energy usage. The Leeds methods being developed will allow treatment to take place on site, which is safer, more energy efficient and much cheaper.
Source: Science Daily

 

 



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