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PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 21, 2014 |
Media Contact Michelle Medaris Landscape Communications, Inc. Phone: (714) 979-5276 Ext. 136 mmedaris@landscapeonline.com www.LandscapeOnline.com |
Thursday, February 13th 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Erosion Control for the Landscape Architect, Russell Adsit, FASLA As a design specialty, many landscape architects leave the storm water pollution prevention plan (SWPPP) to others; engineers, contractors or owners. With a little direction, most firms can add this specialty to their offerings and increase their presence on the construction site as well as provide a valuable environmental benefit to their clients. We will explore the knowledge that most landscape architects already possess and find out how to apply that knowledge to this specialty. Attendance will provide direction for the designer to offer this service to their clients and resources to support the knowledge necessary. CEU Accreditation: LA CES, LEED Thursday, February 13th 3:30 - 5:00 pm Rainwater Harvesting, Mike Garcia Many states in the southwest are plagued with moderate to severe drought, as such the sustainability trend continues to grow. Many clients are not only looking for ways to save money, but also to be part of the "green" movement. Rainwater harvesting, the accumulation and storing of rainwater for future landscape irrigation use is the perfect opportunity for landscape architects to expand their business, and establish a new clientele. This course will teach attendees how to install and maintain an effective rainwater harvesting system. CEU Accreditation: LA CES, LEED Friday, February 14th 8:30 - 10:00 am Rain Garden Design, Pamela Berstler Rainwater as a resource is a concept that began in the arid west and rapidly is gaining ground as the ''new norm'' in landscaping throughout the United States. Integrated rainwater harvesting systems are becoming an essential part of any landscape design or retrofit. These integrated systems combine active rainwater harvesting with passive capture in the landscape through rain gardens, and simultaneously perform multiple functions in the landscape, beautify neighborhoods, and decrease the burden on water and energy related infrastructure. This talk identifies opportunities to utilize rain gardens beyond the traditional ''infiltration area in the midst of yard.'' We will explore functional and aesthetic considerations for expanding the acceptance of rain gardens as essential components of every landscape, regardless of soil type, by focusing design choices on building a healthy, Living Soil sponge. CEU Accreditation: LA CES, LEED Friday, February 14th 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Sustainable by Design: Low Impact Development, Lee-Anne Milburn, PLA There is a growing interest in Low Impact Development (LID) as an alternate, environmental-friendly, sustainable approach to conventional site development (Williams, 2003), especially in regards to stormwater management. LID uses a decentralized approach to managing stormwater quantities and quality and encouraging filtration, infiltration, and evapotranspiration. While LID has numerous benefits including reduced construction costs, many professionals are slow to implement this approach due to lack of knowledge and lack of detailed guidance on site design, stormwater BMP design, construction, maintenance and effectiveness. This workshop will address this challenge, and provide detailed information on site design strategies, retrofit approaches, and best management practices related to low impact development. CEU Accreditation: LA CES, LEED For more information about LA Expo Seminars, please contact 714-979-5276 x. 136 |
