Six landscape architects from San Diego will be presenters at education sessions at the 2015 Annual Meeting and EXPO at McCormick Place in Chicago, November 6–9.
This expo is the largest gathering of landscape architects and students in the world, featuring 400 exhibits and 130 educational sessions. http://www.aslameeting2015.com
The presenters are: Patrick Baldwin, Dillon Diers, James D. Burnett, Matthew Wilkins, Nathan Elliott, Martin Poirier, Andrew J. Spurlock, Leigh Kyle
> Water and Landscape: Telling a Story
Patrick Baldwin, ASLA
Principal, Burton Landscape Architecture Studio, Solana Beach, California
Session Brief
Water can tell a powerful story of its place in a landscape. As water becomes more valuable, so does its story and meaning. Using a wide variety of water-feature case studies, this session explores the initial inspiration and conscious shaping of water as a dynamic landscape element.
> Breaking the Mold: The Inspirational Workplace
Dillon Diers
Vice President, OJB | The Office of James Burnett, Solana Beach, California
James D. Burnett, FASLA
President, The Office of James Burnett
Session Brief
Workspace is an incubator, one where culture is expressed and community is built. A great office projects a company’s values, aspirations, and goals, translating them into something tangible. This session takes a look at new strategies for the office environment, which includes breaking the mold and re-inventing the workplace.
> Geodesign: Visualizing Green Infrastructure
Saturday, November 7
11:00 AM–12:30 PM
Matthew Wilkins, ASLA
Senior Designer, KTU+A Planning and Landscape Architecture, San Diego, California
Session Brief
Geodesign applies systems thinking and geographic simulation—usually supported by digital technology—to create positive change. This session focuses on geodesign as a tool for collaborative planning and a design methodology for improving our landscape infrastructure.
> Bridging the Gap: Klyde Warren Park and the Revitalization of Central Dallas
Saturday, November 7
2:30 PM–4:00 PM
Nathan Elliott, ASLA
Principal, The Office of James Burnett, Solana Beach, California
James D. Burnett, FASLA
President, The Office of James Burnett
Session Brief
Opened in 2012 over an active eight-lane freeway, Klyde Warren Park has bridged the gap between key downtown districts, catalyzed economic development, and became the town square for Dallas. This session explores the design, fundraising, programming, operations, and economic impact of the city’s new landmark open space.
> Inside the LA Studio with Spurlock Poirier
Sunday, November 8
11:00 AM–12:30 PM
Martin Poirier, FASLA
Principal, SPURLOCK POIRIER Landscape Architects, San Diego, California
Andrew J. Spurlock, FASLA
Principal, Spurlock Poirier Landscape Architects, San Diego, California
Leigh Kyle, ASLA
Managing Principal, Spurlock Poirier Landscape Architects, San Diego, California
Session Brief
SPLA combines deep understanding of southern California regional ecologies—urban, natural, and political– with deep analysis, research, and design rigor. Over three decades they’ve created transformative, restorative landscapes that embrace the paradoxes of the contemporary west and connect people, communities, and environments. Principals will discuss the firm’s influences, evolution and design approach, including the practice of taking the long view.
> Profitable or Not: New Models of Public Practice with the CEO Roundtable
Sunday, November 8
2:30 PM–4:00 PM
James D. Burnett, FASLA
President, The Office of James Burnett
Session Brief
The private sector is surging, and cities are reorganizing to capture opportunities that have been out of reach for nearly a decade. To position ourselves in this new economy, landscape architecture practices need rebooting too. Explore innovative ways to keep aspirations high and outcomes great in urban public work.
