American Society of Landscape Architects

Designed by Ten Eyck Landscape Architects, Inc., the campus transformation at The University of Texas at El Paso sets a new standard for civic landscapes in desert environments. From car-centric to people-focused, the project revitalized the 11.5-acre campus, promoting biodiversity and showcasing the natural beauty of the desert. The new design features walkways, natively planted arroyos, and green spaces, enhancing accessibility and supporting the local ecosystem. The project earned the first Sustainable SITES v2 certification, recognizing its pioneering approach to desert landscape design. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4dm4NFt Image Credit: ASLA 2023 Professional General Design Honor Award. The University of Texas at El Paso Transformation. El Paso, Texas. Ten Eyck Landscape Architects, Inc / Bill Timmerman, Adam Barbe #ThisIsLandscapeArchitecture #CampusPlanning

Discover how outdoor spaces designed by landscape architects are shaping D.C., Maryland, and Virginia at #ASLA2024. 🎟️ Limited spots are available for field sessions. Secure your ticket when registering for the Conference on Landscape Architecture in Washington, D.C. Save with our Advance Rate until August 26! Register now: https://bit.ly/3MiMyFf Image Credit: DC Water HQ Rooftop, Washington, D.C. / MKSK; Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, Washington, D.C. / Oehme Van Sweden; Arlington County / Albert Vecerka ESTO; Harbor Wetland, Baltimore, MD / Ayers Saint Gross

ASLA invites members to join our National committees! From biodiversity and climate action to student support, there is a place for everyone to make an impact. Applications are open until August 9. Apply now: https://bit.ly/3SqqkUU "Serving on the ASLA Student Support and Engagement Committee has been a fantastic experience. It has allowed me to actively contribute to educational and professional development programs for student members. I am grateful for the opportunity to work with other dedicated members and witness how our efforts create a supportive and engaging environment for future designers! This environment empowers aspiring landscape architects to explore ASLA resources, grow their abilities, and thrive in the field." -- Yiwei Huang, ASLA, Student Support and Engagement Committee Member Image Credit: Yiwei Huang, ASLA #ASLAMemberSpotlight

“We can get on a path to achieving zero emissions. We can set an example for our clients, contractors, and employees. And we can save money in the process,” said Ronnie Siegel, ASLA, founder of Swire Siegel Landscape Architects, during a discussion organized by the ASLA Biodiversity and Climate Action Committee. Last year, Siegel authored a freely available guide published by ASLA and the ASLA Fund: Towards Zero Emission Business Operations: A Landscape Architect’s Guide to Reducing the Climate Impacts of Offices. The guide explains how organizations of all sizes — from those run out of a home office to large companies — can reduce their scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. It served as the basis of discussion. Read more in ASLA's THE DIRT: https://bit.ly/3WD0HSd Image Credit: Towards Zero Emission Business Operations: A Landscape Architect’s Guide to Reducing the Climate Impacts of Offices / ASLA; Cover image: Irvine Nature Center Stream & Wetland Restoration. / © Biohabitats, Inc.; Home office of landscape architect Ronnie Siegel, ASLA / Ronnie Siegel; Home garden of landscape architect Ronnie Siegel, ASLA / Ronnie Siegel; OLIN’s internal Climate Week / OLIN #LandscapeArchitecture #ClimateAction #ZeroEmissions

📚 Hear from the authors of ASLA’s #STEM Literacy by Design Initiative, inspiring the next generation of landscape architects through children's books. Join us on August 8 at 1 PM ET. Free to attend! Register now: https://bit.ly/46svqWD #ASLACareerDiscovery #LandscapeArchitecture

Want to improve your team's collaboration and communication? Join us on August 14 at 1 PM ET for our upcoming training session on "Effective 1:1 and Team Meetings." In this course, you'll: 🔹 Learn to craft tailored agendas for impactful one-on-one and team meetings 🔹 Discover the distinct purposes and dynamics of each meeting format 🔹 Gain practical strategies to foster active participation and engagement Don't miss this opportunity to make your meetings more efficient. Register now: https://bit.ly/4fv5zS7

Grow your skills, expand your network, and shape the future of landscape architecture. Join a National ASLA committee—volunteer applications are open until August 9. "I first joined the Student Support and Engagement Committee during its inaugural year while I was still a student. I was heavily involved with my school and local ASLA chapter and joined this committee to continue supporting students even after graduation. Now, as an emerging professional still serving on the committee, I have been able to grow my professional network, both within the committee and through outreach. I have also gained confidence in conversing with seasoned professionals and developed leadership skills. I have also been a key part of developing a mentorship program for students, which is something I am very passionate about." -- Chloe Gillespie, Associate ASLA, Student Support and Engagement Committee Member Apply to volunteer: https://bit.ly/3SqqkUU Image Credit: Chloe Gillespie, Associate ASLA #ASLAMemberSpotlight

Landscape architecture by RIOS has transformed Palm Springs Downtown Park into a 1.5-acre urban oasis, celebrating the natural beauty and heritage of Palm Springs and creating a welcoming space for all. Located in the ancestral homeland of the Agua Caliente band of the Cahuilla people and on the historic site of Nellie Coffman’s Desert Inn, the park design draws inspiration from Coffman’s "four S’s": space, stillness, solitude, and simplicity. The park features three main spaces: The Palm Grove - A shaded, peaceful retreat. The Outcrop - Highlighting the beauty of the rugged desert. The Theater - An open space for community events. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3LNGmo6 Image Credit: ASLA 2022 Professional General Design Award of Excellence. Palm Springs Downtown Park. Palm Springs, California. RIOS / Millicent Harvey and RIOS

“FEMA and the US Army Corps of Engineers are moving in the right direction to include the best science available in floodplain planning. They are also embracing nature-based solutions as part of the toolkit to manage stormwater effectively,” said landscape architect José Juan Terrasa-Soler, ASLA, PLA, a partner at Marvel, based in Puerto Rico. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has updated its standards and maps to better protect communities from flooding, which is only increasing with climate change. The agency says the new Federal Flood Risk Management Standard uses the “best available science” to guide communities on how to reduce their vulnerabilities. The standard expands their conception of the floodplain to reflect both current and future flood risk. The new approach also requires FEMA and states to consider both “natural features and nature-based solutions” when they rebuild. Read more in ASLA's THE DIRT: https://bit.ly/3SveclU Image Credit: Proposed climate-ready community parks for the eight communities along Caño Martín Peña, San Juan, Puerto Rico. Over 75 percent of the homes in these communities have flooded in the last 5 years. / MARVEL

"Cooling our cities and communities is more important than ever," writes Pamela Conrad, ASLA, founder of Climate Positive Design and ASLA’s inaugural Biodiversity and Climate Action Fellow. "As landscape architects, we constantly hear of the challenges associated with planting enough trees, but some cities have figured out ways to rise above while also reducing greenhouse gas emissions." Read more in ASLA's THE DIRT: https://bit.ly/3WMBKoG Image Credit: Becoming Xerophile demonstration garden at the Sharjah Architecture Triennial in the United Arab Emirates / Cooking Sections, Becoming Xerophile, 2019-2023. Sharjah Architecture Triennial 2019; 2017-2037 Master Plan for Barcelona’s Trees: Trees for Life provides recommendations for increasing tree canopy shade. / Àrea d’Ecologia Urbana, Ajuntament de Barcelona, 2017. Attribution-ShareAlike (by) License; The cool transformation of Paris’ Place de Catalunya includes removing planting and adding vegetation / Guillaume Bontemps, Ville de Paris; The Fog Water Farm Park and Gardens in Peru addresses water scarcity by collecting fog. / SQWATER Fog Collection Project, Traction Design