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Vectorworks: The Golden Thread – How to set up your work with the end result in mind Available on LI Campus

Katarina Ollikainen, Landscape Industry Specialist, Vectorworks UK

We always come back to workflows. It doesn’t matter how many cool tools and tricks you have if you can’t put them together in a good workflow. This is where the magic happens, and things suddenly make sense. I’m not talking about a cookie-cutter approach where you precisely follow every step of a recipe, but more of a way to look at the desired outcome and create a map to get there.

The last webinar in our series will tie together the pieces we looked at previously – BIM, GIS and 3D modelling – and how to make the most of the amazing resources available. We will follow a small project from start to IFC export and focus on how to make it flow – how to set it up for what you need to produce further down the line.

However, we want to do this with a very specific angle in mind. Today, ecology is sorely under-represented in BIM and this must change. It has to be part of the design process from the start, not an afterthought towards the end of a project. We’ll look at what Landmark can do to further this, especially with the power of GIS.

It’s quite interesting when you start looking at GIS – it’s not so much a new tool but more a new background to work from, and it’s the link between the real world and our model. With the ability to combine to OS mapping coordinated (Northing and Easting coordinates) with GIS (Latitude and Longitude), you have a system that works for both worlds. A few places where GIS plays a (background) role:

• Your BIM project needs to be placed correctly in the world to enable collaboration – GIS will take care of this.

• A tree survey is recorded on site and then fed into Landmark to create individual 2D and 3D trees, each and every one in its right place – GIS again.

• Enormous amounts of data are available in the form of Shapefiles, ready for you to pull into your project, and with GIS they’ll literally fall into place without

Courtesy of Pacific Coast Land Design, Inc. complaint.

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• Your photos for verified views/LVIA have the camera coordinates registered – you then use GIS to precisely place a render camera inside Landmark to create views.

Prior to June 2019, Katarina worked as Senior Designer for Ann-Marie Powell Studio for five years. During this time, she had the opportunity to develop the studio’s workflow and to introduce new ways of working with, and sharing, data in the design process. Her interest in systematic approaches to problems and workflows stems from an earlier life where she developed and wrote manuals for parachute equipment. Katarina is now the Landscape Industry Specialist at Vectorworks UK and in this role, on top of playing Vectorworks (she has been instrumental in product planning for Vectorworks Landmark), she’s involved in the continuous work on BIM implementation. The main focus is on collaboration and workflows – how can we exchange information in the most effective way with all parties involved, and how can we use all this when we communicate with clients? It’s all about people.

www.vectorworks.net https://campus.landscapeinstitute.org/

Vestre: Materials Matter: A guide to specifying for more sustainable outcomes Available on LI Campus

Romy Rawlings, UK Commercial Director, Vestre

With over 40% of global carbon emissions being emitted by the construction industry, we all have a part to play in minimising the impact of the materials we specify for our projects. For instance, cement is the source of around 8% of the world’s CO 2 emissions; steel is responsible for approximately 7%. If these industries were countries, they would closely follow the USA and China in terms of their damaging global impact.

Those who specify hard landscape materials need to have a technical understanding of the impact of their specifications upon embodied carbon, whole life CO 2 emissions, resource use, ethical procurement, and other related aspects – all of which are important factors to consider when considering any potential product or material for a project. Lifecycle analysis – cradle to cradle – is vital to ensure a truly sustainable approach where all manufacturing impacts are assessed and fully considered. It’s important to ensure a holistic focus on every aspect of specification, since an imbalanced approach – for instance, a fixation only on embodied CO 2 or recycled materials – can lead to damaging impacts in other, related, areas. This balanced approach is supported by a product Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) or Environmental Product Declaration (EPD), as certified by bodies such as the Nordic Swan Ecolabel (http://www.nordic-ecolabel.org/).

Vestre’s product demonstration session comprises a consideration of the key materials used in the production of our outdoor furniture, along with a review of physical samples including steel, aluminium, weathered steel, timber, powder coating etc. Detailed technical specification information on each is discussed, with an emphasis on the importance of understanding both CO 2 and the broader EPD. Information about common manufacturing methods (including welding and hot dip galvanising) is also discussed, since these processes have environmental impacts that should be considered. Simple and efficient recyclability at end of life is also an important consideration.

Finally, to support truly sustainable specification, a focus is needed on management or maintenance that will ensure a minimal impact through a whole life approach. Since some 70-80% of carbon emissions result from the operational phase of a project, an understanding of the importance of both embodied and in-use carbon is required: a focus only on embodied carbon alone can give a misleading result. Longevity, durability and minimal maintenance are key to minimising both the initial impact of any product and ongoing resource use.

Since the Landscape Institute declared a Climate and Biodiversity Emergency, it’s clear that many specifiers feel they’re lacking the detailed information they need to make informed choices around product specification. This demonstration will enable a more complete understanding of the questions to ask of suppliers of street furniture in particular, but the principles apply to any product. It’s time to demand more from the landscape supply chain if we’re to really make an impact on the current climate crisis. Get some tips about where to start from a company that has operated carbon-neutral production for ten years.

Romy Rawlings is a Chartered Landscape Architect and UK Commercial Director for Vestre, a Norwegian designer and manufacturer of street furniture. Romy’s 25-year career has been based in the landscape sector, and she is passionate about the impact of good design upon those using outdoor space, believing that landscape architects are well placed to counter many of today’s global issues. Romy is a former trustee of the Landscape Institute and chair of the LI Diversity and Inclusion working group.

https://vestre.com

https://campus.landscapeinstitute.org/

Jupiter Play: The Active Landscape 6 April 2021, 11am Bespoke Playscapes 21 April 2021, 11am

Kristina Causer, Head of Sales and Marketing, Jupiter Play

The notion of play often brings about real feelings of nostalgia and memories, linking us to places, people and better days. Play is a complex arena that straddles creative art, philosophy, science, psychology, and so much more.

This is a true test for anyone working in the world of play, where clients have a wide range of requirements: to engage children to be more active; to create a community hub; to design something beautiful; to provide a space without maintenance; to create an inclusive space; and to design out antisocial behaviour. The work of a playground designer and landscape architect is to answer social challenges while making it beautiful and cost effective – and that really is a challenge!

At Jupiter Play, we have our own Innovation Hub of design and research, working with industry leaders, universities and creators to answer the challenges of the modern-day built environment to create a better place for the people living within it. During the first lockdown, we all identified with the need to nurture our health and wellbeing, and our greenspaces became a crucial part of that solution. The daily walks, bike rides and runs were a staple part of the daily routine. But what about those community members that do not, or cannot, engage in sport or physical activity?

Jupiter Play has been working together with Coventry University’s department of sport and exercise science to understand more about activity levels, particularly throughout childhood. It may be of no surprise, but the UK faces the stark reality that children are not reaching the activity levels they should be or mastering their core physical skills. This has a long-term impact on whether children will continue to lead an active lifestyle. The science behind this relates to a model called Fundamental Movement Skills (FMS) which is associated with physical literacy and is often referred to by Sport England.

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In our upcoming webinar, we explore the science of FMS and how we can design our landscapes to work harder to encourage more confidence and competence to engage in physical activity, even in spaces where there is little green space. We also explore the world of bespoke design, where we engage with some of our leading design experts of product design in play environments. Capturing the imagination of community members of all ages to become more playful and engaged in their public realm is more vital than ever.

Kristina has been creating playful environments for over 16 years, working in partnership with Local Authorities and Landscape architects across the UK and for a while in Sweden too! Passionate about the right for all children to play, Kristina was one of the founding authors of the PiPA (Plan Inclusive Play Areas) toolkit; a publication to help guide better inclusive design, now widely used in the procurement process in the UK. Kristina now leads the Innovation Hub of research and creative development within Jupiter Play, tackling key issues such as sustainability in the supply chain as well as championing the Sustainable Shoots programme at Jupiter Play.

https://jupiterplay.co.uk/

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https://li-webinar-the-active-landscape.eventbrite.co.uk

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Hardscape: Green Infrastructure Exposed 11 April 2021, 11am

Mathew Haslam, Managing Director, Hardscape

The overwhelming public interest in environmentally conscious and sustainable solutions for materials we use each day has led designers and engineers to begin working on material that provides additional protection for the environment.

From traditional permeable block solutions to the very latest innovative product selection for a sustainable landscaped environment, why not let Hardscape guide you through this specification conundrum? Hear first-hand with example projects and onsite discussions on why, what and how these products were chosen to satisfy the demands of water drainage on hard surfaces for public realm placemaking. You will be educated in all the aspects of permeable solutions by our very own team, whilst also learning from invited landscape architect guests who have specified some of the products they personally chose for their own schemes.

In the Green Paving Exposed webinar, Hardscape will discuss some of the benefits associated with the use of green paving solutions which are durable, environmentally-friendly, and which reduce the likelihood of erosion and contamination challenges associated with typical runoff with standard paved areas.

Mathew is a 1980s geology graduate who formed Hardscape Products Ltd in 1994. Mathew’s desire has always been to encourage the use of raw geological resources, whether in an organic state, or shaped by multiple production techniques to realise aesthetic demands and functions. He is a passionate advocate of creative design, especially in the landscape design sector. Mathew puts maximum energy into educating and informing others externally, whether a student at an early stage of understanding paving specification or professionals wanting to know more about hard landscaping material choice.

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https://li-webinar-green-infrastructure.eventbrite.co.uk

https://hardscape.co.uk/

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GreenBlue Urban: Planning for long term urban resilience 27 April 2021, 11am

Howard Gray, PR & Specification Consultant

Looking beyond COVID-19, it is critical that we consider possible longerterm effects on our urban environment; this should include the decline of our natural capital and, of course, the impact of climate change.

The Government’s pledge to increase green space and tree planting has certainly been welcomed across the industry, and following the recent response to the “Building Better, Building Beautiful” commission report, changes to the National Planning Policy Framework are to place greater emphasis on beauty and placemaking. This includes publishing a draft national design code that provides a checklist of design principles to consider for new developments, one of which is that all new streets are to be lined with trees.

GreenBlue are of course delighted to see the MHCLG’s commitment to good quality design, and believe the anticipated innovative green infrastructure will no doubt be a much-needed boost towards the recovery of our towns and cities. However, our concerns remain regarding the practicality of implementing these proposals without a change in the hurdles that are erected by some of the engineering stakeholders – such as highway authorities and utility providers.

The many initiatives supporting our sector include The High Streets Task Force (as supported by the LI), which is an invaluable asset for planners and specifiers: we are very excited to see how those towns and cities who have been nominated for additional funds will develop and detail their proposals.

With previous webinar success discussing “our landscape below ground” and “MicroSuDS – saving you time and money”, our next offering will look into planning and collaboration, touching on;

• Resilience planning – must be led by key stakeholders and decision-makers

• Shared learning – a useful approach to resilience planning

• Climate strategy – it’s not just a tree!

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We will look at planning and design tools currently available and whether there are adequate resources to accommodate better outcomes. There are opportunities to rethink our urban space, creating inclusive design and innovative solutions as our towns and cities adapt post-pandemic, to return to some form of normality.

GreenBlue Urban is the global leading solutions provider in assisting trees in their battle to establish in urban spaces.

With more than 40 years’ experience in the landscaping industry, GreenBlue provide exceptional expertise in planning, design and the installation of trees in the hard landscape.

Howard is an enthusiast for successful urban trees. He has been planting trees in urban areas for over 40 years and is passionate about making sure that every tree has the same opportunity of realising its species potential. Understanding the many conflicts, both financial and engineering, with planting in our congested towns and cities, he can work with designers and contractors to achieve the best result. Having worked on a number of SuDS schemes across Europe, with both local authorities and developers, he is uniquely positioned to present the vision – enabling sustainable cities through the use of green and blue infrastructure.

https://greenblue.com/https://campus.landscapeinstitute.org/

Marshalls: SUDS: Design and Myth-Busting 5 May 2021, 11am

Chris Griffiths, Design & Engineering Marketing Manager, Marshalls

This session has been developed over the past ten years by Chris Griffiths, Marshalls’ SuDS expert. The presentation aims to explain basic Sustainable Drainage principles and understand their position within a wider water management hierarchy, from Natural Flood Management techniques right through to heavily engineered underground storage systems. We will explore changes and improvements in SuDS guidance and legislation, and discuss what this means for both new developments and retrofit schemes in the UK.

There will be a detailed guide to the specification of Concrete Block Permeable Paving (CBPP), as well as a walkthrough of how to design robust and long-lasting CBPP systems, which balance structural and hydraulic requirements. The opportunity to save time, cost and carbon by designing outside of the British Standards will also be explored during this session.

The final section explores some of the most persistent myths which surround SuDS and permeable paving, including the most common excuses we hear from developers who are confused about the specification, design, installation or maintenance of these cost-effective and time-proven systems. We will present designers with the information and evidence they need to overcome these objections, allowing them to confidently design quality sustainable drainage systems into their projects.

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Chris Griffiths is Marshalls’ Design & Engineering Marketing Manager. He has worked for Marshalls since 2011. He is primarily responsible for raising the profile of Marshalls’ Design and Engineering services through online content and CPD.

https://www.marshalls.co.uk/https://campus.landscapeinstitute.org/

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