Current Issues in Landscape Architecture
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Wednesday, February 19, 2025
9:00 am – 4:00 pm CST
Focus on Native Plants
Presented by: Jessica Lubell-Brand
- Native shrubs and their Landscapes in the Northeast
- Native shrub species in the U.S.
- Native trees
Key Concepts in Ecology for Site Design
Presented by: Dr. Jairo Garcia
- Conservation biology
- Landscape ecology
- Restoration ecology
Using Trees for Cooling
Presented by: Sherry Fabricant
- The science of microclimates around trees
- Evapotranspiration, shade and wind
- Planning to use trees for cooling
- Type, location, placement
Landscape Architecture and Climate Change Mitigation
Presented by: Dr. Jairo Garcia
Designing Stormwater Facilities for Function and Performance
Presented by: Jay Hood
- Stormwater regulation
- The evolution of stormwater design
- Performance and maintenance issues and solutions
- Case studies
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Credits
Engineers
6.0 PDHs
Architects
6.0 HSW CE Hours
AIA - American Institute of Architects
6.0 HSW LUs
Landscape Architects
6.0 HSW CE Hours
LACES - Landscape Architecture Continuing Education System
6.0 HSW PDHs
Continuing Education Credit Information
This webinar is open to the public and is designed to qualify for 6.0 PDHs for professional engineers, 6.0 HSW continuing education hours for licensed architects, and 6.0 HSW continuing education hours for landscape architects in all states that allow this learning method. Please refer to specific state rules to determine eligibility.
HalfMoon Education is an approved continuing education sponsor for engineers in Florida (Provider License No: CEA362), Indiana (License No. CE21700059), Maryland, New Jersey (Approval No. 24GP00049300) and North Carolina (S-0130). HalfMoon Education is deemed an approved continuing education sponsor for New York engineers, architects and landscape architects via its registration with the American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System (AIA/CES) and the Landscape Architecture Continuing Education System (LA/CES). Other states do not preapprove continuing education providers or courses.
The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System has approved this course for 6.0 HSW LUs (Sponsor No. J885). Only full participation is reportable to the AIA/CES.
The Landscape Architecture Continuing Education System has approved this course for 6.0 HSW PDHs. Only full participation is reportable to the LA CES.
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Speakers
Sherry Fabricant, MLA
SavATree Consulting GroupSherry Fabricant, MLA, is a registered consulting arborist operating out of SavATree’s Dallas-Fort Worth branch providing comprehensive tree and shrub care services. Some popular services that she offers to clients include tree risk assessment, tree and landscape appraisal, permitting, construction and compliance, tree surveys and preservation plans, municipal services, and more. Ms. Fabricant has diverse experience working in arboriculture-horticulture, design, and business. She has been a lifelong volunteer and liaison focusing on environmental sustainability and recovery projects. Ms. Fabricant earned her master’s degree in Landscape Architecture from The University of Texas at Arlington.
Dr. Jairo Garcia
Executive Director with Urban Climate NexusDr. Jairo Garcia develops innovative policies and educational programs to make communities and cities cleaner, sustainable, resilient, and equitable. He is the lead author of Atlanta’s Climate Action Plan, and he led a collaborative effort with more than 40 stakeholders to the 100 Resilient Cities application, awarded to the City of Atlanta in 2016. Dr. Garcia is a member of the Georgia Research Roadmap steering committee, an initiative of the Georgia Climate Project lead by University of Georgia, Georgia Tech, and Emory University, which has a goal of improving understanding of climate impacts and solutions in Georgia. He received the Individual Climate Leadership Award by the EPA in 2017 and the Green Ring Award by the Climate Reality Project. These awards recognized Dr. Garcia’s leadership in addressing climate change and engaging organizations, peers, and partners. He represented the Mayor of Atlanta at COP23 in Bonn, Germany, and he presented at an event organized by the International Urban Cooperation Programme related to global cooperation to address climate change. Dr. Garcia’s publications on urban sustainability, climate change and sustainability education are numerous. His academic experiences include a position as a research assistant and two teaching assistant positions at Columbia University, a faculty adjunct and thesis advisor position at Concordia University, and faculty adjunct positions for the UCLA-Extension Program, the Georgia Institute of Technology and Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Garcia holds an engineering degree, an MSc degree in Management of Information Technologies, an MSc degree in Sustainability Management, and a doctoral degree in Educational Technology and Sustainability.
Jay Hood, PLA, ASLA
Catalyst Design GroupJay Hood is a principal landscape architect with Catalyst Design Group. He has over 35 years of experience with master planning, urban design, and landscape architecture for public spaces. He takes an integrated and comprehensive approach to design, striving for sustainability and multiple community benefits on each project. His innovative approach to green infrastructure is featured in the design of places, such as Gainesville’s Cade Museum of Creativity + Invention; PK Avenue Streetscape in Auburndale, Florida; and the public realm design for the NoMa Business Improvement District in Washington D.C. Mr. Hood is a frequent guest lecturer at universities and conferences and has spoken on low impact development and the benefits of green infrastructure investment at APWA, FSA, FDOT Design Conference and FRPA. His design philosophy focuses on functional and timeless design, grounded in context and equity of users. He brings this integrated approach to each project, leveraging his client’s investment to create a public realm that enhances the quality of life of residents, businesses, and visitors.
Jessica Lubell-Brand
Professor, Horticulture, Department of Plant Science and Landscape Architecture, University of ConnecticutJessica Lubell-Brand is a professor of Horticulture at the University of Connecticut. Her research and outreach on native plants has focused on the identification and development of novel species as landscape plants and their propagation to broaden the palette of natives available to consumers. She earned her B.A. degree from the University of Rochester, her M.S. degree from the University of Connecticut and her Ph.D. from the University of Connecticut.
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Course Title: Current Issues in Landscape Architecture
Delivery Method: Live Online
Course Description: This six-hour course explores five contemporary issues and practices in landscape architecture across the United States: supporting native plants, implementing restoration ecology, using trees for cooling, climate change mitigation, and stormwater management.
Learning Objectives:
Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to evaluate native plant species, including trees and shrubs, for their integration into managed landscapes to enhance ecological benefits.
Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to analyze ecological principles such as conservation biology, landscape ecology, and restoration ecology to inform sustainable site design.
Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to assess the placement and selection of trees to optimize cooling, utilizing shade, evapotranspiration, and wind mitigation.
Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to discuss the evolution of stormwater design, applicable regulations, and performance and maintenance issues and solutions.
LUs: 6.0 LU Type: LU|HSWs
Prerequisites: None
Advance Preparation: None
Program Level: Intermediate
Course Expiration Date: 11/21/2027
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