November 29, 2010
Landscape Designer Conference 2011
| Making Creative Connections Landscape Designer Conference Monday, January 10, 2011 Doubletree by Hilton Toronto Airport, International Ballroom Hosted by the Landscape Designers Sector Group of Landscape Ontario
Don't miss this full-day landscape design seminar; lunch and reception are included.
Ticket prices up to Dec. 22 are $135 for LO members |
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| Program | |
| 8:00 a.m. | Registration Opens, International Ballroom Foyer |
| 8:45 - 9:00 a.m. | Opening Remarks, Tony Lombardi CLD CLP |
| 9:00 - 10:15 a.m. | The Impact of Influential Landscape Architects
and Designers on our Landscape Today The work of landscape architect, Thomas Church, and landscape designer, F.L. Olmstead, illuminates much of what we do today. Garden design has a distinguished past that can provide clues for today. Ron Koudys, BLA, MEd, OALA , CSLA, ASLA, RLI (MI), CLD, Ron Koudys Landscape Architects, London |
| 10:15 - 10:30 | Coffee Break |
| 10:30-12 noon | Choose from two options: 'A' Best Practices for Landscape Construction Methods
Today's contractors and designers are inundated with so many products and client requests. There are numerous ways to construct our projects. What are some the common mistakes or trends used today? Are there solutions for these? We will explore several aspects of the construction and design components, both good and bad, to see how your practices compare.
Jeff McMann NPD, ISA, CLT, Town of Markham OR 'B' Cultural Heritage Landscapes The variety of different types of cultural landscapes and their challenges for design will be illustrated using case studies from a number of sites across Ontario. The current planning policies, standards and legislative framework that guide work on historic properties will be discussed. Wendy Shearer OALA, CSLA, ASLA, CAHP, Wendy Shearer Landscape Architect, a division of MHBC Planning, Kitchener |
| 12 noon - 1:00 p.m. | Lunch (included with registration) |
| 1:00- 2:30 p.m. | Business Plans This interactive seminar will show you the most important steps in preparing a business plan for your company. Drawing on expertise in design and construction this session will explore the most effective strategies to develop short and long term goals; focus on the strategies to achieve those goals, exploring cost considerations and time management; and creating a balance between work and home.
Rosalind Reed, APLD, Rosalind Reed Associates, Chicago |
| 2:30 - 2:45 p.m. | Coffee break |
| 2:45- 3:45 p.m. | Choose from two options: 'A' Creating a Healthy and Successful Workplace There is a difference between effective and efficient office management. Learn how to incorporate the outdoors into an indoor setting, which can bring a company philosophy to life while creating the harmony and balance that produces productivity. Dave will also divulge his own successes and failures that have helped build strong business strategies.
Dave Maciulis CLD, Natural Landscape Inc., Dundas OR 'B' Creative Solutions for Small Spaces Designing small spaces can test the most experienced of designers. Join Beth as she poses some creative solutions to common small space challenges. Beth Edney CLD, Designs by the Yard Inc., Toronto |
| 3:45 - 4:45 p.m. | Architectural Garden Plants for Every Season
Join Paul as he shares his passion to explore and highlight choice plant material to add form, function and seasons of interest to gardens of all sizes.
Paul Zammit, Toronto Botanical Garden, Toronto |
| 4:45 - 5:00 p.m. | Conference Wrap-up
Jodie Munshaw CLD and Chris Mace |
| 5:00 p.m. | Networking reception |
| Special thanks to our sponsors:
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| For more information, contact Rachel Cerelli | |