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Central States ASLA, Des Moines, IA (2025)

03/19/2025

Any list of accomplished, influential environmentalists and preservationists includes Bob Berkebile. Highly regarded by fellow professionals, Bob focuses on improving the quality of life in our society with the integrity and spirit of his firm’s work. In 2009, Bob received a Heinz Award from Theresa Heinz and the Heinz Family Foundation for his role in promoting green building design and for his commitment and action towards restoring social, economic and environmental vitality to America’s communities through sustainable architecture and planning. Among his contributions to his industry, Bob is the founding chairman of the American Institute of Architects’ National Committee on the Environment (AIA / COTE) and was also instrumental in the formation of the US Green Building Council and its LEED rating system.

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03/19/2025

Confluence Landscape Architecture completed AI Research and Development for over two years. The Digital Studio has established themselves as subject matter experts on AI for Pro Practice. In this presentation we will discuss Confluence’s Digital Studio, AI’s impact on professional LA practice, the challenges of AI to the LA profession, Confluence’s AI RnD, types of AI in 3D practice, AI agents, generative AI models, passive AI Integration, AI in Specific 3D Workflows, Parametric Design and AI, and Future Trends and Considerations.

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03/19/2025

This session will explore methods of applying nature-positive strategies to projects of varying scales and types, in a manner that demystifies the complexity of creating a truly regenerative project by learning from the local ecosystem, local habitat, history of place, and other key factors. This session will begin with an overview and alignment on what is meant by Biodiversity, Nature-Positive, and Regenerative Design, as well as a glimpse at current market trends, policies and ESG frameworks developing rapidly in this area. Biohabitats will present a flexible framework for nature-positive projects that guides teams through each step of the design process and through onsite monitoring of built work.

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03/16/2025

The South Loop Project is a sustainable urban park over I-670 linking adjacent communities, and a collaborative effort led by Port KC, the Downtown Council of Kansas City, and City of Kansas City. As design landscape architect, OJB is working closely with HNTB and BNIM Architects to develop an active public park that creates a new hub for activity linking downtown and the Crossroads District. In addition to the constraints imposed by a shallow freeway depression, the site traverses over 60’ of grade and connects to several key infrastructure elements essential to the City. This session will review the project’s entire life cycle, from the first preliminary concepts in 2017 to public outreach, design alternatives and the latest plans

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03/16/2025

The principles and ideas of a successful landscape design begin at the concept and master planning phases of a project. The generation of ideas and renderings get the owner(s) and user(s) excited and ready for the project to be built. But the next phase of the project can be just as challenging, but does not typically garner the same excitement as the documentation and construction phases. But success in these last phases can lead to a thriving and special project. Using over 20 years of project experience along with recent and relevant case studies, the session will inform the attendees of approaches and methods used to carry the momentum of the design phases through to the construction phase of the project. With an emphasis on documentation methods and construction administration strategies, the process to get a project built is critical to the long-term success and viability of the project.

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03/16/2025

As cultural institutions evolve, they face the challenge of balancing tradition with innovation. This session explores the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art’s approach to its expansion—honoring its rich history while embracing forward-thinking design, sustainability, and accessibility. Speakers will share insights into the planning and decision-making process, highlighting key takeaways from large-scale projects. Attendees will learn how sustainability influences development strategies and how institutions can introduce new ideas while preserving their cultural legacy.

03/16/2025

This session explores how landscape architects can inspire K-12 students by integrating design thinking, environmental stewardship, and STEM principles into school curricula. By transforming schoolyards into green learning labs, students gain hands-on experience applying STEM concepts to create functional, sustainable landscapes. From designing rain gardens to mapping out plant layouts for ecosystem services, these projects foster creativity, critical thinking, and a deeper connection to the environment offering students opportunities to design and maintain functional landscapes. Additionally, the session will provide landscape architects with tangible resources and strategies to connect with teachers and integrate landscape architecture into K-12 curricula, empowering them to inspire the next generation of problem-solvers. Case studies and interactive examples will illustrate how these interdisciplinary approaches can prepare students for careers in sustainability, engineering, and design.

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03/16/2025

“I have long defined landscape architecture as: the creative application of scientific understanding in crafting a more sustainable inhabitance of place. In this presentation the places I speak to are riverine ecosystems. River systems are self-built and capable of reaching a state of stability or quasi-equilibrium when given adequate time. Our activities of urbanization, agriculture, and extractive practices tend to interrupt the processes of achieving stability. If we can better understand how rivers seek to function and how our activities influence these processes, we might build a more resilient relationship with rivers, one that may weather coming climate change.”

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03/13/2025

In today’s digital-first world, the visuals a brand presents are often the first impression it makes on potential customers. Great photography not only captures attention but also communicates your brand’s values, tone, and identity in a way words alone cannot. Here’s why high-quality imagery is essential for your brand and how to achieve it.

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04/17/2024

Check out our fourteenth and final session (excluding the field sessions); Practicing New Naturalism: Ecological Plantings for Midwestern Places presented by Kelly D. Norris.

Explore the shifting movements towards ecologically designed and managed landscapes as an awareness of the value and benefits has started to reach across disciplines. Through this session, you will also come to understand the challenges and stewardship opportunities associated with ecological plantings in public and private spaces.

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04/17/2024

Check out our thirteenth session; Designing with Sensory Needs in Mind presented by Ingrid M. Kanics. (No, you didn’t miss anything – there is no twelfth session! Check out the previous post to see why!)

This session seeks to teach about the fastest growing disability category among children today – sensory related disabilities. Learn about the design strategies used to give these children and their families a space to play in and stay in through a number of case studies.

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