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In what we teach, in the research and development we engage, and in the service learning, extension, and outreach we provide, NC State University landscape architecture emphasizes evidence-based inquiry and design thinking that prepares students for current practice as well as leadership in the dynamic and transformative profession of the future. Our strengths and reputation are built around deliv
04/21/2015
Good work from Alumni Melissa Henao Robledo in Austin, Texas. http://blog.archpaper.com/2015/04/these-competition-winning-bus-shelters-in-austin-will-harvest-rainwater-for-a-pocket-park/
These competition-winning bus shelters in Austin will harvest rainwater for a pocket park (Courtesy Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority) It’s a matter of time before the canine-abused fire hydrant is outfitted with its own sound system
Great work Brendan Harmon and the students in his GIS for Designers class
http://www.lib.ncsu.edu/stories/re-imagining-lake-raleigh-woods
03/26/2015
Good read from alumni Jordan Petersen about the potential applications of drones in urban design and planning approaches:
http://dirt.asla.org/2015/03/10/drones-will-redefine-the-image-of-the-city/
Drones Will Elevate Urban Design “The conscious remolding of the large-scale physical environmental imageability is a new one. We can now make completely new landscapes in a brief time…Designers are already at grips with the quest...
Congratulations to MLA student Logan Free for being a Presidential Management Fellows Finalist!
03/26/2015
Congratulations to the Design+Build Studio for another important award! http://chesapeakestormwater.net/the-bubbas/best-innovative-bmp-outside-the-watershed-the-bubbas/
7. Best Innovative BMP Outside the Watershed | Chesapeake Stormwater Network New to the BUBBAs this year, this category looks for nontraditional solutions for the management or mitigation of stormwater at a site that can be applied locally to benefit the Bay watershed.
02/26/2015
The Institute for Emerging Issues, led by Anita Brown Graham, forecasts the important levers affecting the future of the state of North Carolina. This year marked their 30th forum, and innovation was the topic. Learn more here. https://emergingissuescommons.org/
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02/26/2015
Great symposium led by Robin Moore, Nilda Cosco and NLI. Consider attending if you are able:
http://naturalearning.org/growing-place-symposium-2015
Growing IN Place Symposium 2015 | Natural Learning Initiative Families with children not wanting to move to low-density suburbs need neighborhoods and an urban public realm designed to support culturally diverse, socially stimulating, healthy lifestyles.
02/26/2015
This is always a great event! Consider attending if you are able: http://design.ncsu.edu/urban/about/
About the Urban Design Conference | Urban Design Conference Cities in the Mid-South region face dramatic change in demographics, population growth and increasing frequency of severe climate impacts. Planning and designing for resilience can help cities survive, adapt and grow as these changes affect demands on the built environment, infrastructure, transport…
02/26/2015
Congratulations to Matt Tomasulo on leading in this important area.
http://www.citylab.com/design/2015/02/diy-wayfinding-signs-are-about-to-go-mainstream/386081/?utm_source=nl_daily_link1_022615
Those 'Guerrilla' Wayfinding Signs From Raleigh Are About to Go Mainstream The Knight Foundation has announced it will fund a large-scale expansion of Matt Tomasulo's 2012 "WalkRaleigh" project.
02/26/2015
Congratulations to Andrew Fox, Jesse Turner, Sadie Walters and the team on this significant achievement.
https://lafoundation.org/news-events/blog/2015/02/25/2015-csi-projects/
Projects, Firms Selected for 2015 CSI Program | Landscape Architecture Foundation LAF has selected 18 high-performing landscape projects for its 2015 Case Study Investigation (CSI) program. Researchers will evaluate the environmental, social, and economic performance of the selected projects and document them as Case Study Briefs.
10/21/2014
Apply now! We are eager to talk with you about opportunities to join us in the study of landscape architecture. Learn more. http://design.ncsu.edu/admissions/graduate-applicants/master-landscape-architecture-program
Master of Landscape Architecture Program | NCSU College of Design The Master of Landscape Architecture program delivers core and advanced design studios, seminars, and free electives in and outside the department that expose students and faculty to multiple learning experiences in the Research Triangle Region, the many historic and contemporary urban destinations…
10/20/2014
Congratulations to LandDesign Scholarship winners Anna Walker and Pianpian Michelle Ye! And thank you to Mr. Larry Best for his generous donation on behalf of LandDesign. http://www.landdesign.com/
LandDesign - creating exterior experience LandDesign offers award winning urban design, planning, civil engineering and landscape architecture solutions to public and private sector clients across the globe. With seven offices in the United States and Beijing China, the LandDesign team effectively brings innovative, buildable, sustainable a…