Workshops

WS-001 Workshop: The LARE Experience: What to Expect and How to Prepare

Friday, October 19 
8:00 am – 12:00 noon
Room 105-B

Looking to start taking the LARE? This workshop provides information on the LARE content and format for Sections 1, 2, and 3 and explores study strategies. It features a panel discussion with practitioners who have recently passed the exam and will share the secrets to their success.

$50 per person by 6/29; $75 by 9/14; $100 after 9/14

Speakers:

Gail Ferry, ASLA, Lionheart Places LLC 
Stephen Feccia, ASLA, Kimley-Horn and Associates
Madeline Steigerwald, ASLA, Dix.Hite + Partners
Tony Kostreski, ASLA, Vectorworks, Inc.

Learning Objectives:

1. Understand the path to licensure, including LARE content and format.
2. Gain insight into successful strategies for preparing to take the LARE.
3. Learn best practices and pitfalls from those who have recently taken the exam.
4. Be prepared to study for the exam.

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WS-002 Technical Workshop: Preparing for Landscape Architect Registration Exam Section 4

Friday, October 19 
1:30  – 5:30 pm
Room 105-B

This workshop will cover the LARE Section 4 specifications, including a primer on grading techniques, one of the most challenging parts of the exam. This session debunks myths, clarifies expectations, and demonstrates how to develop a clear and effective process for taking Section 4 of the exam.

$100 per person by 6/29; $125 by 9/14; $150 after 9/14

Speakers:

Thomas Nieman, FASLA, University of Kentucky
Angela Woodward, ASLA, ima design group
Emily O'Mahoney, FALSA, 2GHO

Learning Objectives:

1. Understand the knowledge tested in Section 4 and its format.
2. Learn basic grading and drainage techniques.
3. Gain insight into how to avoid common mistakes.
4. Gain experience with various exam problem types.

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WS-003 LAAB Accreditation Workshop

Friday, October 19 
8:30 am - 11:30 am
Room 104-B

This workshop, intended to assist with the Landscape Architectural Accreditation Board (LAAB) accreditation process, is aimed at academic programs interested in LAAB accreditation or preparing for an upcoming accreditation review. Former LAAB board members will provide an overview of the accreditation process timeline and outcomes after a program review is complete.

$50 per person by 6/29; $75 by 9/14; $100 after 9/14

Speakers:

Stephanie Rolley, FASLA, AICP, Kansas State University
Rodney Swink, FASLA, PlaceEconomics
Kristopher Pritchard, American Society of Landscape Architects

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WS-004: Digital Methods: Water + Dynamic Natural Systems of the Delaware Riverfront

Friday, October 19 
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Room 104-A
6.5 PDH, LA CES/HSW, FL

The workshop will introduce an array of digital tools from generative modeling, watershed mapping, 3D scanning, and live construction documentation. Participants will be introduced to these tools as they develop representations and generative models of issues within the Delaware River watershed and construction of engineered and natural systems worldwide. 

Participants will be required to have the latest versions of Rhinoceros 3D, Grasshopper, Autodesk ReCAP Pro, and ESRI ArcGIS Pro installed on their laptops (Windows).

$125 per person by 6/29; $150 by 9/14; $175 after 9/14

Speakers:

Bradley Cantrell, ASLA, University of Virginia School of Architecture
Adam Mekies, ASLA, Design Workshop
Xun Liu, Stoss
John Wray, HOK

Learning Objectives:

1. Gain insight into methods of mapping and analysis at the scale of the watershed.
2. Learn about contemporary approaches to watershed and flow simulation.
3. Understand how associative modeling software can be used to generate landscape form and typologies.
4. Develop an understanding of 3D modeling for construction documentation and implementation purposes.
5. Explore analysis tools developed through visual programming scripts in associate modeling software.

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WS-005: Navigating SITES® v2 Certification and Preparing for the SITES® AP Exam

Friday, October 19 
1:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Room 106-A
3.5 PDH, LA CES/HSW, FL

You are familiar with the framework of the SITES® Rating System, and now you’re ready to take a closer look at the requirements and submittal process. Take the next step and work through a scorecard, the predesign site assessment, and submittal documentation process using certified project examples. 

$150 per person by 6/29; $200 by 9/14; $250 after 9/14

Speakers:

Lisa Cowan, ASLA, SITES AP, Studioverde
Danielle Pieranuzzi, LEED AP, SITES AP, Green Business Certification Inc
Adam Supplee, ASLA, Alta Planning + Design
Liam Cleary, Assoc. ASLA, Alta Planning + Design

 

Learning Objectives:

1. Describe the SITES® v2 Rating System, in terms of the framework, sections, prerequisites, credits, and certification process.
2. Identify successes and best practices for conducting a predesign site assessment, navigating the submittal process, and achieving credits.
3. Develop strategies for engaging clients about SITES early on in the design discussion.
4. Use guidance provided to successfully study for and pass the SITES® AP exam.

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WS-006: Building the Business Case for Diversity and Inclusion

Friday, October 19 
1:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Room 104-B
3.5 PDH, LA CES/HSW

Examine the impact of embracing strategies to promote the case for diversity, equity, and inclusion through a two-hour facilitated experiential and interactive workshop. Afterwards, engage directly with a panel of firm leaders who have begun building the foundation to prioritize diversity efforts in the workplace. Emphasis will be placed on what hiring principles can do to promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

$150 per person by 6/29; $200 by 9/14; $250 after 9/14

Speakers:

Myla Deloatch, Business Training Works
Mark Rios, FASLA, Rios Clementi Hale Studios
Tom Mroz, ASLA, SmithGroupJJR
Michael Grove, ASLA, Sasaki

Learning Objectives:

1. Discover how diversity goes beyond race, gender, age, and other observable differences.
2. Understand how implicit bias and group think prohibits change/inclusivity.
3. Learn how to build the business case for inclusion and diversity.
4. Gain insight into successful case studies in professional settings.
5. Identify tools, resources, and strategies to establish a successful model to prioritize diversity in professional practice environments.