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2008 Award Program Gala Partners
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Next EBulletin Issue
March 25, 2008
Deadline for submission
March 18.
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BSLA Gala and Award Program Celebration
April 30, 2008

Hotel Marlowe • Cambridge

Sign up today to attend the annual BSLA Gala and Award Program Celebration. Click here to register.

BSLA Award Submissions Update
Fifty-four submittals were received for review in the BSLA Awards program. Packets have been sent to each of the jury members for their review prior to them convening in person on March 8. The ten person jury is divided into two groups; seven will be reviewing the Design category and three the Planning category.

We thank everyone for their interest in submitting this year!

23rd Annual Build Boston Event
Are you interested in presenting a workshop or leading a panel discussion at Build Boston (November 18-20, 2008)?
Please contact Joe Geller at Joe.Geller@Stantec.com for more information.


Welcome BSLA New and Returning Members

  • Greg Bilowz, Bilowz Associates Inc., Sterling, MA
  • Eric Buck, Holderness, NH
  • Jennifer Dinovo, Beals and Thomas, Inc., Nashua, NH
  • Robin Karson, Library of American Landscape History, Amherst, MA
  • Robert Kimball, Brooksville, ME
  • Kerry Lewis, Kerry Lewis Landscape Architects, Newton, MA
  • Paul McKechnie, McKechnie Associates Inc., Medfield, MA
  • Cullen Meves, Stephen Stimson Associates, East Falmouth, MA
  • Scott Mulholland, MPA Design, Newburyport, MA
  • Gean Tremaine, Q-Tran, Bridgeport, CT

March 6 - 8, 2008
Ecological Landscaping Association's
2008 Conference & Eco-Marketplace
Re-Visioning the Landscape: An Ecological Approach

MassMutual Center, Springfield, MA

ELA presents: a full day Permaculture Intensive Workshop with David Jacke, Dynamics Ecological Design, and Jono Neiger, Regenerative Design, on March 6, 2008 followed by the 14th annual Conference & Eco-Marketplace on March 7 & 8, 2008. This premier event includes 25 workshops presented by preeminent educators, writers, and practitioners in the field of ecological landscaping. With over 40 exhibitors and live demonstrations, the Eco-Marketplace showcases landscape techniques, information, products, and services needed to create and manage healthy communities. In addition, each day features an optional meal with keynote speaker: March 6 - TBA; March 7 - John Todd, author and co-founded of New Alchemy Institute, Ocean Arks International, and Living Technologies Inc.; and March 8 - Tom Wessels, author and educator at Antioch University New England.

For further information refer to the ELA website www.ecolandscaping.org or call 617-436-5838.


RIASLA 2008 L.A.R.E. Review Sessions
Review Sessions have begun. The next session is scheduled for Wednesday, March 12. For complete schedule and sign-up form, click here.


Tuesday, March 11, 2008
2008 Community Tree Conference - Working Outdoors Safely "Lets Be Careful Out There"
Stockbridge Hall
University of Massachusetts Amherst

A one-day conference for Arborists, Tree Wardens, Municipal Managers, City Planners and Landscape Architects involved in the management of property, both private and municipal. University of Massachusetts Extension, USDA Forest Service - Urban Natural Resources Institute, and the Massachusetts Department of Recreation and Conservation are sponsoring this annual conference.

Three pesticide contact hours available.
5.5 ISA, 5.5 SAF, and 1 MCA credits available. MCH and MCLP credits requested.

Sponsored by the University of Massachusetts Extension, the Massachusetts Department of Conservation & Recreation (DCR), and the USDA Forest Service.

For complete schedule of events visit www.umassgreeninfo.org/programs/conferences.html

For more details and a registration form, go to www.umassgreeninfo.org or call 413-545-0895.


Friday, April 25, 2008
Art in the Public Sphere: Singular Works, Plural Possibilities
University of Massachusetts

Symposium examining evolving opportunities for artistic engagement in the public realm and Juried Exhibition of related proposals, works, and projects.

Learn more...


2008 UMASS Workshop Series:
Environmentally Sound Practices and Products for Managing Trees and Shrubs
This workshop series is designed to educate landscape professionals about the fundamentals of managing trees and shrubs in the landscape. Integrated pest management strategies, including methods based on research with practical application, will be presented. These tactics can be used to determine when pesticide use is appropriate. Instructors will give an overview of the most ecologically sound products available, IPM strategies which utilize cultural practices and resistant varieties. Knowledge is important to the success of an IPM program.

For complete schedule of events visit www.umassgreeninfo.org/programs/conferences.html

For more details and a registration form, go to www.umassgreeninfo.org or call 413-545-0895.


July 23, 2008
Great Ideas Summer Conference

Sponsored by: The Massachusetts Flower Growers Association (MFGA) and Massachusetts Nursery Landscape Association (MNLA)

Join Massachusetts' largest green industry associations - MFGA and MNLA - for their fifth annual collaborative event, the 2008 Summer Meeting and Trade Show on Wednesday, July 23, 2008 at one of the region's most scenic, historically important and ecologically diverse landscapes.The Crane Estate.

Featuring - Judy Sharpton, Growing Places Marketing, Atlanta, Georgia. Judy has over 20 years experience in advertising and promotion specializing in store design and renovation, development of product-based promotion plants and development of customer communication programs. Judy will present a two-part Store School. She will cover consumer trends and how you can respond to trends at your store level and store layout from entrance to cash wrap.

For more information go to www.mnla.com


November 18-20, 2008
23rd Annual
Build Boston Event

For more details...


Job Opportunities

 

Shadley Associates is an award-winning landscape architecture practice in Lexington Center. Our projects are currently a mix of large, mixed-use, transit-oriented developments requiring sophisticated streetscape, open space and urban design, plus public parks, brownfields, waterfronts and totlots, Olmsted parks, residential estates, and restoration of historic landscapes. We are seeking a landscape architect/designer with 3-10 years of private practice experience to contribute to and lead projects.

Candidates should be able to draw their visions by hand and by computer, work with complex interdisciplinary teams as well as colleague landscape architects, and to create the plans, details and other documents from which the designs will be built. Applicants need to have a degree in landscape architecture from an accredited institution. 

SA offers exceptional growth and reward opportunities for highly motivated individuals with competitive salary and benefits package based upon experience. Please contact:

Pam Shadley
Shadley Associates, P.C.
1730 Massachusetts Avenue
Lexington, MA 02420-5301
pshadley@shadleyassociates.com
www.shadleyassociates.com

 

Paul Finger Associates, Inc. is growing Landscape Design firm looking for talented professionals for our Waltham, MA office. Our firm offers multi-disciplinary services to our clients and their projects specializing in site design, engineering, and permitting.  Our client base stems from a wide range of institutional, recreational, commercial, office, and high-end residential projects. Candidates must be motivated self starters that can work in a fast paced environment.  We currently have immediate openings for the following positions:

Full time Landscape Architect/ Project Manager - Candidate should have a minimum of five+ years experience in a private LA practice. Design proficiency, oral and written communication skills, and the ability to manage projects and construction required. AutoCAD, and other graphic software a plus. Registration is highly desirable

Full-time, Entry-Level Landscape Designer - Candidate should have experience in an office environment in the field of Landscape Architecture. Design proficiency and graphic skills with fluency in AutoCAD, Photoshop and other graphic software desirable.

We offer competitive compensation and excellent benefits, and a friendly, casual office environment as well as excellent opportunities for professional advancement and company growth. Please submit resume, 3 references and salary requirements to:

Attn: HR, Ref BSLA-LA
Paul Finger Associates
281 Winter Street, Suite 360
Waltham, MA 02451-8740
Email: info@pfai.net

 

Immediate Opening for Landscape Architect/ Designer — Newport, Rhode Island

Experienced Required: All Years

Education Required: Bachelor of Landscape Architecture from an accredited program

Award-winning Rhode Island landscape architecture firm specializing in high-end residential projects seeks experienced landscape architect / designer to join talented, growing team. We are looking for a creative designer with technical and field installation skills, and knowledge of horticulture and/ or planting design. Must have good hand drawing and be proficient in AutoCAD Release 2004 or later.  Position requires strong written and verbal skills and the experience to assist with project management. Our office environment is enthusiastic and talented.

For immediate consideration, please fax or e-mail resume to Trudy at 401-848-5460  tdaileader@katherinefield.com.

 

Sr. Landscape Architect/Designer
Payette is currently accepting resumes for a Sr. Landscape Architect/Designer with seven to ten years of professional experience. Licensure and a professional landscape architecture degree from an accredited program are required. 

This position offers the opportunity for professional growth and expression of your design skills in a creative and collaborative working environment. Payette places significant emphasis upon the integration of site and architecture in providing our clients with a comprehensive design solution. This position will require the candidate to assume project responsibilities from schematic design through construction observation, managing the landscape design process with the architecture team and landscape staff, and managing coordination with consultant teams. The position also requires:

  • Strong design skills
  • Graphic ability to represent design ideas
  • Technical knowledge of landscape elements
  • Oral and written communication abilities
  • A strong working knowledge of AutoCAD
  • A working knowledge of 3D computer software is desirable. 

Please visit our website at www.payette.com to understand better our office environment and project experience.

Please submit resume and work samples to hr@payette.com

 

Landscape Designer
Payette is currently accepting resumes for a Landscape Designer with three to five years of professional experience. A professional landscape architecture degree from an accredited program is required. 

This position offers the opportunity for professional growth and expression of your design skills in a creative and collaborative working environment. Payette places significant emphasis upon the integration of site and architecture in providing our clients with a comprehensive design solution. This position will require the candidate to involve themselves in the development of project design from schematic design through construction observation and involvement with the architecture and consultant teams. The position also requires:

  • Strong design skills
  • Graphic ability to represent design ideas
  • Technical knowledge of landscape elements
  • Oral and written communication abilities
  • A strong working knowledge of AutoCAD
  • A working knowledge of 3D computer software is desirable.

Please visit our website at www.payette.com to better understand our office environment and project experience. 

Please submit resume and work samples to hr@payette.com.


Office Space to Share in Winchester Center with a creative services firm • great natural light • 4 roomy, partially furnished work areas • glass-walled conference room • storage room • utilities and weekly cleaning incl. • wired for phone and internet • 24/7 building access, on-site management in desirable building • public parking • easy access to routes 93 and 95/128, walking distance to commuter line. • approx. $2K/mo.

Contact: margery@schenkelstegman.com, 781.721.0172

 

Office Space for Rent in Boston Architecture Firm

Eck|MacNeely Architects has available for rent an enclosed office space with room for two stations, parking included. Monthly rental cost is $1500. Located in the South End of Boston, Eck|MacNeely Architects is an established architecture firm seeking to fill the space with a complementary design profession.

Please contact Rebecca Adell at 617.367.9696 or rebeccaa@eckmacneely.com for more information.


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Thank you to our
2008 Partners
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Thank you to the ASLA's "50 by 2010" Licensure Campaign contributors -

  • Reed|Hilderbrand
  • Bartsch & Radner Design, Inc.
  • Sasaki Associates, Inc.
  • Hugh J. Collins, Jr. Landscape Designer, Inc.
  • Halvorson Design Partnership
  • Bellalta 3 Design
  • Stantec Consulting
  • Joseph Hudak, L.A
  • Weston and Sampson
  • Michael Boucher Landscape Architecture
  • John L. Hart DBA Environments
  • Dodson Associates
  • Hines Wasser & Associates, LLC
  • HNTB Corporation
  • Pressley Associates, Inc.
  • Terrence J. DeWan and Associates
  • AMES A/E
  • Steven W. Ribble, RLA, ASLA
  • Crosby Schlessinger Smallridge
  • Robert LaRoche
  • SMRT, Inc.
  • Mohr & Seredin Landscape Architects, Inc.
  • WBRC Architects / Engineers Inc.
  • Lawrence Johannesman
  • Mitchell & Associates
  • Mercer Bonney, RLA
  • Shadley Associates, P.C.
  • Clyde & Patricia Walton

BSLA appreciates their commitment to this cause.

 
Thank You to our 2008 BSLA Circle of Support
Circle of Support
Landscape Architecture firms who would like to join the Circle of Support should contact the Chapter Office (508-620-5018). Benefits include a yearlong web link - a great value.
BSLA Chapter Office
19 Harrison Street
Framingham, MA 01702
508-620-5018
508-879-4892 fax
info@BSLAweb.org
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