ASLA News Release: Pilot Projects Put Sustainable Landscape Rating System into Action
Washington, D.C., May 25, 2010 — The Sustainable Sites Initiative™ (SITES™) has selected pilot projects to test a national rating system for sustainable landscape design, construction and maintenance.
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History & Culture, New Orleans’ Lower Ninth Ward Sustainable Infrastructure Project and the Indianapolis Super Bowl Village join more than 150 others that include educational centers, transportation corridors, industrial complexes and private residences in employing cutting-edge guidelines and performance benchmarks outlined in the SITES Rating System. Pilot project locations and descriptions can be found at www.sustainablesites.org/pilot.
Launched in 2005, SITES represents a partnership of the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA), the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center at The University of Texas at Austin and the United States Botanic Garden to fill a critical gap in green design, construction and maintenance by creating voluntary guidelines and performance benchmarks for sustainable landscapes of all kinds, with or without buildings. The pilot program marks the next phase of SITES – putting to the test a rating system created by dozens of the country’s leading sustainability experts, scientists and design professionals, with public input from hundreds of individuals and dozens of organizations.
“We received hundreds of applications from an impressive array of federal agencies, international companies, major universities and non-profit organizations among many others to participate in the pilot program,” said ASLA Executive Vice President and CEO Nancy Somerville, Hon. ASLA. “The selected projects represent an elite group covering a diverse range of size, project type and geographic location.”
Located in 34 states along with Canada, Iceland and Spain, the pilot projects include corporate headquarters, botanic gardens, streetscapes, federal buildings and public parks that vary in scope from several thousand dollar budgets on less than one acre to multimillion dollar efforts affecting hundreds of acres. These projects will restore habitats, rehabilitate landfills, clean and store stormwater, lower the urban heat island effect, create outdoor educational opportunities at schools and reconnect neighborhoods to parks and public transportation.
“It’s exciting that many of these pilot projects – eight in every ten – will revitalize previously built landscapes,” said Susan Rieff, executive director of the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. “We can address the serious environmental challenges the world faces in its existing communities by consciously redeveloping these spaces for ecological health as well as beauty.”
“Testing the rating system is critical to ensuring the validity and breadth of these guidelines and performance benchmarks, which have undergone four years of rigorous development,” said Holly H. Shimizu, executive director of the United States Botanic Garden. “The true value of this endeavor is that it offers improved landscape development practices so that we can maximize the essential benefits supplied by the natural world.”
The SITES Rating System includes 15 prerequisites and 51 different credits covering areas such as the initial site selection, water, soil, vegetation, materials, human health and well-being, construction and maintenance – adding up to a 250 point scale. The rating system recognizes levels of achievement by obtaining 40, 50, 60 or 80 percent of available points with one through four stars, respectively. SITES will receive feedback from the pilot projects until June 2012 to revise the final rating system and reference guide for release in 2013.
View this release online at:
http://www.asla.org/NewsReleaseDetails.aspx?id=27222
About the Sustainable Sites Initiative
The Sustainable Sites Initiative (SITES) is an interdisciplinary partnership led by the American Society of Landscape Architects, the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center at The University of Texas at Austin and the United States Botanic Garden to transform land development and management practices with the nation's first voluntary rating system for sustainable landscapes, with or without buildings. For more information, visit www.sustainablesites.org.
ASLA News Release: Registration Opens for Annual Landscape Architecture Convention
Meeting and exposition to take place in Washington, D.C., September 10-13
Washington, D.C., May 11, 2010 – The American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) opened registration for its 2010 Annual Meeting and EXPO – the largest annual gathering of landscape architecture professionals in the world. The September 10-13 event will take place in the Washington, D.C., Convention Center and attract more than 6,000 attendees.
The theme for the meeting is Earth Air Water Fire DESIGN. Attendees may choose from more than 125 education sessions to earn up to 21 Professional Development Hours. Over 400 product manufacturers and service providers will be featured in the EXPO. Complete registration information is available online at: www.asla.org/2010meeting.
No city in the United States better exemplifies the values and sophisticated craft of the landscape architecture profession than the nation’s capital. From the 18th century plan by Pierre Charles L’Enfant, to works by Frederick Law Olmsted and his son, Frederick Law Olmsted Jr., to contemporary designs by Michael Van Valkenburgh and Kathryn Gustafson, the District’s landscape architecture legacy will be highlighted throughout the meeting.
View this release online at:
http://www.asla.org/NewsReleaseDetails.aspx?id=26986
About ASLA
Founded in 1899, ASLA is the national professional association for landscape architects, representing more than 16,000 members in 48 professional chapters and 68 student chapters. The Society's mission is to lead, to educate and to participate in the careful stewardship, wise planning and artful design of our cultural and natural environments. Members of the Society use their “ASLA” suffix after their names to denote membership and their commitment to the highest ethical standards of the profession. Learn more about landscape architecture online at www.asla.org.
Online Database Provides Landscape Architecture Continuing Education
Collaborative site offers a range of educational
opportunities by pre-approved providers
Washington, D.C., May 6, 2010 – Landscape architects and related design professionals can now access continuing education courses online from nearly 100 approved providers with the Landscape Architecture Continuing Education System (LA CES). Offering educational opportunities focused on smart growth, green roofs and stormwater management, as well as professional applications such as CADD and GIS, LA CES provides one-stop shopping for courses on sustainable design, livable communities and environmental planning.
LA CES offers courses covering a range of topics, including:
Business Practices / Contracts / HR
CADD / GIS
Campus Planning & Design
Design-Build
Green Roofs
Healthcare & Therapeutic Design
Historic Preservation
Horticulture / Plants
Housing & Community Design
Parks & Recreation
Project Management
Residential Design
Rural Landscape
Security Design
Site Planning
Sustainable Development & Design
Transportation
Urban Planning & Design
Water & Stormwater Management
Approximately 40 percent of all LA CES courses deal with some facet of sustainable design. At laces.asla.org, visitors can search for courses by topic, location, date and educational provider. Providers include details explaining whether their course meets the LA CES definition of health, safety and welfare. In addition, LA CES provides tools that enable landscape architecture and related design professionals to track their individual course records.
Twenty jurisdictions in the United States and Canada now accept courses offered by LA CES providers for continuing education credit. For more information or to learn how to become an education provider, visit http://laces.asla.org.
View this release online at:
http://www.asla.org/NewsReleaseDetails.aspx?id=26962
About LA CES
LA CES is a collaboration between the American Society of Landscape Architects, Canadian Society of Landscape Architects, Council of Educators in Landscape Architecture, Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards, Landscape Architectural Accreditation Board and the Landscape Architecture Foundation to advance professional education standards for landscape architects.
About ASLA
Founded in 1899, ASLA is the national professional association for landscape architects, representing more than 16,000 members in 48 professional chapters and 68 student chapters. The Society's mission is to lead, to educate and to participate in the careful stewardship, wise planning, and artful design of our cultural and natural environments. Members of the Society use their “ASLA” suffix after their names to denote membership and their commitment to the highest ethical standards of the profession. Learn more about landscape architecture online at www.asla.org.
Business Significantly Improves for Landscape Architecture Firms, Survey Shows
Hiring highest since third quarter 2008;
significant jump in inquiries for new work
Washington, D.C., April 29, 2010 – The worst of the recession may finally be over for landscape architecture firms. According to the latest American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) Business Quarterly survey, firm leaders reported higher levels of billable hours, hiring and especially inquiries for new work – suggesting that the spring thaw could also apply to an industry hit hard by the lack of new design and construction projects over the past two years.
According to the survey, 56.4 percent of firm leaders reported stable or above levels of billable hours in the first quarter of 2010, up from 45.5 percent last quarter and 25.2 percent from the same time last year. Inquiries for new work grew substantially as 72.2 percent responded with steady or higher levels, up from 53.7 percent last quarter and 25.3 this time last year. In addition, 21.6 percent of firm leaders reported plans to hire in the upcoming quarter – the highest number since the third quarter of 2008.
“The large number of inquiries marks an important sign of recovery, but by no means is this a suddenly booming economy for landscape architects,” said ASLA Executive Vice President and CEO Nancy Somerville, Hon. ASLA. “However, we hope this signifies an industry finally growing instead of contracting.”
The survey also asked about work related to federal stimulus funds. Among landscape architecture firm leaders, 23.2 percent reported work directly from stimulus funds, about the same (22.3 percent) as last quarter.
Full survey details can be found at:
http://www.asla.org/NewsReleaseDetails.aspx?id=26848
About the Survey
The ASLA Business Quarterly survey asks quarterly benchmarks on key statistics including billable hours, inquiries and hiring plans. The Q1 2010 national survey was fielded April 12 through 24, with 486 firm representatives responding.
About ASLA
Founded in 1899, ASLA is the national professional association for landscape architects, representing more than 16,000 members in 48 professional chapters and 68 student chapters. The Society's mission is to lead, to educate and to participate in the careful stewardship, wise planning and artful design of our cultural and natural environments. Members of the Society use their “ASLA” suffix after their names to denote membership and their commitment to the highest ethical standards of the profession. Learn more about landscape architecture online at www.asla.org.
ASLA News Release:
Announcing the 2010 Professional Award Winners
Prestigious jury of leading designers and editors selects 49 projects for recognition
Washington, D.C., April 27, 2010 – The American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) announced the winners of the 2010 Professional Awards, representing the best in landscape architecture around the world in the categories of general design, residential design, analysis and planning, research and communication. The jury considered 618 entries – the largest number in ASLA history – from 20 countries around the world, selecting 49 projects for distinction. The awards ceremony will take place on Monday, September 13, at 12 noon during the ASLA Annual Meeting and EXPO in Washington, D.C. The upcoming ceremony and awards video are sponsored by Firestone Specialty Products.
To view the full list of award winning projects, along with high-quality images, project descriptions and the professional jury, visit www.asla.org/2010awards.
About ASLA
Founded in 1899, ASLA is the national professional association for landscape architects, representing more than 16,000 members in 48 professional chapters and 68 student chapters. The Society's mission is to lead, to educate and to participate in the careful stewardship, wise planning and artful design of our cultural and natural environments. Members of the Society use their “ASLA” suffix after their names to denote membership and their commitment to the highest ethical standards of the profession. Learn more about landscape architecture online at www.asla.org.
Former NFL Star Eddie George Briefs Congress on Creating Healthy Communities
Heisman Trophy winner and landscape architect calls for funding to create urban parks
Washington, D.C., April 20, 2010 – Former NFL star and landscape architect, Eddie George, ASLA, participated in a Capitol Hill briefing today calling on Congress to pass legislation designed to combat obesity, create jobs, reduce crime, and revitalize communities by investing in urban parks and community centers.
Called the Urban Revitalization and Livable Communities Act (H.R. 3734), the legislation would provide grants to help communities build or revitalize more than 2,300 parks and recreation centers every year. George, along with Susan Watcher of the Wharton School of Econometrics, Joe Hughes of Georgia Institute of Technology and Salin Geevarghese of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, made the case why investment in parks spurs economic growth, helps combat childhood obesity and offers a myriad of environmental benefits.
“Parks not only create jobs, attract businesses and raise property values, but positively affect the lives of residents directly where the live and work every day,” said George. “Perhaps most pressing is how parks offer safe, accessible places for children to exercise. Despite the rise in childhood obesity, we have no legislation that solely focuses on creating public space for physical activity.”
Both the Centers for Disease Control and the American Academy of Pediatrics support the use of the built environment to combat obesity. The bill itself has support from 30 organizations in the Urban Parks Coalition and 114 House of Representative sponsors.
The April 20 briefing was sponsored by the Congressional Urban Caucus’ Urban Parks Task Force, chaired by Congressman Chaka Fattah and co-chaired by Congressman Mike Turner. Bill H.R. 3734, the Urban Revitalization and Livable Communities Act, is authored by Congressman Albio Sires.
Learn more at www.asla.org/ContentDetail.aspx?id=26684
About ASLA
Founded in 1899, ASLA is the national professional association for landscape architects, representing more than 16,000 members in 48 professional chapters and 68 student chapters. The Society's mission is to lead, to educate and to participate in the careful stewardship, wise planning and artful design of our cultural and natural environments. Members of the Society use their “ASLA” suffix after their names to denote membership and their commitment to the highest ethical standards of the profession. Learn more about landscape architecture online at www.asla.org.
Former NFL Player Eddie George to Participate in Congressional Briefing on Urban Parks
Congressional Briefing to Highlight the Role Parks and Green Spaces Play in Creating Healthy, Economically Sound and Environmentally Friendly Cities
WHAT:
Research shows that developing green spaces in urban areas provides significant economic, social and environmental benefits to communities. Urban parks create jobs, protect property values and help small businesses grow, all while increasing the health and well-being of residents. Hosted by the Congressional Urban Caucus’ Urban Parks Taskforce, this interactive forum will feature a diverse set of panelists covering the leading research and on-the-ground experience on the value of urban parks and on the legislation H.R. 3734, the Urban Revitalization and Livable Communities Act, which would help communities build and rehabilitate more parks and green spaces.
WHO:
Eddie George, ASLA: Heisman Trophy winner, former NFL player and landscape architect
Dr. Susan Watcher: Professor, Wharton School of Econometrics
Dr. Joe Hughes: Professor, Georgia Institute of Technology
Adolfo Carrion, Jr.: Director of White House Urban Affairs (invited)
Mayor J. Christian Bollwage: Elisabeth, N.J. (invited)
The briefing is sponsored by the Congressional Urban Caucus’ Urban Parks Task Force, chaired by Congressman Chaka Fattah and co-chaired by Congressman Mike Turner. Bill H.R. 3734, the Urban Revitalization and Livable Communities Act, is authored by Congressman Albio Sires.
WHEN:
April 20, 2010
2:30 p.m. EDT
WHERE:
Longworth House Office Building
Room 1310
Washington, DC
About ASLA
Founded in 1899, ASLA is the national professional association for landscape architects, representing more than 16,000 members in 48 professional chapters and 68 student chapters. The Society's mission is to lead, to educate and to participate in the careful stewardship, wise planning and artful design of our cultural and natural environments. Members of the Society use their “ASLA” suffix after their names to denote membership and their commitment to the highest ethical standards of the profession. Learn more about landscape architecture online at www.asla.org.
“Designing Our Future” Campaign Kicks Off National Landscape Architecture Month
New educational site on sustainable landscapes highlights April celebration
Washington, D.C., April 1, 2010 – The American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) announced April as National Landscape Architecture Month, in conjunction with a new campaign entitled “Designing Our Future.” The campaign is designed to educate the public about sustainable landscapes and landscape architecture as a career choice – part of a new site at www.asla.org/sustainablelandscapes.
April encompasses Earth Day on April 22 and the birthday of Frederick Law Olmsted on April 26, founder of the American landscape architecture profession. Landscape architects design and plan spaces ranging from public parks, campuses, streetscapes, resorts, all the way to single family homes.
“More than ever, we must recognize that the space between, on top of and around buildings is as important – if not more – in creating a sustainable world,” said ASLA President Gary Scott, FASLA. “This April I hope people will learn the role landscape architects play in ‘Designing Our Future’.”
In conjunction with April, additional National Landscape Architecture Month elements include:
For more information about National Landscape Architecture Month, visit www.asla.org/lamonth.
View this release online at: http://www.asla.org/NewsReleaseDetails.aspx?id=26366
About ASLA
Founded in 1899, ASLA is the national professional association for landscape architects, representing more than 16,000 members in 48 professional chapters and 68 student chapters. The Society's mission is to lead, to educate and to participate in the careful stewardship, wise planning and artful design of our cultural and natural environments.Members of the Society use their “ASLA” suffix after their names to denote membership and their commitment to the highest ethical standards of the profession. Learn more about landscape architecture online at www.asla.org.
ASLA News Release: Survey Identifies Hottest Outdoor Living Trends for 2010
Popular elements include fire pits, low maintenance landscapes and low-frill entertaining
Contact:
Jim Lapides
American Society of Landscape Architects
(202) 216-2371
jlapides@asla.org |
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Washington, D.C., March 4, 2010 – While outdoor living continues to grow in popularity, expect fewer frills this year as homeowners get back to the basics in a cool economy, according to an American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) survey of residential landscape architects.
Overall, 94.4 percent of residential landscape architects rate outdoor living spaces like kitchens or entertaining space as somewhat or very popular for 2010. Among kitchen features, the most popular include the classic outdoor grill (94.4 percent) and counter space (73.5 percent). More elaborate kitchen elements like outdoor refrigerators (52.8 percent) and sinks (50 percent) were much less popular.
Following a similar trend, the most popular outdoor entertainment features eschewed more expensive, elaborate items in favor of the essentials. For 2010, expect the continued interest in seating/dining areas (95.6 percent) using installed seating like benches and seatwalls (90.6 percent) or weatherized outdoor furniture (77.1 percent), along with the ever-popular fire pit/fireplace (94 percent). Landscape architects anticipate less enthusiasm for items like stereo systems (57.2 percent), outdoor heaters (43.9 percent) and TVs (35.5 percent).
“Homeowners want to create a sense of place for their family, friends and neighbors to enjoy outside, but an uncertain economy means many will dial back some of the extra features we’ve seen in past years,” said ASLA Executive Vice President and CEO Nancy Somerville, Hon. ASLA.
Among landscape and garden features, 2010 will feature an increase of design elements that reduce time and money. Topping the list are low-maintenance landscapes (94 percent), drip/water-efficient irrigation (85.2 percent), native/adapted drought tolerant plants (85.2 percent) and less lawn (73.9 percent). Other popular features include fountains/water features (87.8 percent) and food/vegetable gardens (78.5 percent).
Additional information on residential landscape architecture can be found at www.asla.org/residentialinfo.
Outdoor Living Features (Percent rating somewhat or very popular for 2010)
Seating/dining areas – 95.6%
Grills – 94.4%
Fire pits/fireplace – 94%
Lighting – 93.4%
Installed seating (benches, seatwalls, ledges, steps, boulders) – 90.6%
Weatherized outdoor furniture – 77.1%
Counter space – 73.5%
Utility storage – 66.7%
Stereo systems 57.2%
Refrigerators – 52.8%
Sinks – 50.0%
Wireless/Internet connectivity – 44.1%
Outdoor heaters – 43.8%
Showers/bathing – 36.5%
Outdoor cooling systems (including fans) – 36.5%
Televisions/projection screens – 35.6%
Bedrooms/sleeping spaces – 5.6%
Outdoor Recreation Amenities
Decorative water elements such as ornamental pools, splash pools, waterfalls, grottos, water runnels or bubblers – 86.8%
Spa (hot tub, Jacuzzi, whirlpool, indoor/outdoor sauna) – 79.1%
Swimming Pools – 72.4%
Sports/recreational spaces (tennis courts, bocce ball, etc.) – 47.0%
Landscape/Garden Elements
Low maintenance landscapes – 94.0%
Fountains/ornamental water features – 87.8%
Native plants – 83.9%
Food/Vegetable gardens (including orchards/vineyards etc.) – 78.5%
Organic gardens – 67.0%
Ponds/streams – 61.9%
Rain gardens – 60.4%
Xeriscape or dry gardens – 58.1%
Sustainable Design Elements
Drip/water-efficient irrigation – 85.2%
Native/adapted drought-tolerant plants – 85.2%
Reduced lawn – 73.9%
Permeable paving – 72.5%
Recycled materials – 68.0%
Rainwater/graywater harvesting – 64.1%
Compost bins – 55.0%
Solar-powered lights – 49.4%
Geothermal-heated pools – 28.2%
Structures
Arbors – 87.2%
Ornamental water features such as fountains or splash pools – 86.7%
Pergolas – 83.4%
Decks – 83.0%
Fencing (includes gates) – 82.9%
Porches – 76.4%
Steps – 74.6%
Utility shed (tool shed, garden shed etc.) – 64.8%
Gazebos – 58.6%
Pavilions – 58.0%
Art (sculpture etc.) – 58.0%
Columns – 43.7%
Awnings, including retractable – 42.8%
ADA-accessible structures (ramps, bars, accessible shelving etc.) – 21.4%
About the Survey
The survey asked residential landscape architects about the estimated popularity of various design elements for 2010. The survey was fielded January 25 to February 12, with 182 responding.
About ASLA
Founded in 1899, ASLA is the national professional association for landscape architects, representing more than 16,000 members in 48 professional chapters and 68 student chapters. The Society's mission is to lead, to educate, and to participate in the careful stewardship, wise planning, and artful design of our cultural and natural environments. Members of the Society use their “ASLA” suffix after their names to denote membership and their commitment to the highest ethical standards of the profession. Learn more about landscape architecture online at www.asla.org.
Survey Identifies Hottest Outdoor Living Trends for 2010
Popular elements include fire pits, low maintenance landscapes and low-frill entertaining
Washington, D.C., March 4, 2010 – While outdoor living continues to grow in popularity, expect fewer frills this year as homeowners get back to the basics in a cool economy, according to an American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) survey of residential landscape architects.
Overall, 94.4 percent of residential landscape architects rate outdoor living spaces like kitchens or entertaining space as somewhat or very popular for 2010. Among kitchen features, the most popular include the classic outdoor grill (94.4 percent) and counter space (73.5 percent). More elaborate kitchen elements like outdoor refrigerators (52.8 percent) and sinks (50 percent) were much less popular.
Following a similar trend, the most popular outdoor entertainment features eschewed more expensive, elaborate items in favor of the essentials. For 2010, expect the continued interest in seating/dining areas (95.6 percent) using installed seating like benches and seatwalls (90.6 percent) or weatherized outdoor furniture (77.1 percent), along with the ever-popular fire pit/fireplace (94 percent). Landscape architects anticipate less enthusiasm for items like stereo systems (57.2 percent), outdoor heaters (43.9 percent) and TVs (35.5 percent).
“Homeowners want to create a sense of place for their family, friends and neighbors to enjoy outside, but an uncertain economy means many will dial back some of the extra features we’ve seen in past years,” said ASLA Executive Vice President and CEO Nancy Somerville, Hon. ASLA.
Among landscape and garden features, 2010 will feature an increase of design elements that reduce time and money. Topping the list are low-maintenance landscapes (94 percent), drip/water-efficient irrigation (85.2 percent), native/adapted drought tolerant plants (85.2 percent) and less lawn (73.9 percent). Other popular features include fountains/water features (87.8 percent) and food/vegetable gardens (78.5 percent).
Additional information on residential landscape architecture can be found at www.asla.org/residentialinfo.
Outdoor Living Features (Percent rating somewhat or very popular for 2010)
Seating/dining areas – 95.6%
Grills – 94.4%
Fire pits/fireplace – 94%
Lighting – 93.4%
Installed seating (benches, seatwalls, ledges, steps, boulders) – 90.6%
Weatherized outdoor furniture – 77.1%
Counter space – 73.5%
Utility storage – 66.7%
Stereo systems 57.2%
Refrigerators – 52.8%
Sinks – 50.0%
Wireless/Internet connectivity – 44.1%
Outdoor heaters – 43.8%
Showers/bathing – 36.5%
Outdoor cooling systems (including fans) – 36.5%
Televisions/projection screens – 35.6%
Bedrooms/sleeping spaces – 5.6%
Outdoor Recreation Amenities
Decorative water elements such as ornamental pools, splash pools, waterfalls, grottos, water runnels or bubblers – 86.8%
Spa (hot tub, Jacuzzi, whirlpool, indoor/outdoor sauna) – 79.1%
Swimming Pools – 72.4%
Sports/recreational spaces (tennis courts, bocce ball, etc.) – 47.0%
Landscape/Garden Elements
Low maintenance landscapes – 94.0%
Fountains/ornamental water features – 87.8%
Native plants – 83.9%
Food/Vegetable gardens (including orchards/vineyards etc.) – 78.5%
Organic gardens – 67.0%
Ponds/streams – 61.9%
Rain gardens – 60.4%
Xeriscape or dry gardens – 58.1%
Sustainable Design Elements
Drip/water-efficient irrigation – 85.2%
Native/adapted drought-tolerant plants – 85.2%
Reduced lawn – 73.9%
Permeable paving – 72.5%
Recycled materials – 68.0%
Rainwater/graywater harvesting – 64.1%
Compost bins – 55.0%
Solar-powered lights – 49.4%
Geothermal-heated pools – 28.2%
Structures
Arbors – 87.2%
Ornamental water features such as fountains or splash pools – 86.7%
Pergolas – 83.4%
Decks – 83.0%
Fencing (includes gates) – 82.9%
Porches – 76.4%
Steps – 74.6%
Utility shed (tool shed, garden shed etc.) – 64.8%
Gazebos – 58.6%
Pavilions – 58.0%
Art (sculpture etc.) – 58.0%
Columns – 43.7%
Awnings, including retractable – 42.8%
ADA-accessible structures (ramps, bars, accessible shelving etc.) – 21.4%
About the Survey
The survey asked residential landscape architects about the estimated popularity of various design elements for 2010. The survey was fielded January 25 to February 12, with 182 responding.
About ASLA
Founded in 1899, ASLA is the national professional association for landscape architects, representing more than 16,000 members in 48 professional chapters and 68 student chapters. The Society's mission is to lead, to educate, and to participate in the careful stewardship, wise planning, and artful design of our cultural and natural environments. Members of the Society use their “ASLA” suffix after their names to denote membership and their commitment to the highest ethical standards of the profession. Learn more about landscape architecture online atwww.asla.org.
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