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Thank you to our
2007 BSLA Fall
Classic Golf
Tournament Sponsors

Tournament Sponsor

Valley Crest

Lunch Sponsor &
Hole Sponsorship

Omnilite

Drink Cart Sponsor

Brilliant Lightin

Cocktail Hour Sponsor

O'Brien and Sons

Longest Drive,
Closest To Pin &
Hole Sponsorship
McCourt Construction Company

2nd Place Sponsor &
Closest To Pin
R.P. Marzilli & Co.

1st Place Sponsor
Plymouth Quarries, Inc.

Putting Contest
Ideal Concrete Block

Closest To Pin
Atlantic View Landscape Lighting Inc.
D. Schumacher

3rd Place Sponsor
SK & Associates

Hole In One Sponsor
Poole Professional Ltd.

Hole Sponsors
Landscape Forms (2 holes)
Emanouil Brothers, Inc.
Tibbetts Landscaping Inc.
Ames & Gough, Inc.
GameTime Playgrounds
Spaulding Brick Company
Musco Sports Lighting
Stantec Consulting
D & D Enterprises, Inc.
Tree Tech
Cavicchio Landscape Supplies
Redi Rock Wall of New England
Richard White Sons
Sansoucy Stone

 
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January 22, 2008
Deadline for submission
January 15.
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Hello —

2008 BSLA Annual Awards Program
Call for Entries

Recognizing Excellence in Landscape Architecture

The BSLA seeks to recognize excellence in the diverse practices of our members. To that end, all members are encouraged to submit their best work for review by the program jury.

Follow links below to download the Call for Entry information for each award category.

Frequently Asked Questions
If you don't find an answer to your questions, please feel free to contact the appropriate Awards Committee Member listed on each 'Call for Entries' with questions.

Schedule

  • Deadline for all submissions is 3:00 pm, Wednesday, February 6, 2008
  • Jury convenes Saturday, March 8, 2008
  • Award recipients will be notified by Wednesday, March 12, 2008
  • Awards presentation will be held at the Annual BSLA Celebration Gala on Wednesday, April 30, 2008 at the Hotel Marlowe in Cambridge

Welcome to the BSLA Board
BSLA would like to welcome Scott Landgren of Camp Dresser & McKee Inc. as Co-Chair of the Program Committee.


BSLA Holiday Social Recap — December 5
This years holiday party at the Beer Works was a success with over 60 landscape architects in attendance. It was great to have a chance to catch up on the year with our fellow professionals. Thanks to all who came and enjoyed the festivities. Thank you to Anderson Landscape Construction for sponsoring the event.


Welcome BSLA New and Returning Members

  • Barry Morse, Poland Spring, ME

Online Profile of Carol R. Johnson

The Cultural Landscape Foundation (TCLF) launched a new online documentary series "Landscape Legends," to chronicle the lives and careers of America's most significant Post War landscape architects. The inaugural documentary in the series resides online at: www.tclf.org/pioneers/profiles/johnson_carol/videos/ and features Boston-based Carol R. Johnson. For full story, click here.


ASLA AWARDS CALL FOR ENTRIES
ASLA has released its 2008 awards call for entries for professionals and students. Professional entry forms and payment must be received by Friday, February 1, 2008, and submission binders are due by Friday, February 15. Student entry forms and payment must be received by Friday, May 9, 2008, and submission binders are due by Friday, May 23, 2008. Award recipients and their clients will be honored at Annual Meeting & EXPO in Philadelphia, October 3-7, 2008. See the Call for Entries at: http://www.asla.org/awards/2008/rules_entries/entry.html


ASLA Advocacy Network
To stay in touch with legislation that might affect you, join the ASLA Advocacy list. Log on to http://capwiz.com/asla/home/ to join.


December 20, 2007
IES New England / DLF New England / Green Drinks
Holiday Social with a Splash of Green

For more details contact Nick Ferzacca (617) 542 0810 nferzacca@arcengrs.com

 

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.

 

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.


Job Opportunities

 

Landscape Architect – 2-5 Years of Experience
Reed Hilderbrand, based in Watertown, Massachusetts, is looking for a well-rounded, self-motivated candidate with 2-5 years of landscape architecture experience in a professional working environment. Candidates will also demonstrate:

  • Proficiency in CAD (with knowledge of VectorWorks being a plus)
  • Exposure to Adobe Creative Suite (Acrobat, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator)
  • 3-D modeling skills and, ideally, experience using Rhino modeling software
  • Practical knowledge in technical detailing and construction documentation
  • Construction experience
  • Strong verbal and graphic communication skills

Please send a cover letter, résumé, and work samples to:

Peter McGillicuddy
Administrative Director
Reed Hilderbrand Associates, Inc.
Landscape Architecture
741 Mount Auburn Street
Watertown, MA 02472
peter@reedhilderbrand.com

 

Senior LA Wanted – Leadership Opportunity
Waterfield Design Group, a multi-disciplinary firm having offices in Boston, Tampa (FL), and the Gatlinburg, TN area, is seeking creative, dynamic, and organized senior level landscape architects for the company's Boston area office (Winchester). We work extensively in entertainment, retail, residential, and institutional markets with projects throughout the eastern US and abroad.  The firm also works on select public sector projects as well.

Solid experience in design and design production needed. Strong interpersonal (clients & staff), project management, and communication skills needed. Ability to recognize opportunities and needs and devise effective solutions is important. Leadership abilities and affinities a must. Unique career opportunity in growing and well established LA group. Boston office's main focus is on land planning and design, working closely with our civil engineering group.

Competitive salary offered for the right individual. Position is for our Boston office but some minor travel to other company locations may occasionally be needed (negotiable).  Contact Craig Miller at 781-756-0001, ext 11.

 

Landscape Architect/Designer
Horiuchi Solien Landscape Architects is an award-winning design practice located on Cape Cod and Martha’s Vineyard, with projects throughout the Northeast. Our firm offers career opportunities in a fast-paced, progressive design environment. We are a small practice, focused on creative, innovative design solutions. Our work is diverse and challenging, and includes institutional and public facilities and private gardens.

We are seeking a landscape architect with 3-5 years (preferably 5 years) minimum experience. In addition to proficiency with AutoCAD, MS Office, and PhotoShop, candidates must possess a solid background in design, construction documentation, and construction administration. Special interest in garden design desired. Excellent organizational and communication skills are essential. We offer a competitive employment package. Salary is commensurate with experience.

Send letter of interest with resume and work samples to:

Suzanne Berestecky
Horiuchi Solien, Inc.
PO Box 914
Falmouth, MA  02541
info@horiuchisolien.com

 

Seeking Senior Associate: Abu Dhabi Office
Carol R. Johnson Associates seeks to expand our landscape architectural office in Abu Dhabi to serve our growing clientele throughout the Middle East. 

Our practice is known for design solutions that embrace sustainable, contemporary landscape ideas for evolving urban cultures. We seek key individuals who will further these goals.

The Senior Associate, Principal track position requires a person who can enhance an already high level of client service and increase our design presence in the region. A natural communicator and recognized design leader, the individual will oversee the operation and mentoring of the local office and staff; design, manage, and administer complex projects; and work closely with the Boston home office. A professional landscape architectural or architectural degree and 12 to 18 years of experience are required. 

The position requires someone with a gift for problem-solving, resourcefulness, inventiveness, sound judgment and good humor.

CRJA offers excellent salary and benefits for individuals who can relocate to Abu Dhabi for 1 to 2 years minimum.

Send cover letter, resume and an electronic portfolio of work to hr@crja.com.  Visit our Web site at www.crja.com to learn more about our firm and our work. 

Equal opportunity employer M/F.

 

Seeking Associate: Abu Dhabi Office
Carol R. Johnson Associates seeks to expand our landscape architectural office in Abu Dhabi to serve our growing clientele throughout the Middle East. 

Our practice is known for design solutions that embrace sustainable, contemporary landscape ideas for evolving urban cultures. We seek key individuals who will further these goals.

The individual who fills the Associate level position will have a significant share of responsibility for client service and marketing but will devote most time to direct project work.  A professional landscape architectural or architectural degree from a leading design program,  and 5 to 10 years of experience at a top tier design firm, either running or being the lead designer for large, complex, ideally international projects are required. 

The position requires someone with a gift for problem-solving, resourcefulness, inventiveness, sound judgment and good humor.

CRJA offers excellent salary and benefits for individuals who can relocate to Abu Dhabi for 1 to 2 years minimum.

Send cover letter, resume and an electronic portfolio of work to hr@crja.com.  Visit our Web site at www.crja.com to learn more about our firm and our work. 

Equal opportunity employer M/F.

 

Senior Project Manager
Award-winning Landscape Architecture firm has immediate opening for licensed Landscape Architect (minimum 6-8 years experience) for partnership-track position. 

We are a 20-person design-oriented firm located in one of the most progressive, educated and economically stable regions in the country.  Home to Duke, UNC and NC State Universities, major medical centers and cultural attractions, 2 hours from the beach and 3 ½ hours from the mountains, the Triangle offers a cosmopolitan lifestyle in an affordable, reasonably paced setting. Cost of living is 30% less than the Boston metro area.

Our practice (www.lhpa-nc.com) focuses on the design of the cultural landscape with projects throughout the Southeast including design of public spaces, museums, architectural site planning on university, healthcare and corporate campuses, mixed use and recreational design.

We’re looking for talented project managers who are team players and possess the drive and motivation to expand professionally in a collaborative, open studio environment.  Qualified candidates must be able to lead and manage all aspects of projects - design, production resources, clients, budgets, schedules, multi-disciplinary consultants, municipal approval processes and construction administration. Experience with multi-disciplinary projects is imperative. 

We offer a competitive salary and benefit package with growth potential in a creative and friendly work environment.  Send resume, references, work samples and salary history in confidence to Bob Lappas at:

Lappas+Havener, PA
Imperial Building
215 Morris Street Suite 150
Durham, North Carolina 27701
or email bob@lhpa-nc.com

 

Landscape Architecture Design Position
Department of Landscape Architecture & Regional Planning University of Massachusetts Amherst
The Department of Landscape Architecture and Regional Planning at the University of Massachusetts Amherst invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in Landscape Architecture.

Teaching responsibilities will consist of both graduate and undergraduate classes with a focus on design studio instruction.

For more information, please click here.


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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 2007 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
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