With community-based participation at its center, an effective Placemaking process capitalizes on a local community's assets, inspiration, and potential, and it results in the creation of quality public spaces that contribute to people's health, … [Continue reading]
The transformative power of street art | Playlist | TED.com
Posted on February 18, 2017 ·
Public art transforms spaces and connects people, revitalizing its surroundings. Immerse yourself in these talks that morph communities into masterpieces. Source: The transformative power of street art | Playlist | TED.com … [Continue reading]
The Planners’ Guide to Trees in the Urban Landscape | ArchDaily
Posted on February 17, 2017 ·
Source: The Planners' Guide to Trees in the Urban Landscape | ArchDaily … [Continue reading]
Butterworth Art Walk in alley aimed at getting visitors to stop and ponder – Community | The Star Online
Posted on February 17, 2017 ·
NINE murals which depict the features and history of Butterworth have been painted on the walls of a back alley in Jalan Bagan Luar to promote the town. Source: Butterworth Art Walk in alley aimed at getting visitors to stop and ponder - Community | … [Continue reading]
10 Things that Need to be Considered in Ecological Planning & Design
Posted on February 16, 2017 ·
We take a moment to consider 10 things that should be considered in ecological planning and design, helping you to create sustainability. Source: 10 Things that Need to be Considered in Ecological Planning & Design … [Continue reading]
Blocs 77 | How to Create a Landscape Design Without a Landscape
Posted on February 16, 2017 ·
A review of the Blocs 77 Condominium project, designed by the outstanding Shma, and located in Bangkok, Thailand. Source: Blocs 77 | How to Create a Landscape Design Without a Landscape … [Continue reading]
10 of the Best Ecological Designs in the World
Posted on February 15, 2017 ·
We take a moment to explore 10 of the best ecological designs in the world and look at how they merged with their environment. Source: 10 of the Best Ecological Designs in the World … [Continue reading]
ASLA Highlights New Case Studies Promoting Benefits of Sustainable Landscape Design
Posted on February 15, 2017 ·
The American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) announced a newly expanded and now mobile-friendly version of its Designing Our Future: Sustainable Landscapes online exhibition that highlights real-world examples of sustainable landscape design … [Continue reading]
ASLA Officially Opens 2016 Call for Entries
Posted on February 15, 2017 ·
The American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) announces its calls for entries for the 2016 Professional and Student Awards, the world’s most prestigious juried landscape architecture competition. Each year, the ASLA Read full article here … [Continue reading]
ASLA Survey: Business Conditions Soften for Landscape Architecture Firms
Posted on February 15, 2017 ·
Landscape architecture firms experienced a fourth quarter dip in 2015, according to the latest American Society of Landscape Architects’ Business Quarterly survey. Still, a comparison of this survey with fourth-quarter survey Read full article here … [Continue reading]
