Office Lease Available

Office size: 322 Sq. ft. Deck size: approx 300 sq.ft has a small washroom w/vanity. Landscaped deck with some furniture. Parking on street or monthly with Easy Park about one block away. We can send Pics when requested.
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UBC Certificate in Garden Design

The certificate program is unique in that it is geared specifically to urban gardens; it is innovative because it focuses on exploring the design possibilities inherent in the Pacific Northwest region; it is unusual in its diverse and dedicated faculty of university instructors and distinguished regional experts practising in the field.
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Brown Bag Information Session - UBC/SALA

Topics such as the exam process, benefits of membership and registration will be discussed. Students will have opportunity to ask questions and meet members of the Board. The BCSLA will provide pizza and soft drinks.
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WLAM Poster Competition

Eligiblity: Students of Accredited Landscape Architecture Programs and CSLA Members.Visit http://www.facebook.com/events/207963075945605/ for more information.
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LEED Green Building Strategies and Green Associate Exam Preparation

This 36-hour provides comprehensive preparation for the LEED Green Associate exam, a first step towards becoming a green building practitioner. The LEED Green Associate credential distinguishes practitioners with a sound knowledge of green design, construction and operations. Designed by the Canada Green Building Council, LEED Green Building Strategies and Green Associate Exam Preparation provides an overview of the techniques, approaches, materials and technologies used in the LEED rating systems. This course benefits students, trades and all professionals looking to demonstrate knowledge in green building issues. No previous experience is required. Be eligible and prepared to write the LEED Green Associate Exam upon completion of this course. 10 sessions: 8 Thu, Jan 19-Mar 8, 2012, 6:30-9:30pm and 2 Sat, Feb 11 & Mar 3, 10am-4pm; UBC Robson Square Fee: $995 (all materials included)
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LARE Multiple Choice Review

Course Description: A detailed review of the multiple choice sections of the LARE. The course includes an overview of the LARE from the point of view of the objective sections as well as in depth review of the three sections. A syllabus containing approximately 500 pages of material and over 325 sample questions is provided. Approximately 25 hours of class time. Format includes lectures on different subsections of the exam, short quizzes, and question and answer sessions. Over the past 6 years our students pass rates relative to ALL California Candidates (which includes the majority of our students) are: Section A: 92% vs 74%, B: 83% vs 61%, and D: 78% vs 55%. For the objective sections, the numbers are: Section C: 79% vs 49% and Section E: 57% vs 31%. Our classes have attracted students from 36 states, 5 Canadian Provinces, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and Germany. All of our courses are current with the 2006 exam format, and are updated every six months. Instructors: Ray Freeman, ASLA, RLA in California, Massachusetts, and North Carolina and CPESC (nationwide). Ray has 30 years experience in private practice, plus 9 years in the public sector. He is a former lecturer at Harvard, UC Berkeley, UC Davis Extension, and Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and has been teaching LARE reviews since April 2000. Sarah Gronquist, ASLA, RLA in California. Sarah has 16 years experience in private practice and has taught LARE reviews for 4 years. Location: Marin Headlands, Golden Gate National Recreation Area, California_ about 5 miles NW of San Francisco. The setting is unmatched. Inexpensive bunkhouse style accommodations at the facility are available, and there is a very reasonably priced shuttle service from SFO airport. Fee: $475 Additional Information: To receive a PDF brochure and registration form, e-mail Rayfreeman3@comcast.net.
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Making Change Happen – Building Commitment to Create Sustainability

Transforming human society toward sustainability is an unprecedented challenge. How do leaders move sustainability forward effectively? How do they overcome barriers to change? Whether you’re a skilled sustainability champion or relative newcomer, this course will enhance your ability to influence and promote organizational and social change in support of sustainability goals. It moves from a broad theoretical overview to a detailed exploration of the skills and qualities of effective change agents, as well as their relations to other actors. This course is an interactive peer learning experience. We’ll draw on real-world cases and discuss strategies for taking action to achieve your sustainability goals.
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ARCSA Rainwater Harvesting Accreditation Course (Level 200)

An in-depth review of all aspects of rainwater harvesting including, design, project planning, installation, rules and regulations.
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Financing Urban Growth: The Use of Development Cost Charges and Community Amenity Contributions

This course is a comprehensive, detailed, and practical examination of the economic, legal, planning, and political dimensions of development levies, negotiated community contributions, and density bonusing as means of creating community amenities and infrastructure.
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2012 BCSLA Conference - CALL FOR PAPERS

We are challenged daily to create biological and mechanical infrastructure which provides healthy environments for humans, flora, and fauna alike and to do so in such a way that pleases both the programmatic and aesthetic aspects of the urban environment. The resulting landscapes celebrate both the people that experience them and the sustainable practices of the future. The DIVERSITY of the urban landscape incorporates the strata of infrastructure, biology, and culture which need to interact in a symbiotic manner. Please see attachment for full details.
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Real Estate Development from the Inside Out

This course provides insight into the industry for people who deal with real estate developers or want to learn how the development industry is structured, how it functions, who the players are, what motivates them, and how they interact. You’ll benefit from a variety of personal stories from developers with a wealth of experience.
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Deadline: Call for Abstracts on Urban Hydrology

Specifically, we invite you to present at a Special Session we are co-convening at the conference on the following topic: Hydrology and the Urban Biophysical Environment (session HW5). See website for Abstract submission guidelines and templates, and for more information on Elements 2012.
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2012 BCSLA Awards – NOMINATION DEADLINE

To view the different BCSLA Awards categories and nomination forms, please visit http://www.bcsla.org/publications/awards.asp.
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The Missing Link to a Green Economy: Green Industrial Lands

Protecting industrial land is key for a healthy economy – but how can industrial land also support a green economy (and vice versa)? Our industrial lands not only serve as places of work, but are also the hub for design and innovation. Yet, the approach to designing most industrial buildings and lands has not evolved as quickly as that for residential or mixed use lands. This session of Market Insights explores the successes and challenges of leading municipalities, developers, investors and property managers in developing green industrial spaces and their role as a catalyst for green economic development. Special location for this session only! CIRS Building, 2260 West Mall (University of British Columbia), Vancouver, British Columbia. The Centre for Interactive Research (CIRS) building is a a world-class showcase of green construction aiming for certification under both LEED and The Living Building Challenge. Optional building tour to follow session led by the design team from Perkins + Will. breakfast at 7:30. Session 8am-10am. Register at http://marketinsights2012.eventbrite.ca
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2012 Awards of Excellence

A tentative schedule for the 2012 CSLA Awards of Excellence judging has been set up and is as followed: Arrive in Winnipeg: Wednesday, February 22, 2012;Adjudication of entries: Thursday, February 23 and Friday February 24, 2011; Announcement of Awards: Friday, February 24 evening, followed by a dinner for jurors and attendees. More details to follow.
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Paolo Burgi Lecture

Monday, March 5 at 6:30 pm UBC Robson Square
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Integrating Social Dimensions into Sustainability

Sustainability is described as having three dimensions: economic, ecological, and social. While social justice movements and social planning efforts are numerous and effective in their own sphere, they’re often not integrated well with sustainability initiatives. This is because social issues are more subjective and involve addressing the fair allocation of benefits and costs between different people, groups, communities, and nations. When social issues such as race, ethnicity, class, culture, personal health, affordable housing, employment, individual identity, and social cohesion are not effectively addressed, projects with even the most laudable environmental intentions are derailed. In this course, we’ll talk about sustainability not as a product, but rather a process where issues of social justice and equity are essential to successful outcomes.
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UBC Shadow Mentor Day

Shadow Mentor Day will be held on March 9, 2012. Students are interested in experiencing your regular workday; there is no need to plan anything special. Whether you intend to work in the office, the field, or meet with clients, you will be able to give a student valuable insights in "a day in the life" at an actual work setting. We invite landscape architects from all types and sizes of practice to participate. Please contact the BCSLA office by February 28, 2012 if you are able to participate. Please include a very brief information about your practice, including areas of concentration or current projects would be helpful for students when they request a mentor. The information you provide will help us better pair students and professionals with similar goals and interests. Please note that students will be covered for liability by UBC during Shadow Mentor Day.
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Ecological Planning and Sustainable Design

In this course, you’ll examine how to integrate ecological planning and sustainability into the urban design process. We’ll examine ecological planning through three themes: process, systems, and change. You’ll develop your site evaluation skills using techniques that help uncover hidden assets in underlying natural resources. We’ll also explore concepts like net environmental gain and eco-economics using green field and brown field case studies.
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March 2012 MC/LARE Administration

Candidates are encouraged to register as early as possible to have the best selection of testing centres. Visit www.clarb.org for details. BCSLA does not administer this exam but we are happy to assist if you encounter problems. Practice tests are available at https://www.clarb.org/Candidates/Pages/PreparefortheExam.aspx.
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2012 Women's Arboriculture Conference

For more information including abstracts from our speakers, Dr. Kathleen Wolf, Dr. Brenda Callan, Nancy McLean, Sheila Flint, Dr. Nancy Turner, Karen Cummins, Tracy Ferreira, Susan Murray and Theresa Kishkan, please visit www.womenarborists.ca. Please contact us with any questions info@womenarborists.ca . And yes, men are welcome. We look forward to seeing you this spring on the Island!
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REG. DEADLINE - June 2012 LARE Administration - Sections C and E

Visit http://www.bcsla.org/education/documents/NOTICE_June2012.pdf for registration form and details.
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Designing Integrated Neighbourhoods

In this course, you’ll examine the elements and principles of integrated neighbourhoods. We will delve into the issues confronting innovation, design requirements, key tools and techniques, and practical methods to begin retrofitting existing neighbourhoods and creating new integrated neighbourhoods on green field sites.
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2012 BCSLA Annual Conference, Showcase of Products and AGM

More details will be available very soon.
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2012 BCSLA Awards

To view the different BCSLA Awards categories and nomination forms, please visit http://www.bcsla.org/publications/awards.asp.
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Community Food Systems

Food isn’t just what we eat. It may be the end point of the vast interconnected systems that grow, process, package, market, and ultimately discard everything we call food. But there is far more to food when it comes to sustainability. This course deals with the consequences and alternatives to food systems.
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Soils and Urban Trees Conference 2012

Urban Forest Innovative Solutions (UFIS) is pleased to announce the 2012 Soils and Urban Tree Conference, to be hosted at the University of British Columbia (UBC) Faculty of Forestry in Vancouver on May 3rd and 4th, 2012. Sponsored by Tree Canada, the conference brings together five leading soil experts for two days of lectures and field studies to present the latest concepts relating to ideal soil structure and biology. Attendees will learn how a new breed of arborists are growing healthy trees and preserving mature trees by literally looking at the roots of tree care. To download the conference brochure visit: http://www.ufis.ca/pdf/Soils-and-Urban-Trees-2012.pdf or email info@ufis.ca for more information
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Elements 2012 Conference

We invite you to an exciting and multi-disciplinary conference on cutting edge water resources and geophysical science.
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June 2012 LARE - Graphic Section C

All new candidates must create a Unique Candidate ID (a combination of your surname and SIN), on the CLARB website before submitting payments and the LARE Order Form to the BCSLA. You will need to do this to be able to access your scores online. Visit www.clarb.org/Candidates/GraphicExams/Pages/RegistrationProcess.aspx for instructions. Select ‘BC’ as the jurisdiction in which you would like to be initially licensed. You will be redirected to the BCSLA website. Previous exam candidates can omit this step. Please see attachment for LARE Order Form and details.
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June 2012 LARE - Graphic Section E

All new candidates must create a Unique Candidate ID (a combination of your surname and SIN), on the CLARB website before submitting payments and the LARE Order Form to the BCSLA. You will need to do this to be able to access your scores online. Visit www.clarb.org/Candidates/GraphicExams/Pages/RegistrationProcess.aspx for instructions. Select ‘BC’ as the jurisdiction in which you would like to be initially licensed. You will be redirected to the BCSLA website. Previous exam candidates can omit this step. Please see attachment for LARE Order Form and details.
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September 2012 LARE Administration - Sections 1 and 2

To help candidates prepare for the exam when it transitions this September, CLARB will provide new practice tests/sample questions and updated exam resources starting this summer. Candidates may continue using the existing "Study Reference List" as no changes are expected to be made this year; however, the "Step by Step Guide" and the "L.A.R.E. Orientation Guide" along with exam resource information on the ASLA website will be updated. Stay tuned for details.
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December 2012 Administration of LARE - Sections 3 and 4

To help candidates prepare for the exam when it transitions this September, CLARB will provide new practice tests/sample questions and updated exam resources starting this summer. Candidates may continue using the existing "Study Reference List" as no changes are expected to be made this year; however, the "Step by Step Guide" and the "L.A.R.E. Orientation Guide" along with exam resource information on the ASLA website will be updated. Stay tuned for details.
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