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CULTIVATE: Planting for Climate Change

A discussion chaired by Paul Thompson AILA,  part of  AILA Victoria’s  ‘Cultivate’ series of talks. (This AILA forum Thursday 15 May 2008 at RMIT)

Registrants were invited to contribute beforehand by sending emails with questions, ideas, concerns and statements.

The evening began with an introduction from Paul Thompson.

This was followed by discussions using the emails to stimulate discussion between the 102 participants composed of landscape architects, students and allied professionals. The evening finished with broad spirited contributions from the floor.

It is suggested that you view the notes on the talk which have been uploaded to the AILA web site. 

Please visit the site first (click here)  and then return to view the emailed notes in the comments below.

The art of Landscape Architecture has influenced the culture significantly in the past 40 years. It is now time to work closer with science to create site responsive landscapes for people and nature. 

This is the beginning of a continuing conversation. 

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Also reference: Paul’s online article published in LAonline Autumn 2008.
The Australian Garden. Selecting plants for a botanic garden.

Click here for the link to the full magazine issue or  here to download the pdf article.

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Landscape Architecture, University Education and Software programs

Seeking the industry views on the CAD programs available (I have also posted a similar query under the post “Vector Works”).

I teach the technology units for landscape architecture at University of Canberra and we are seeing a number of students self teaching a number of programs over the standard suite used at the University.

Does proficiency in one cad program (eg AutoCad) give a good graduate enough skills to self learn another programs such as vector works? All advice from practices appreciated, hear from you soon.

AM

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