2002 ASLA Annual Meeting & EXPO
Sunday, October 20
4:30pm-5:15pm
5A1
Progress in Porous Pavements
Intermediate
Porous pavements can restore environmental process in large areas of contemporary
cities. This presentation enables designers to select and apply porous
pavements for human use, watershed protection, tree and grass rooting
habitat, and cost control. Numerous installed case studies provide models
to be emulated, and illustrate mistakes to be avoided. Sources of information
are given for standard specifications and specific product information.
Learning Outcomes:
- Select pavement materials from a range of options to meet site-specific
needs.
- Know where to go for detailed product information and specifications.
- Employ porous pavement construction for water quality and urban tree
rooting.
Bruce K. Ferguson, FASLA, is currently completing the country's first
comprehensive book on porous pavements. For his research he has examined
170 installations of porous pavements, of all types of materials, in all
parts of the country. He has specialized in stormwater management and
the design of urban watersheds for 25 years. He is the author of Introduction
to Stormwater and Stormwater Infiltration. He speaks to universities and
professional groups, conducts professional continuing education courses,
and consults on award-winning urban watershed projects nationwide.
5B1
Revitalizing the Legacy of the Designed Public Landscape
Intermediate
Revitalizing the Legacy of the Designed Public Landscape will present
processes and methodologies for designing within the context of the historic
designed landscape. The presentation will illustrate how the creative
practice of design is instrumental in preserving significant works of
landscape architecture while fulfilling the contemporary recreational
and cultural needs of their communities. The conclusion will be an information
sharing discussion, organized to encourage participants to share similar
issues and solutions. For more information regarding this session, please
contact: tina@mundusbishop.com.
Learning Outcomes:
- Understand the role of the landscape architect in research, assessment
and design of historic designed landscapes.
- Value historic designed landscapes and their interconnected relationship
to the built and natural environments.
- Understand the expanding role of landscape architects as leaders in
the field of historic preservation.
Tina Bishop, ASLA, is a partner with Mundus Bishop Design, Inc., a landscape
architectural firm in Denver, CO that specializes in design for significant
places particularly those with natural and cultural value. Her design
philosophy emphasizes integrating a place's significant aspects with its
design. Tina serves as Chair, Denver Landmark Preservation Commission,
providing design review and approving historic designation for Denver's
significant places. Helen Kuykendall, ASLA, is a Senior Landscape Architect
for the Denver Parks and Recreation Department, in Denver, CO.
5C1
Lions & Tigers & Bears, Oh My! Rethinking Children's Zoos
Introductory
As growing child learns to either connect to nature or become alienated
from nature. Creating natural settings that nurture human development
is essential to teach children to cherish and care for their surroundings
and promote a sustainable environment. Zoos are ideal institutions to
promote this concept since their mission is to preserve endangered species
and their habitats. This session will focus on the child's natural habitat
and how zoos can help with this habitat preservation.
Learning Outcomes:
- Understand that the child's habitat is endangered and zoos have an
important role to play in habitat.
- Importance of the Landscape Architect in ensuring adequate nature
in built childhood settings.
- Techniques for gaining support, funding and advocacy for outdoor settings
that promote a connection to nature.
Susan Goltsman, FASLA, is a founding principal of Moore Iacofano Goltsman,
Inc, in Berkely, CA, and a national authority in environmental design
for children and youth, universal design, environmental education, and
facility programming. She has over 20 years experience in developing experiential
learning places and programs for young people. She co-authored the PLAY
FOR ALL Guidelines, an internationally adopted reference on planning,
design, and management of outdoor play settings for children. Laurel Kelly,
ASLA, is a Project Manager and Tod Hara is a Landscape Architect for Moore
Iacofano and Goltsman, Inc. in Berkely, CA.
5D1
LARE Survival
Introductory
LARE candidates, their employers, and review session providers will learn
about the changes to the content and format of the latest examination
from CLARB and the ASLA LARE Preparation Committee. The goal of this presentation
is to give participants an overview of the LARE, information about preparation
resources and study tips, and to dispel myths and misinformation about
the exam, its creation, and its evaluation. Of particular importance to
the Montreal meeting are the candidates from Canada, an entirely new audience
for this exchange of information and cooperation. For more information
regarding this session, please contact: virginia.russell@uc.edu.
Learning Outcomes:
- Exam candidates and employers, and review session providers will
learn about changes to the exam content and format.
- Exam candidates and employers will receive exposure to exam content
and format to help them prepare for it.
- Exam candidates will have an opportunity to ask questions and get
reliable answers, as well as learn about preparation techniques and
important resources for assistance.
Virginia L. Russell, FASLA, was ASLA Vice President of Membership when
she created the ASLA LARE Preparation Committee. She has taught LARE review
sessions and advised LARE candidates all over the US since 1989. She is
the editor and co-author of the ASLA book, LARE: A Guide for Professional
Development. Sara Katherine Williams, FASLA, is an Associate Professor
of Landscape Architecture at the University of Florida and co-author of
the ASLA book, LARE: A Guide to Professional Development. Jim T. Penrod,
ASLA, is the Director of Examinations for the Council of Landscape Architectural
Registration Boards (CLARB). C. Edward Curtin, ASLA, is with the Columbus
Parks and Recreation Department in Indiana.
5D2
Design in the Public Realm: NEA Support for Landscape Architecture
Introductory
The National Empowerment for the Arts provides for projects that have
potential to significantly improve the quality of design in the United
States. This presentation will offer a brief description of the ways in
which the NEA supports design, with a particular emphasis on funding for
landscape design. Presentation will include Grants to Organizations, New
Public Works, the Mayor's Institute on City Design, and other leadership
initiatives. For more information regarding this session, please visit
www.Arts.gov.
Learning Outcomes:
- Enhance the knowledge of NEA funding for design.
- Enhance knowledge of NEA programs relevant to landscape design.
- Ability to obtain NEA funding for appropriate projects.
Mark Robbins is the Director of Design at the National Endowment for
the Arts, where he has been active in strengthening existing funding for
design and developing new programs that encourage the creation of innovative
design work in all of the disciplines supported by the NEA, including
architecture, landscape architecture, planning, graphic and industrial
design. Among the programs that he has initiated is a new competition
funding initiative: New Public Works.
5E1
The Wetlands of the Hackensack Meadowlands: Past, Present and Future
Intermediate
During the centuries, the New Jersey Meadowlands have transformed from
a glacial lake, to a wooded wetland, to an agricultural landscape, to
a dumping ground, to a lesson in environmental resilience. The stages
of transformation have been driven by an interplay of natural and cultural
processes. In order to restore wetlands, we must disentangle the many
processes that have created today's landscape of highways, tidal creeks,
landfills, wetlands, brownfields, navigable river, and superfund sites.
Learning Outcomes:
- Know: improved understanding of interaction of cultural and natural
history.
- Do: more effective critique or development of restoration proposals.
- Know: clear examples of use of ecological science in design.
JeanMarie Hartman, Ph.D., is employed by Rutgers, The State University
of N.J. She has completed eight years of ecological research in the Hackensack
Meadowlands. Her project has spanned historical inquiry and restoration
models and design studio projects.
5LT
What's in a Landscape Architect's Field Kit?
Intermediate
In 1921 Fletcher Steele shared with the readers of Landscape Architecture
Quarterly his solution of a landscape architect's portable field office.
His "kit" packed neatly into a leather case that measured 12" x 15" x
2.5". The "engineering" section held a steel tape, soil acidity indicators,
a chalk line and hand level, and 10" plant sticks. Included in the "office"
section was a selection of pencils, pen points and ink, a tablet or stationary,
graph paper, and trace. This article draws attention to the need for landscape
architects to be prepared to gather data in the field and work away from
the office. What do today's landscape architects need to take with them
when they go into the field? This session will include a short presentation
presenting the question of what technology landscape architects need when
in the field. For more information regarding this session, please contact:
zooey@mailbox.syr.edu.
Learning Outcomes:
- What are the functions and activities that landscape architects must
do when in the field?
- What are the best available technologies for meeting these functions?
- What are the anticipated improved future technologies for meeting
these functions?
James F. Palmer, ASLA, is an Associate Professor on the Faculty of Landscape
Architecture at SUNY's College of Environmental Science and Forestry in
Syracuse, New York. Jim is interested in how technology influences out
the way we work and frame problems. He has conducted several surveys investigating
the adoption and use of computing technology by the profession. He also
serves as co-chair of ASLA Computing PIG, and is the manager of LArch-L,
an Internet discussion group for landscape architecture.
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