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Elevate your understanding of landscape by taking it to a higher level. ASLA Oregon invites you to expand your thinking over two days of inspired guest speakers, discussions and a design charrette. Join us for learning and networking opportunities, as well as the opportunity to earn valuable professional development hours (PDH’s).
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The ASLA Oregon Chapter Communications Committee is spearheading an effort to revisit, revamp and bring back to life the publication ORegon land, an award-winning publication that has established the Oregon Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects as a leading chapter within the society! Until further funding is secured, upcoming efforts will take the form of columns, briefs, reviews and photojournalism features in upcoming Newswires, published on a monthly basis.
Act now on this exciting opportunity to contribute and circulate your creative inklings through our community of like-minded design professionals including landscape architects, architects, students and faculty members, political leaders, ASLA state chapter presidents, and other individuals related to the profession.
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Upcoming Chapter Events 08.17 | Public Awareness Summit 2011 Announcements Thank You Symposium Sponsors |
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Upcoming Chapter EventsPublic Awareness summit 2011
Each State Chapter has appointed a Public Relations Advocate, who will work directly with National to develop this program. The Public Relations Advocates will meet at the Summit in July to fill in the initial framework for the program and flush out additional ideas and actions. There will be two separate messages - an internal one for ASLA members and an external one for the public (such as "Saving the Earth: Site by Site" type of ideas). The main goal of the Public Awareness Summit 2011 is to engage the public through coordinated public outreach between National and all State Chapters - this is the first time ever. A "Launch Event" is scheduled for August 17 at lunch time. Stay tuned for more information coming soon! ASLA Oregon Chapter 2011 Design Awards
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Friday, April 15, 2011 at 9:00 am - 5:00 pm ALTA Planning + Design, 711 SE Grand Ave., Portland, OR 97214 Emerging Professionals Social 2011 Annual Symposium CE Credits For more details and to register for this event Click Here! EXHIBITS & SPONSORSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE! Exhibits are a cost-effective way to make new contacts. Exhibit registration includes one full symposium registration for the primary representative for access to the educational offerings, meals, breaks and all session materials. Sponsorships are a great way to support ASLA Oregon Chapter programs, as well as gain increased exposure. Sponsors will be listed in the Symposium program, on the website, in the Newswire, etc. Sponsors will also be recognized on-site at the event. Thank you to our current sponsors:
For more exhibit and sponsorship details and to sign up today Click Here! Meet David Fisher ‘Regional Parks & Trails Guru’
Date: Thursday April 28, 2011 Refreshments will be provided Mr. Fisher was the executive director of the Metropolitan Park and Recreation District later renamed, The Great Rivers Greenway District (GRG) in St. Louis, Missouri. He is a strong advocate of community participation, neighborhood involvement and collaborative partnerships. His leadership resulted in the creation of $90 million of parks, trails and open space throughout the St. Louis region. He also was a powerful force during his tenure at the Minneapolis park system, arguably the best served by trails and open spaces in the United States. You will also learn more about The Intertwine, the Portland region’s own efforts to more fully integrate our own system of parks, trails and natural areas. This is an informal event that will offer landscape architects an opportunity to meet with an expert in regional greenway and trail development and is free for members of Oregon ASLA and $10 for non-members. To register on-line, click here! AnnouncementsApril is National Landscape Architecture Month!Celebrate National Architecture Month!
Happy April--National Landscape Architecture Month!
Check out hundreds of activities nationwide In honor of NLAM the April issue of Landscape Architecture Magazine is available for free. Check out these links for more information about National Landscape Architecture Month! Designing our Future: Sustainable Landscapes Looking to get involved with your local chapter? Have an idea for Landscape Architecture Month 2011? March 2011 Trustee's ReportSome of the highlights from our National Office the past month are as follows: Governance and Administration EVP Nancy Somerville, Hon. ASLA, was in Austin, Texas, along with Public Relations Manager Jim Lapides and Professional Practice Manager Liz Guthrie for a SITES Technical Core Committee (TCC) meeting. In addition to TCC members and SITES partners Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and U.S. Botanic Garden, the meeting was attended by representatives of the U.S. Green Building Council and the Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI). Goals of the meeting included review of initial documentation submitted by pilot projects, identification of areas/issues that require clarification or further development, and review of opportunities for coordination and alignment between SITES and LEED®. The SITES Executive Committee also met separately and with GBCI leadership to advance discussions regarding a potential partnership with GBCI for SITES project certification and professional credentialing. Government Affairs ASLA received over 300 green infrastructure case studies. The Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Water is seeking data to help inform its efforts in crafting a new national stormwater rule. Legislative Analyst Kevin O’Hara attended the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Highways and Transit Subcommittee Hearing entitled “Improving and Reforming the Nation's Surface Transportation Programs.†A series of hearings by early April will set the stage for the committee’s approach to reauthorizing the Surface Transportation Act. President Obama’s budget called for significant program consolidation including changes to the transportation enhancement programs; however, details remain few and far between at this juncture. Two new tools have been added to ASLA’s resources for those preparing to take the national licensing exam. In recent years, the Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards has created exam vignettes for the two graphic sections of the exam and furnished them to ASLA so that they are widely available to candidates. The ASLA LARE Prep Committee has developed two companion tools for these vignettes: (1) the Practice Vignette Guide, which provides tips on using practice vignettes for preparation and common mistakes that candidates make on the graphic sections of the exam; and (2) Common Issues and Frequent Vignette Mistakes: Section C, which focuses on particular issues with taking Section C. A similar guide for Section E is in development. Public Relations and Communications Advertising contracts for Landscape Architecture Magazine is 11 percent higher in dollar value than the sales as of the same week of 2010. EXPO and annual meeting sponsorships now eight percent higher in dollar value than sales for the same number of weeks prior to the 2010 annual meeting. Member and Chapter Services Two membership issues have been reviewed this past year. One is on the rules for International Membership and the other is whether Full Members must be licensed. A national committee reviewed these issues and provided recommendations to the National Executive Committee which approved them. The recommendation is not to require licensure for full membership. I will review the pros and cons of both of these issues at upcoming Chapter Executive meeting. Members are welcome to come and provide input. Public Relations and Communications ASLA’s The Dirt blog was selected as one of the Top 10 Best Websites for planning, design, and development by Planetizen. UO A Winner in Design CompetitionUO Architecture-Business team recognized in North American competition EUGENE, Ore. -- (March 25, 2011) – In just 15 days of nearly round-the-clock work, a team of UO landscape architecture, architecture and business administration students completed a comprehensive design-development project in a recent competition, producing a “Water Scapes†entry that was singled out for excellence in sustainability. The team placed in the top 11 in the competition, which drew 153 entries from 60 universities competing for $80,000 in prizes.
The ULI/Gerald D. Hines Student Urban Design Competition asks graduate students to form teams of five students across three disciplines. This year’s competition asked how a site in Seattle could capitalize on its new light rail station. The proposal needed to be sensitive, appropriate and affordable. UO team members included Roberto Bio, master’s of landscape architecture; Andy Fenstermacher, master’s of business administration; Vanessa Nevers, master’s of landscape architecture and master’s of architecture; Brian Rajotte, master’s of business administration; and Lauren Schwartz, master’s of landscape architecture and master’s of business administration. The UO team’s entry, “Water Scapes,†won an honorable mention â€For Comprehensive Thinking about the Water Cycle.†The honorable mention categories did not exist prior to judging but were “individual projects that the jury members felt stood out,†ULI spokesman Robert Krueger said. “Water was the one (concept) that made more sense and allowed for stronger design opportunities,†Bio said. “Seattle means rainwater, and buildings produce a lot of gray water that can be used.†It was the first year a UO team entered the competition, now in its ninth year. Students had a month to prepare for the official kick-off, Jan. 17, when details of the competition were released and a 15-day clock began ticking. The finance team recommended phasing, zoning, and size. The landscape architects and architects produced the graphics, with Schwartz playing a pivotal role as intermediary. “We definitely started to notice a difference between the work process of MBAs and design students,†Fenstermacher said. “The MBAs wanted to really crunch the numbers before putting pencil to paper. At times this clashed with the design students who were definitely more eager to start drawing. It took a few days to overcome this learning curve.†The other thorny aspect of the competition was its compressed time frame. “Roberto and I worked till 4 a.m. almost every night,†Nevers added. “I had two hours of sleep a night for the entire two weeks. By the end of the competition I was completely delirious.†Both design and business teammates felt they gained insight into how each other thinks and how that will translate to the workplace. “It was like making a puzzle with different people making different pieces,†Schwartz said. “Everyone made their part in their own way but in the end each piece fit together to make a complete picture.“ The competition is funded through a $3 million endowment from Gerald D. Hines, chairman and owner of the Hines real estate organization. Co-sponsor The Urban Land Institute is a nonprofit organization with members in 95 countries.
About the University of Oregon The University of Oregon is a world-class teaching and research institution and Oregon's flagship public university. The UO is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), an organization made up of the 63 leading public and private research institutions in the United States and Canada. The University of Oregon is one of only two AAU members in the Pacific Northwest. Contact: Marti Gerdes, Communications Specialist, (541) 346-6094, martig@uoregon.edu Source: druggeri@uoregon.edu, (541) 346-3619 Links: http://aaa.uoregon.edu/; http://udcompetition.org Schirmer Satre Group…Starts NowCarol Schirmer and Rick Satre are pleased to announce the founding of Schirmer Satre Group. Schirmer Satre Group is a full-service multi-disciplinary firm offering planning, landscape architecture and environmental consulting services to public and private clients throughout western Oregon. Schirmer Satre Group offers a well rounded project approach to clients through a multi-disciplinary synthesis of services, providing broadened perspectives, enhanced expertise, and economy of services. Whether specific sites or comprehensive designs, Schirmer Satre Group can help clients realize their objectives for regulatory approval, quality design and long-lasting performance. Schirmer Satre Group is certified WBE, DBE and ESB. Carol Schirmer, ASLA (BS ’79, BLA ’89, MLA ’91) is a licensed landscape architect with 21 years experience. Rick Satre, AICP, ASLA, CSI (BLA ’77, MS ’91) is a certified planner and a licensed landscape architect and has been practicing for 33 years. Schirmer Satre Group is located at 375 West 4th Avenue, Suite 201, Eugene, OR 97401. They can be reached at (541) 686-4540, or email carol@schirmersatre.com or rick@schirmersatre.com. Get your firm featured in the LASN Sept. IssueIn the upcoming September 2011 Issue, LASN will be featuring outstanding Playground designs from around the country. For an opportunity to gain national recognition for your firm, please submit your best Playground project for feature consideration in this issue.
GreenroadsGreat news, Greenroads is looking for new projects and enthusiastic people and organizations to join in our mission to support sustainability in transportation! First Greenroads Project Starts Construction That's right, ground has broken on our first project already! Check out our photostream on Facebook for more information about the Southeast Pioneer Way Reconstruction Project with the City of Oak Harbor, WA! Spring Application Period Now Open Through April 30 We are now accepting new applicants for project reviews. We have also posted our Selection Criteria to assist you with deciding which project to submit as well as a quick primer on How to Get Your Project Rated. The application period will close on April 30, 2011 at 11:59pm. We are accepting applications on an approximately quarterly basis so do not fret if you miss this deadline - there will be another soon. Public Comment Period Closes May 7 We posted the latest Greenroads Manual on February 4. Our public comment period officially opened February 7, 2011 and will close on May 7, 2011. Please consider registering as a Reviewer to add your helpful comments soon! Become a Member, Sponsor or Volunteer If you are interested in getting involved with Greenroads Foundation, please take a look at our brand new Join page. You may notice a bit of rearranging has been going on with the website - we are very pleased with our facelift so far, especially the home page! Let us know what you think! JobLinksSummer internships are an excellent opportunity for students to gain valuable hands-on experience while providing firms with extra help and prospective future employees. ASLA is offering a special JobLink summer internship promotion to its members. During the months of February, March, and April, ASLA members may post one free intern position per firm, agency, or organization. ASLA will target students with email reminders promoting JobLink, informing them about the summer internships to increase the applicant pool. Here’s what members need to get started: 1. Visit the JobLink home page. Whether the challenge is recruiting new employees or searching for new jobs, JobLink is the solution. JobLink offers an exclusive reach to the landscape architecture community with its two primary functions—job postings and résumé postings—making JobLink the best way to recruit top quality candidates for open positions or for individuals to find new positions. As an inexpensive alternative to newspaper ads and other generic online career sites, JobLink provides access to a smaller, more qualified pool of candidates and firms that are actively looking for new talent. For more information or questions about JobLink or the free internship posting, please contact me at cmitchell@asla.org. Event CalendarCheck out the online Calendar of Events for the most up-to-date listing of opportunities! Additional OpportunitiesPlease join the New Rail~Volutionaries in welcoming Gabe Klein to the Portland area.
The New Rail~Volutionaries will hold an informal happy hour to greet Gabe on April 8 at Ron Tom’s on East Burnside. Hopefully it will be sunny and we can sit outside on the patio. Please feel free to come by, say hello, and drink some great local beer with us as we welcome Gabe to Portland! Location:
Afterwards we’ll hop the streetcar and have some beer and food at the Harborside Pilsner Room. Join us if you can! New Rail~Volutionaries Architects in Schools: Portland Exhibit ReceptionsFirst Thursday, May 5 from 5:00-8:00pm Architects in Schools: Bend Exhibits (tent.)First Friday, May 6 from 4:30-7:30pm (tentative) Architects in Schools: Eugene ExhibitsWednesday, May 25 4:30-6:30pm Architects in Schools: Salem ExhibitsFirst Wednesday, June 1 5:00-7:30pm More InformationJob ListingsLandscape architecture firms can reach landscape architects across Oregon with an advertisement in NewsWire or on our website. Details click here. Newswire Submittal RequirementsNewsWire is a publication of the Oregon Chapter ASLA. NewsWire is published at the beginning of each month for annoucing information for the following month. All ads and information must be received by noon of the previous Friday for inclusion Please send all submissions questions and comments to Dana Baisden. Keeping Yourself CurrentPlease help us keep our mailing list current. Send updates or corrections of your contact information to info@aslaoregon.org Contact UsExecutive Committee and other contact information is available at the Chapter Website For mailing and other administrative inquiries about the chapter, contact: ASLA Oregon Chapter Follow UsOregon ASLA Facebook Page |
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The Department of Architecture at Portland State University is proud
to announce its second annual symposium, Illuminated City: A Light
with Content Symposium, on Saturday, April 9, at the PSU Shattuck Hall
Annex. Made possible through generous private donations and strategic
partnerships, this year's event will explore new lighting technologies
and strategies that enrich the built environment, and will feature
presenters and artists from around the globe.
"This symposium, the second in a new series of annual events, brings
international perspectives into the local and regional debate about
architectural issues that affect us all," said Clive Knights, Chair of
the Department of Architecture. "As a school fascinated by the
capabilities of material to embody meaning, it seems imperative to
talk about what is perhaps the most pervasive medium of all - light."
This all-day event will showcase the work of national and
international experts, including Leni Schwendinger of Light Projects,
LTD, Ali Momeni of Minneapolis Art on Wheels, Thomas Schielke of
Germany's arclighting, and the founders of Urbanscreen, a light
projection company from Germany. All will present their research in
lighting design and technology, and discuss how practitioners here in
the Pacific Northwest can make use of this emerging element to
architecture. Presenters will also demonstrate some of their more
recent works on-site at Shattuck Hall.
"Attendees will get first-hand information on radically new ideas
about urban lighting and the technologies that make them possible,"
said Jeff Schnabel, Assistant Professor of Architecture and the Chair
of the Symposium Committee. "They will see demonstrations of light
media in the venue and will be able to talk with the designers who
created them."
In conjunction with the symposium, the Department of Architecture will
host a special PechaKucha ("chit-chat" in Japanese) night, open to
attendees and other members of the public. Devised in Tokyo in 2003 as
an event for young designers to meet, network and show their works in
public, PechaKucha hinges upon a 20-image x 20-second presentation
format, which keeps the event concise and rapidly paced.
The second in a series of annual symposia, Illuminated City is
sponsored in-part by InFocus Projections, SpitBall Media, the Regional
Arts & Culture Council and the Portland Development Commission. The
event is open to the public with payment of a $45 registration fee,
and is an AIA-approved continuing education event.
The PSU Department of Architecture's faculty hopes that this event
will bring the strategic use of light and projection to the forefront
of the Portland architecture community's conversation about emerging
media, as well as strengthen Portland's reputation as a leader in
progressive, sustainable architecture.
"Several European countries and Australia are currently the centers of
renewed interest in urban lighting," Schnabel said. "It is moving
slowly into the States, but we have the unique opportunity to make
Portland a leader while simultaneously enriching the place we live. As
designers and planners, we often don't think as much about the
nighttime condition as we should. This symposium is an opportunity to
change that."
For more information on the event, visit www.illuminated-city.com.
Please contact the Department of Architecture at 503.725.8405 or
architecture@pdx.edu with questions.
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The Oregon ASLA and AIA Portland Emerging Professionals Committees are pleased to invite you to join us in the viewing of Aboriginal Architecture, a 93 minute documentary showcasing a unique view into contemporary North American Native Architecture. This film depicts a variety of responses to the more than 300 year absence of Native American Architecture following the imposition of government housing. By touring seven Aboriginal communities - Pueblo, Mohawk, Inuit, Crow, Navajo, Coast Salish, and Haida - a renaissance of traditional forms, materials, and approaches are presented which meld with the requirements of contemporary life.

 A testament to the importance and inter-related nature of Architecture and Landscape Architecture, please join us for this stunning movie, delicious snacks, and special discussion! See you there!
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Join ASLA Oregon as we explore a FUSION of ideas, concepts, and design that will inspire you to see the Northwest landscape in a whole new light. Two days of activities and education sessions led by national and local experts will generate its own unique energy, providing power and passion for attendees, as well as valuable professional development hours (PDHs), networking, and fun!
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12.02 | design|spring construction professionals gathering (EUGENE)It’s time for (beer):30! |
12.07 | MT HOOD SECTION: Crystal springs stream restorationCrystal Springs Stream Restoration Date: December 7, 2010 Dennis O’Connor has over 30 years of experience as a landscape designer and restoration ecologist, specializing in stream and wetland enhancement and upland erosion control projects. He has participated in the construction supervision and/or installation of a majority of his projects, whether working with a contractor or a youth crew. He is the author of several publications on drought resistant plants and their use, soil bioengineering, and stream enhancement. Dennis approaches landscape design with an understanding of ecological functions and aesthetic values of natural systems, and the desire to create self-sustaining systems that benefit both the public and natural environment. NEW LOCATION for Mt. Hood Section Events! Upcoming January 11, 2011 at 5:30 pm Permeable Paving February 1, 2011 at 5:30 Urban Greenspaces Information Our goal as the new Mt. Hood section co-chairs is to provide opportunities for members to obtain Professional Development Hours at the section meetings. Please contact Steve Shapiro (steve@shapiro-la.com) or Joyce Jackson (jjackson@maulfoster.com) if you care to suggest a topic. |
12.09 | Emerging Professionals Fall 101 Series Workshop + Happy Hour
Join the ASLA Oregon Emerging Professionals Committee for this educational event in Portland on December 9th featuring a lighting workshop, tour, and ending with a happy hour. We are pleased to welcome parties of all disciplines to our Fall EP 101 Series Event! Join us for an informative workshop session, specialty lighting tour and happy hour! $3 at the door / free to ASLA Members 6:00pm 6:30pm 8:00pm
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l a n d s c a p e f u s i o n | April 15-16, 2011.Please save the date to join us for the next ASLA Oregon Annual Symposium entitled “Landscape Fusionâ€. This will be the premiere landscape architecture event of the year, held April 15 & 16, 2011 in Portland State University’s Shattuck Hall. Highlights include: • Keynote Speaker Walter Hood, FASLA More specifics will be announced in coming weeks. For more information, or to volunteer for the event planning, contact Marianne Zarkin ASLA Oregon Vice-President for Chapter Services at 503.758.3131 / mzarkin@gmail.com or Dana Baisden 503.227.6156 / dbaisden@updatemanagement.com. |
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in memoriam: Brian mccarthyThe Oregon Chapter was saddened by the news of the passing of Brian McCarthy, Managing Principal of Eugene-based Cameron McCarthy. A memorial service was held on November 14, 2010 at The Shedd Institute in Eugene for Brian David McCarthy of Eugene, who died Nov. 3 from an aortic aneurysm. He was 60. He was born on Oct. 24, 1950, in Pasadena, Calif., to Walter and Betty Blackwell McCarthy. He married Caroline Moore on Aug. 30, 1975, in Portland. Survivors include his wife; his mother, Joan McCarthy, of Newport Beach, Calif.; two sons, Cogan of Oakland, Calif., and Colin of Eugene; and a brother, Robert, of Mission Viejo, Calif. Remembrances to the Pacific Rivers Council. |
recent updates to the blogA selection of links to the Oregon ASLA blog, which has featured a number of recent posts with information related to landscape architecture, at home and abroad. Subscribe to the blog feed to make sure you don't miss any of the great content.
As always, we're on the lookout for news of interest to members, so please links or suggestions to Jason King at jason@terrafluxus.com |
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS STILL NEEDED FOR THE ARCHITECTS IN SCHOOLS PROGRAM!The Architects in Schools Program is still in need of volunteer landscape architects for the 2010-2011 school year! Architects in Schools matches professional landscape architects with 3rd through 5th grade teachers for a 6 week classroom residency at no cost to the schools. The program is based on a curriculum guide that teachers and their partner landscape architect can use to complement existing curriculum. The curriculum uses architectural concepts to teach math, science, social studies, language arts and other disciplines and includes 'green' designing concepts. Landscape architects who've participated report the experience of sharing their passion with young people to be very rewarding. For applications, questions and more information, please contact Kim Ruthardt Knowles as soon as possible at 503.317.7537. Go to the website for more information about the Architecture Foundation of Oregon |
WV Section Call for Volunteers for Golf TournamentASLA Members, Associates & Colleagues: If you would like to volunteer or have any questions about the event, please contact Marina via email at Marina@cmgsla.com or phone at 541.485.7385. |
trustee's report: what's up at national?November 2010 Trustee’s Report from Dave Walters. Some of the highlights from our National Office the past month are as follows: Governance and Administration
Government Affairs
Landscape Architecture Magazine
Public Relations and Communications
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Want to Write for OregonLAND?As part of our expanded communication strategies, we are re-launching OregonLAND in 2011 as an online magazine, with original content, essays, project reviews, and other content relevant to landscape professionals in Oregon. Our aim is to draw from around the region and beyond in developing content that reaches a range of practitioners, academics, and everyone in between in our broad professional sphere. Monthly feature essays will be developed on a range of topics, along with coverage of local design and ASLA events drawing from a wide, interdisciplinary group of contributors. The compilation of content will be curated once per year in a 'best of' edition that will be realized in a web and printed edition that will provide multiple platforms for disseminating information about landscape architecture to potential clients, collaborators, and related professionals. We will kick of 2011 with regular meetings of the editorial group to get this ball rolling. If you are interested in getting involved on editorial staff, to contribute articles, update web content, help with graphic design, track down sponsors, or anything else, please let Jason King know at jason@terrafluxus.com and by phone at 503.481.7826. |
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12.9 | KENGO KUMA LECTURE - PORTLAND JAPANESE GARDENThe Portland Japanese Garden is hosting world renowned architect, Kengo Kuma, at a free lecture on December 9. I have included some details below and a link to our website for more information – but please share this information with anyone who may be interested and encourage them to make reservations to ensure everyone has a seat!
Kengo Kuma Lecture Kengo Kuma Open House & Display of Design Concepts |
12.11 | civic ecology workshop - damascusThe City of Damascus is hosting a Civic Ecology workshop Saturday December 11, 2010 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
The workshop will be held at Damascus City Hall. Many of you may be familiar with Civic Ecology workshops held around the region. This is an exciting opportunity for us to work with Tim Smith and engage with the community. We hope to integrate this work into our Sustainability Plan and also be a catalyst for community led projects and programs. Download a PDF of the flyer for the event. Questions and/or RSVP to Erika Palmer at the City of Damascus |
The Basics of Furniture and Fabrics for Outdoor Use | January 20, 2011Join us for an afternoon at the delightful Leach Botanical Garden, Portland/ Explore the foundations of furniture and fabric selection:
AND First come, first serve registration begins Download a PDF with more information on how to register. Workshop presented by: |
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JOB LISTINGSLandscape architecture firms can reach landscape architects across Oregon with an advertisement in NewsWire or on our website. Details click here. |
NewsWire Submittal RequirementsNewsWire is a publication of the Oregon Chapter ASLA. NewsWire is published at the beginning of each month for annoucing information for the following month. All ads and information must be received by noon of the previous Friday for inclusion Please send all submissions questions and comments to Jason King. Keeping Yourself CurrentPlease help us keep our mailing list current. Send updates or corrections of your contact information to info@aslaoregon.org Contact UsExecutive Committee and other contact information is available at the Chapter website. For mailing and other administrative inquiries about the chapter, contact: ASLA Oregon Chapter |
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11.01 ASLA Oregon Launches New WebsiteThe Oregon Chapter is proud to announce the launch of the new ASLA Oregon website, with a new look and streamlined content based on feedback from the members and others statewide. Please visit the site to see all of the new opportunities for information about landscape architecture in the state.
If you have questions, comments, suggestions, or information you'd like added, or an upcoming event or news story, don't hesitate to drop a line. Remember the site is the tool for landscape architects to get the word out in the state about what we do and how we can contribute to livability and sustainability of the region. We are also looking for volunteers to help keep the information flowing and up-to-date, so please contact Jason King if you are interested in helping. |
11.09 | Landscape Architects still needed for the Architects in Schools Program!The Architects in Schools Program is still in need of volunteer landscape architects for the 2010-2011 school year! Architects in Schools matches professional landscape architects with 3rd through 5th grade teachers for a 6 week classroom residency at no cost to the schools. The program is based on a curriculum guide that teachers and their partner landscape architect can use to complement existing curriculum. The curriculum uses architectural concepts to teach math, science, social studies, language arts and other disciplines and includes 'green' designing concepts. Landscape architects who've participated report the experience of sharing their passion with young people to be very rewarding. For applications, questions and more information, please contact Kim Ruthardt Knowles as soon as possible at 503.317.7537 or kim_ais@msn.com. For more information about the Architecture Foundation of Oregon, go to the website. For those already signed up for AFO’s Architects in Schools Program there is a committee meeting scheduled in early November: Date: Tuesday, November 9, 2010 |
11.12 | Oregon state landscape architects board meetingThe next meeting of the OSLAB Board will take place on November 12th at 9am. The meeting location is Conference Room A, 2nd Floor at The Association Center, 707 13th Street SE, Oregon 97301. Meetings are open to the public. Parties interested in the regulation of Landscape Architects or the practice of landscape architecture are invited to attend. |
11.17 | willamette valley section event: The Mirror and the Frame: John Yeon and the Landscape Art of China and JapanWhen: Wednesday November 17th, 2010 12pm – 1:30pm 
Note: The date was changed from our usual 3rd Thursday of the month due to Kevin’s teaching schedule. The buildings of the self-trained Portland architect and landscape conservationist John Yeon (1910-1994) are known for their close affinity with their natural surroundings. (See poster attached) To mark the centenary of his birth, this lecture examines parallels between techniques used to integrate buildings and landscapes in Yeon’s work and the traditional Chinese and Japanese art he collected throughout his career. The research being presented by University of Oregon professor Kevin Nute, was founded by the John Yeon Center of the School of Architecture and Allied Arts at the University of Oregon. Kevin Nute is the author of Frank Lloyd Wright and Japan and Place, Time and Being in Japanese Architecture. More info, contact the WV Section Chairs. |
12.07 | upcoming Mount Hood Section eventsCrystal Springs Stream Restoration Date: December 7, 2010 Date: January 11, 2011 Urban Greenspaces Date: February 1, 2011 Note the new location of Mt. Hood Section events at 1204 SE Water Avenue, in Portland. This is a new location and is 5 five blocks north of Group Mackenzie's offices. The building is on the Southeast corner of Water Avenue and Salmon Street. Our goal as the new Mt. Hood section co-chairs is to provide opportunities for members to obtain Professional Development Hours at the section meetings. Please contact Steve Shapiro (steve@shapiro-la.com) or Joyce Jackson (jjackson@maulfoster.com) if you care to suggest a topic. |
12.09 | Emerging Professionals Fall 101 Series Workshop + Happy HourJoin your fellow ASLA Emerging Professionals for a 101 Series Workshop followed by an informal happy hour event! Mix, mingle, network… and learn! Date: Thursday, December 9, 2010 Topic and location to be announced. Would you be willing to share your experience and expertise at future EP 101 Series Workshops? If so, please contact EP Co-Chairs Christopher Olin or Claire Maulhardt: Christopher Olin | 503.286.7175 | christopher@kochla.com
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ANNOUNCEMENTS |
Walter Hood to Keynote 2011 Symposium
The Oregon Chapter is pleased to announce that renowned landscape architect Walter Hood has been confirmed as the Keynote Speaker for the 2011 Symposium. Some information from his bio:
Please save the date, April 16th, 2011 for what shapes up to be an informative and thought-provoking event. Details are on-going, so look forward to more information updates and information in coming months. Check on the 2010 Symposium information here. |
News: Oregon's Enchanted Forest Places 2nd in HALS Theme Park Challenge 2010
For the tenth anniversary of the Historic American Landscape Survey (HALS), Chris Pattillo, one of three founders of the Northern California Chapter of HALS and founder of PGAdesign, issued a national Theme Park Challenge – a HALS initiative to document the landscapes of childhood. Landscape architecture preservation enthusiasts from every state were encouraged to complete at least one HALS short format history for a historic theme park landscape.
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WV Section Call for Volunteers for Golf TournamentASLA Members, Associates & Colleagues: If you would like to volunteer or have any questions about the event, please contact Marina via email at Marina@cmgsla.com or phone at 541.485.7385. |
WV Section LARE Reference LibraryThe Willamette Valley Section is now offering an LARE Reference Library with study materials available for check-out. If you wish to see a list of available materials, check-out items or donate to the library, please contact Marina Wrensch at marina@cmgsla.com. |
Current Job Listings (October/November)Landscape architecture firms can reach landscape architects across Oregon with an advertisement in NewsWire or on our web site. |
trustee's report: what's up at national?October 2010 Trustee’s Report from Dave Walters. Some of the highlights from our National Office the past month are as follows: Governance and Administration
Government Affairs
Public Relations and Communications
Publishing and Resource Development
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ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES |
ACE Mentor Kick-OffACE board of directors, mentors and new mentor candidates please come join us for the kick-off celebration of the new ACE mentoring year. "The Irish Writers Room" upstairs of Kell's downtown has been reserved for the event. There will be snacks and a hosted beer and wine bar. There will be a brief talk about the ACE program. This will serve as a great opportunity to meet each other and discuss some of the exciting plans for this next year's mentoring sessions. It will also be fun to catch up with everyone and maybe share a few more stories from past years. Please RSVP in advance and feel free to bring any colleagues that would be interested in joining ACE. See you then! Date: Thursday, November 11 |
Cities Alive - Green Roof & Wall Conference
November 30 – December 3, 2010 Green Roofs for Healthy Cities and the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) are co-hosting CitiesAlive: 8th Annual Green Roof and Wall Conference and Trade Show from Nov. 30 to Dec 3, 2010 at the Pan Pacific Hotel and Vancouver Convention Center. More than 50 expert speakers will share the latest design integration, economic, social and environmental research - including acoustical benefits, green wall thermal benefits, life cycle cost/benefit studies, and solar PV/green roof integration. CitiesAlive will recognize outstanding green roof and wall projects at the Awards Luncheon, as well as local design gurus Cornelia Oberlander and Theodore Osmundson with Lifetime Achievement awards. The tradeshow will feature the latest technologies and services, local and regional firms, and there are multiple tour opportunities. Check out new, leading edge courses on urban rooftop food production, integrative/holistic design, and integrative building and site water management. See www.citiesalive.org for agenda and registration information. |
IFLA World Congress 2011 - Call for AbstractsThe global gathering of professionals from the fields of landscape architecture and horticulture, landscape development, spatial planning, urban planning, construction, forestry and agricultural engineering will take place in Zurich in 2011.
“Scales of Nature – From Urban Landscapes to Alpine Gardens†The IFLA World Congress is an international professional congress to be held in Zurich that is expected to be attended by more than 700 professionals and students from throughout the world to discuss current topics, exchange experiences and establish contacts. During the three days of the Congress, keynote lectures will take place in the morning and in depth sessions in the afternoon. More info on the IFLA World Congress 2011 Zurich, Switzerland: www.ifla2011.com. |
mORE INFORMATION |
NewsWire Submittal RequirementsNewsWire is a publication of the Oregon Chapter ASLA. NewsWire is published at the beginning of each month for annoucing information for the following month. All ads and information must be received by noon of the previous Friday for inclusion Please send all submissions questions and comments to Jason King. Keeping Yourself CurrentPlease help us keep our mailing list current. Send updates or corrections of your contact information to info@aslaoregon.org Contact UsExecutive Committee and other contact information is available at the Chapter website. For mailing and other administrative inquiries about the chapter, contact: ASLA Oregon Chapter |
National and the State Chapters are partnering to accomplish some specific goals related to public awareness. Recent survey results indicate that the biggest general public misconception about the landscape architecture profession is that landscape architects are landscapers who deal mostly with designing planting plans and installing plant materials. As stated by one survey participant, "People don’t understand the breadth, complexity and technical rigor that goes into our work."
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In celebration of National Landscape Architecture Month, the April issue of Landscape Architecture Magazine has been posted online for free downloading and viewing, compliments of Kornegay Design. Please celebrate with us by forwarding this link to colleagues and clients, posting it to your own web site, and sharing it via your social networks (Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, etc.).
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“Being about urban design and financial feasibility, it’s one of the rare opportunities for a dialogue across disciplines,†noted landscape architecture assistant professor Deni Ruggeri, who advised the winning team. “Rarely do you have MBA and design students working together.â€
Caption: Lauren Schwartz (from left), Andy Fenstermacher, Vanessa Nevers and Roberto Bio share a laugh while reviewing their competition entry. The team worked across disciplines to create an award-winning design.
Gabe is visiting us from the Washington, DC area, where he recently headed the DC Transportation Department, DDOT. During his tenure at DDOT, Gabe spearheaded many sustainable transportation initiatives. Most notably, under his leadership the DDOT implemented the United State’s first bikeshare, Capital Bikeshare, as well as pushed forward major streetcar and bike lane projects. Gabe was also influential in modernizing the department’s communications, providing citizens with a more transparent way of accessing information.
Join the New Rail~Volutionaries for a tour and ride of the Portland Aerial Tram. We will meet in front of the South Waterfront Terminal at 5:30pm, tour to start shortly after. Art Pearce will lead the tour, and it will be free of charge.
Join us for a screening! 
Confluence Project invites local artists, architects, and/or designers living in Oregon or Washington to submit their qualifications for the artistic design of an interpretive pavilion and plaza to complement Maya Lin’s tribute artwork at Celilo.
