Landscape Architecture

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Land Morphology Creates an Architectural Dreamscape for Leach Botanical Garden

Portland, Oregon

Randy Gragg

February 17, 2023

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An aerial tree walk is the centerpiece of a reimagined botanical garden in Portland, Oregon.

Rendering of a park-like landscape next to industrial buildings

Heatherwick Studio Tapped to Reimagine Harley-Davidson Campus in Milwaukee

Matt Hickman

January 17, 2023

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Surface parking lots at the motorcycle behemoth’s sprawling corporate headquarters will be transformed into community green space.

Snøhetta Brings Fresh Air into a 1980s Landmark

Clifford A. Pearson

January 5, 2023

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Philip Johnson and John Burgee’s AT&T Building is reimagined by Snøhetta as an urban garden.

Snapshot: Mjölk Architekti's Whimsical Series of Lookouts Embody a Czech Town's Past and Present

Rokytnice nad Jizerou, Czech Republic

Pansy Schulman

December 23, 2022

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In the mountains of the Czech Republic, four timber-and-steel structures, collectively called The Guard Patrol, are inspired by figures in the crest of the popular resort town they overlook.

Takashi Suo's Sinuous Pavilion Snakes Around its Mountaintop Site in Japan

Takamatsu, Japan

Naomi Pollock, FAIA

December 15, 2022

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Takashi Suo crafts a dramatic mountaintop attraction clad with scaly stone shingles to revitalize an abandoned but treasured landscape in Japan.

Nearly a Decade Post-Sandy, Dirtworks Restores and Reinforces a New York Wildlife Refuge

In 2018, Dirtworks alongside Rippled Waters Engineering and Great Ecology began the marsh restoration project at Jamaica Bay in the Gateway National Recreation Area

Ilana Herzig

November 21, 2022

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At Gateway National Recreation Area, the landscape architecture firm has worked collaboratively to reconstruct West Pond's shoreline and restore and create acres of tidal wetland.

Wenk Associates and Tres Birds Design an Elevated Walkway in a Nature-Focused Promenade

Denver’s Arkins Promenade facilitates public river access to the city's River North Arts District

Ilana Herzig

October 19, 2022

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The Denver-based firms provide the once-industrial River North Arts District with an accessible green space that offers curated views of the Platte River.

Exhibit Columbus Announces 2022-2023 Miller Prize Awards

Ilana Herzig

October 4, 2022

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Last week, the Indiana-based organization revealed the winning artists and architects who will co-create forthcoming installations in downtown Columbus in August 2023.

Almere's 2022 Floriade Could Have Lasting Effects on the 40-Year-Old Dutch City

Tim Abrahams

September 14, 2022

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A Dutch horticulture expo has implications for the country’s cities beyond parks.

Guess the Architect: August 2022

RECORD Editors

August 23, 2022

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This month’s contest features a geometric water garden in a southwestern city. Guess for a chance to win a free iPad mini.

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Elevating Outdoor Spaces: The Influence of Concrete Pavers

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Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW; 1 AIBD P-CE; 0.1 IACET CEU
May qualify for learning hours through most Canadian architectural associations

Reflecting on projects featuring traditional and permeable concrete paving and providing an overview into recent trends, this presentation provides Architects, Landscape Architects and other design professionals insight for attracting users. This course is part of the Landscape Architecture Webinar Symposium.

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5/3/22 to 5/3/23

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Redefining Rooftops: Understanding Rooftop Deck Systems

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Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW; 1 AIBD P-CE; 0.1 IACET CEU
May qualify for learning hours through most Canadian architectural associations

This course explores the features, surface materials, and design options for rooftop deck systems and provides an overview of recommended planning and installation guidelines. This course is part of the Landscape Architecture Webinar Symposium

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5/12/22 to 5/12/23

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Reimagining Commercial Properties: Integrating Well-Executed Outdoor Spaces to Aid Occupant Wellbeing

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Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW; 1 AIBD P-CE; 0.1 IACET CEU
May qualify for learning hours through most Canadian architectural associations

This course will explore the critical role well-executed outdoor spaces play in prioritizing commercial building occupant/user health, wellness and productivity.

Credits: 1 AIA LU/Elective; 1 AIBD P-CE; 0.1 ICC CEU; 0.1 IACET CEU

In this presentation, learn how to leverage your resources and apply your professional skills to community engagement.

Credits: 1 AIA LU/Elective; 1 AIBD P-CE; 0.1 ICC CEU; 0.1 IACET CEU

In this course, you will learn how to define your project scope, develop a Rough Order of Magnitude of construction cost, and estimate your project hours.