News from the Landscape Institute

Planting the future

2009-01-27T00:00:00+00:00

Planting the future launched in January 2009 and offers a unique online approach to providing training for soft landscaping.

Four historic parks awarded grants worth �4.4million from the Heritage Lottery Fund and Big Lottery Fund

2009-01-19T00:00:00+00:00

Four historic parks in Berkshire, Carlisle, North Yorkshire and County Antrim have been awarded grants worth �4.4million from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) and Big Lottery Fund (BIG). This money from the joint Parks for People* programme will help to regenerate these popular parks, returning them to their former glory.

Dover Esplanade Design Competition

2009-01-13T00:00:00+00:00

Dover Esplanade design competition is a two-stage design competition to produce an innovative design for a significant section of harbour-side beach and public realm on Dover�s waterfront. The aim is to create a modern and attractive new seafront that will become a major attraction to visitors and residents of Dover alike.

Newham Construction Mentoring Programme

2009-01-07T00:00:00+00:00

A brand new mentoring programme has been created to support students who have enrolled on the 14-19 Diplomas in Construction and the Built Environment (CBE) and Engineering.

Position statement - Green infrastructure and the value of connected, multifunctional landscapes

2008-12-18T00:00:00+00:00

The Landscape Institute believes green infrastructure approaches to land use planning must be afforded the same priority as conventional infrastructural components; a priority that it rightly deserves given its critical role in a wide range of challenges including economic competitiveness, climate change adaptation and mitigation, social cohesion, human health and wellbeing and reconnecting society with the natural environment.

European Landscape Convention

2008-12-12T00:00:00+00:00

The Government ratified the ELC in November 2006, it came into force on the 1 March 2007 and Defra, Natural England and English Heritage produced a Framework for Implementation in England in October 2007.

Climate Change Act 2008

2008-12-09T00:00:00+00:00

The Climate Change Bill was introduced to Parliament on 14th November 2007 and became received Royal Assent on 26th November 2008.

Planning Act 2008 - The Planning Bill received Royal Assent on 27th November 2008.

2008-12-08T00:00:00+00:00

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RIBA launches competition to find perfect green space for Astley Village

2008-12-01T00:00:00+00:00

RIBA has launched a new competition to find a talented design team, who will help deliver a landscaping/environmental improvements scheme for Astley Village in Chorley, Lancashire.

Project to deliver sustainable communities in East London lauded as top landscape scheme in UK

2008-11-20T00:00:00+00:00

A project to tackle the effects of climate change and produce sustainable communities in east London was today recognised as the top landscape architecture scheme in the country.

Future Vision 09 - open for entries

2008-11-18T00:00:00+00:00

The Academy for Sustainable Communities is calling for entries for Future Vision 09, the student awards which champion bright ideas for creating better places for people. Last year, landscape architecture stole the show, with a student from Kingston University securing the top prize.

Grounds for Optimism

2008-11-17T00:00:00+00:00

Grounds for Optimism launched successfully to secondary schools across South East England and Yorkshire and Humberside this September. 100 schools have now signed up to take part along with many landscape practices.

Applications for Chair of the Solent Centre for Architecture + Design

2008-11-12T00:00:00+00:00

After almost five years serving as Chair of the Solent Centre for Architecture + Design, David Ashe has decided to step down from the post. The SCA+D is therefore working to appoint a new Chair in December in order for them to take over the role at the time of the AGM in June 2009.

TCPA Policy Advice Note published

2008-11-11T00:00:00+00:00

The Town and Country Planning Association have published a Policy Advice Note which suggest ways in which garden suburbs and garden cities can continue to develop, be successful, thriving and viable while conserving their intrinsic character and value.

Download Kathryn Moore's lecture at Harvard Graduate School of Design

2008-11-05T00:00:00+00:00

Last week, Professor Kathryn Moore from Birmingham Institute of Art and Design and Past President of the Landscape Institute gave a lecture entitled "Overlooking the Visual" at Harvard Graduate School of Design.

The British Homes Awards Sustainable Landscape Architecture Competition

2008-11-04T00:00:00+00:00

In partnership with the Building Research Establishment (BRE) and The Landscape Institute (LI), the British Homes Awards invites submissions for a two-stage open design competition from members of The Landscape Institute and Landscape Institute Registered Practices. This competition offers the opportunity to showcase innovative, sustainable design for the new landscape to be created for the Phase 2 expansion of the BRE Innovation Park at Garston, Watford.

BURA Award Winners

2008-10-28T00:00:00+00:00

BURA have unveiled the winners of its 2008 Awards for Best Practice in Regeneration. After three rounds of rigorous assessment, a panel of experts chose five exemplary projects out of over one hundred others. These projects represent professionals and communities at the forefront of best practice, pushing innovative ideas and focused problem solving to effectively address the challenges that exist in the UK�s town and cities today.

Call for landscape architects

2008-10-20T23:00:00+00:00

House Beautiful magazine are looking for a landscape architect to take part in a feature article they are producing.

PI Insurance claims predicted to increase

2008-10-19T23:00:00+00:00

As economic conditions worsen, LI members need to be aware that there is a risk of an increased number of complaints or insurance claims being brought against them by clients. A number of construction and insurance experts have commented that there is likely to be an increase in PI Insurance claims as some clients run short of funds and start looking at normally minor problems in the light of their potential to release cash.(www.bdonline.org.uk)

CABE Space Enabling Panel

2008-10-16T23:00:00+00:00

CABE Space are looking for new members to join their national advisory panel.

Stirling Prize 2008 winner

2008-10-12T23:00:00+00:00

Landscape Institute registered practice, Grant Associates were part of the Accordia winning team for the Stirling Prize 2008, and were also the first landscape architects invited to speak at the award ceremony.

Landscape Institute Climate Change Position Statement

2008-10-09T23:00:00+00:00

The Landscape Institute has published a Climate Change Position Statement, 'Landscape architecture and the challenge of climate change'.

Government Minister calls for improvement in planning and design of Britain's towns and cities

2008-10-08T23:00:00+00:00

Government Minister Iain Wright MP today called for an improvement in the planning and design of Britain�s towns and cites and stressed the importance of good quality public space.

New design guidance launched to transform the future of play

2008-10-01T23:00:00+00:00

Play England, the Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF) and the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) have launched, for the first time in England, detailed guidance for the design of children�s play spaces.

Landscape Institute Conference to reveal how food shapes the landscape and lives of cities

2008-09-30T23:00:00+00:00

Can good landscape architecture add to the market value of housing? Can it help make people healthier? Can we still build three million new homes in England, and if so, what should they look like? These are some of the questions to be tackled at the Landscape Institute Annual Conference.

Firms short-listed for international design competition in Pennine Lancashire

2008-09-30T23:00:00+00:00

Landscape architecture practices from across the world have passed the first stage in creating outstanding public spaces in six town centres in Lancashire.

Housing, Land Use and Community - Annual Conference 9 and 10 October

2008-09-29T23:00:00+00:00

The government has made a commitment to building three million new homes by 2020; the challenge of climate change and the demands on land for the provision of food, energy supply, leisure and housing are all at the top of the public agenda. The Landscape Institute�s Annual Conference addresses the key issues facing landscape architects, planners, architects and policy makers.

MAG are looking for expert advisors

2008-09-23T23:00:00+00:00

The Ministerial Advisory Group for Architecture and the Built Environment, Northern Ireland is looking to recruit a Call-off List of up to twelve expert advisors to assist MAG in assessing design aspects of selected construction projects.

CABE Skills to grow, the national strategy for urban green space skills

2008-09-22T23:00:00+00:00

Seven priorities to improve urban green space skills.

TGP Landscape Architects

2008-09-17T23:00:00+00:00

TGP Landscape Architects have announced the acquisition of the former landscape division of Bureau Veritas in Durham.

Web launch for construction health and safety best practice

2008-09-08T23:00:00+00:00

The Strategic Forum Health and Safety working group have produced a health and safety best practice section on their website.

New Royal Charter means more diverse membership for Landscape Institute

2008-09-01T23:00:00+00:00

Following Privy Council approval of proposed changes, the Landscape Institute�s new Royal Charter will allow for a much more diverse membership from 1 September.

Landscape Institute welcomes Mayor�s plans for �greener� London

2008-08-28T23:00:00+00:00

The Landscape Institute today welcomed the Mayor of London�s proposals for more green spaces in the capital as part of his climate change adaptation strategy and stressed the importance of a green infrastructure approach to planning.

Construction Skills Certification Scheme Cards

2008-08-19T23:00:00+00:00

CSCS (Construction Skills Certification Scheme) Cards will be available to members of the Landscape Institute from 26th August 2008.

Salisbury Market Place Competition

2008-08-19T23:00:00+00:00

This new competition for Market Place seeks talented landscape architects to help deliver a landscaping and public realm scheme in the historic city of Salisbury.

More than 550 firms register their interest in international design competition

2008-08-12T23:00:00+00:00

More than 550 companies from across the world have registered their interest in an international design competition to create inspirational public spaces in six town centres in Lancashire.

CIC-ConstructionSkills Volunteer Coaches

2008-08-10T23:00:00+00:00

CIC-ConstructionSkills are currently seeking Built Environment professionals to join its year-long Coaching Scheme programme, which raises awareness of the various career opportunities in the construction industry.

London Open House: Evening Preview Walk Invitation and Call for Helpers

2008-08-05T23:00:00+00:00

Last year Landscape Architecture featured in the London Open House Weekend for the first time. LASE volunteers led two walking tours that were completely sold out and attended mainly by members of the public eager to know more about our profession and London open spaces.

Proposed safety guidelines could lead to serious loss of trees, warns Landscape Institute President

2008-08-05T23:00:00+00:00

Proposed new guidelines could lead to people chopping down or not planting new trees, the Landscape Institute warned.

International design competition brief to be launched for six Northwest towns

2008-08-03T23:00:00+00:00

The brief for an international design competition to create inspirational public spaces in six town centres in Lancashire will be launched next week.

7 July Permanent Memorial Design Unveiled

2008-08-03T23:00:00+00:00

The final design for the permanent Memorial to the 52 victims killed in the London bombings on 7 July 2005 has been unveiled.

Landscape Institute demands Mayoral commitment to public spaces in the capital

2008-07-31T23:00:00+00:00

The Landscape Institute today called for a commitment from the Mayor of London to the design and delivery of exciting new public spaces in London.

TeamBuild 2008 - deadline for registration 15 August

2008-07-31T23:00:00+00:00

Ambitious young professionals who are under 30 have until August 15th to register a team for this year�s TeamBuild.

Open Space Strategy � Expressions of Interest

2008-07-28T23:00:00+00:00

In order to deal strategically with open space provision, Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council require an accurate understanding of the open space resource in existing communities, how well the needs of communities are being met and to identify any changes needed to improve access to quality open space.

New President for Landscape Institute

2008-07-28T23:00:00+00:00

The Landscape Institute is delighted to announce that Neil Williamson has taken up the office of President for the next two years.

The Landscape Institute and the Trees and Design Action Group

2008-07-20T23:00:00+00:00

Championing the value of large trees in the urban environment. The environmental, economic and social benefits of trees are well documented. Members of The Landscape Institute routinely work to ensure that trees form an integral part of the urban landscape and public realm. However, the valuable contribution made by large-growing trees in particular is often compromised or precluded by negative perceptions relating to maintenance, nuisance or safety and associated costs.

Chilterns Landscape Design Awards 2008

2008-07-13T23:00:00+00:00

The Chilterns Conservation Board inaugurated the Chilterns Landscape Design Award scheme last year to encourage and reward high quality design and management of special landscape features in the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It is being run again this year and the deadline for entries is September 12th 2008. The Award scheme is open to a wide variety of landscape design projects and can include landscaping of new or existing developments, creation of new features such as tree avenues or parkland and management of landscapes including fields, hedges and woods.

Love School Grounds

2008-07-10T23:00:00+00:00

The Love Scool Grounds website, which explains why school grounds matter, has recently expanded its News section and is planning a comprehensive schools ground calender and Viewpoint, a forum to encourage debate and opinion pieces.

Children's Play Information Service list of landscape architects

2008-07-07T23:00:00+00:00

The Children's Play Information Service (CPIS) is the national library on children's play, based at the National Children's Bureau.

I Want to be a landscape architect

2008-07-06T23:00:00+00:00

The Landscape Institute recently launched the careers website I Want to be a landscape architect