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Technological, environmental, or societal change means landscape architecture education must equip the next generation of practitioners with the necessary skills to adapt. For its Winter Issue, Landscapes | Paysages would like to hear from landscape architecture students, educators and researchers about how they are addressing changes in the field. Students, educators and researchers are invited to submit ideas, draft articles, or abstract around the question - what does the future of landscape architecture education look like within the context of three themes - education, innovation and advocacy. Have an idea or need more information on how or what to submit? Email qwan02@uoguelph.ca or submit your article idea by August 16. https://ow.ly/zpXm50SzKHJ

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I am very excited to share the results of my final year at Kansas State University! My Master's Report examines wildfire risk to Great Plains communities by studying Manhattan, Kansas, and proposes wildfire mitigation strategies based on expert feedback from across the region. This research was an amazing combination of ecological planning, urban design, landscape architecture, and just a bit of fire science. If you've got a spare three hours, check it out. If not, a flip-through is adequate, too. Find it on K-Rex >>> https://lnkd.in/gAuRGnn8

Research on #landscape in Vitoria-Gasteiz In the fall of 2023, thanks to the collaboration between CEA Vitoria-Gasteiz and State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry, nine students from the Faculty of Landscape Architecture analyzed various aspects of the city of Vitoria-Gasteiz as part of their “Off-Campus” experience. The students covered several topics and their final documents will be commented and published in CEA´s research website in a series of posts. The series starts with Alissa Kimber´s "The Painted City": an exploration of urban art in VG (murals and grafitti). In her study, the author mentions that street art, with its dynamic nature, serves as a mirror that reflects the cultural pulse of a community and can serve as a tool to understand the interests of a neighborhood's residents. By exploring the various forms of street art, urban planners and landscape architects can gain valuable insights into the collective identity, values and aspirations of residents. Access the full document here: https://lnkd.in/dpy-qDbQ

Please see this on-line short course “Fundamentals of Process-Based Ecological Restoration Design” from Geomorphologist Virginia Mahacek!

“This is an evolving landscape, and it’s really a laboratory for the students.”   April is #WorldLandscapeArchitectureMonth, and we’re highlighting Littleton Public Schools’ EPIC Campus, which reintroduces natural ecosystems with a multi-use, community-based learning environment.   Adapted from the site of a former car dealership, EPIC Campus supports firsthand experience to prepare students for careers spanning construction/aerospace trades, healthcare, and natural resource management.   Central to this transformation is the Pathways Plaza, a campus courtyard that doubles as a teaching tool for students to study water conservation, stormwater management, and flow dynamics. Students can also study the elements of the local ecosystem thanks to the landscape design's focus on climate sensitive, drought-tolerant, and native plant species.   Learn more on how EPIC Campus’ landscape design helps meet the district’s goal of being an exploratory, student-driven environment that solves real community issues: bit.ly/47D73EZ #WLAM2024 #LandscapeArchitecture #ThisIsLandscapeArchitecture #RegenerativeDesign American Society of Landscape Architects Murmur Ring

New study on #naturebasedsolutions for #climatechangemitigation and #urbanheat shows the importance of #landscapearchitecture of our cities and towns #climatechange #urbanresilience

Building will always be part of our society. There is enough information and understanding these days to design for evolution. As stakeholders, the minimum needs to be raised. It doesn't have to be a political association...who wouldn't want cool places to enjoy. Excited to see my alma mater responsible for the research. Go Aggies! #Utahstate * "Research shows that the more green spaces are connected to one another the greater temperature reductions benefits they provide" Four key landscape architecture strategies to reduce heat impacts: -Increase tree percentage in parks and green spaces -Provide shade on sites -Use plant materials and water instead of hardscape -Use green ground cover, including grasses and shrubs

We are currently teaching in the context of an unprecedented world crisis: On all continents, cities and their natural settings are being devastated by the absence of basic planning and administrative controls, by political inertia, transactional economic relationships, generic design, and impermanent construction ... During their formative educational experiences, future architects, urbanists, and landscape architects are exposed to a critique of the processes and methods that have brought the cities of the world and nature to the precipice ... As citizens of the world, it is our moral imperative to engage in this critical conversation and take decisive action to create change. The future of our cities and natural environments depends on our actions today. Stand with us in the fight for a sustainable and prosperous world. https://lnkd.in/g4B7brXP

As we reflect on the difficult legacy of residential schools, here are some resources that may be of particular interest to architects and designers.