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The Long Road to an Eco-Corridor

By Staff Writer | Published: November 17, 2017

Written by: Katerin Luquetta, BFA Student at AAU School of Landscape Architecture The conservation of biodiversity is now a movement around the world, and even though it still passes unnoticed in some places in the world, it is Colombia, Brazil and Venezuela who wanted to act upon preservation. As temperatures rise faster than species take to adapt […]

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AAU Landscape Architecture Fall 2017 Speaker Series Presents: Marcel Wilson, Principal/Design Director, Bionic Landscape

By Staff Writer | Published: November 8, 2017

AAU School of Landscape Architecture is honored to host Marcel Wilson, PLA at our Speaker Series event at 6pm PT on November 9th, 2017. LIVE STREAM LINK HERE! As Founder and Design Director at Bionic Landscape, Marcel has led and designed works of all scale in Asia, Europe, and here in the United States. Marcel obtained […]

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Landscape Architecture FA17 Online Town Hall Meeting: Nov. 7th at 2:30pm

By Staff Writer | Published: November 6, 2017

Collaborate with your classmates and administration to improve your experience at Academy of Art University. TOMORROW: Tuesday, November 7th @ 2:30pm Pacific Time To participate, register here: https://live4.academyart.edu/landirthfa17/event/registration.html Can’t attend? You can request a recording here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MRBQFVM If you have any issues accessing the online meeting room, please contact the Online Help Desk: Email: online@academyart.edu Phone: 415.618.3545 or […]

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El Precio de Biofilia

By Staff Writer | Published: November 3, 2017

Escrito por Káterin Luquetta Estudiante en la AAU Escuela de Arquitectura del Paisaje Después de la lectura anoche de Nahal Sohbati, presentando su proyecto ganador, Ridge Lane (estudiante de arquitectura de paisaje), el hipótesis de biofilia se presentó: Biofilia: “… el sentido de conexión que tienen humanos con la naturaleza de carácter innato…”. Ya que […]

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Seasonal Landscape Volunteer Opportunity

By Staff Writer | Published: November 1, 2017

To be successful in this field, Landscape Architecture requires connecting to your community. How are you connected?     Landscape Architecture Instructor, Julie Trachtenberg, started a local garden in Richmond, CA in honor of a loved one. If you or anyone you know is interested in participating at this event this Saturday, November 11, 2017, […]

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AAU Landscape Architecture Fall 2017 Speaker Series Presents: Kevin Conger, Founding Partner at CMG

By Staff Writer | Published: October 25, 2017

Click HERE to livestream the event on your computer or phone! Experienced in domestic and international design of all scales, this California licensed Landscape Architect is a founding partner of CMG Landscape Architecture. Kevin Conger graduated from the Rhode Island School of Design and has since been part of many noticeable projects in the city […]

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From Concept to Design: An Interview with MFA Student, Ritta

By Staff Writer | Published: October 19, 2017

Ritta Lei Zichun has been in San Francisco now for 3 years, pursuing her dream of becoming a Landscape Architect.  After just 30 minutes with Ritta, I learned that she is eager, clear about her goals, and incredibly kind-hearted. She inspired me in the way she paused to answer questions honestly and how she leaned forward to […]

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The Art of Places (Midterm Inspiration!)

By Staff Writer | Published: October 16, 2017

Welcome to Midterms! Balancing homework, studying, sleeping, and eating as a student at The Academy does not only include coffee, books, and Microsoft Word. Art is not born from Red Bull, flash cards, and 6 hours of free time. AAU midterm projects must be inspired and revolutionized, balancing color, space, concept, medium, legibility. To quote […]

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Is Landscape Architecture “Activism”?

By Staff Writer | Published: October 12, 2017

Planning, in any event or art piece, requires multidimensional thinking. Landscape architecture allows the platform for professionals to widen the lens on a location, marrying the environment to the solution of all problems, while transporting into the future of design and materials. Solving problems becomes an opportunity to make advancements in science and to create […]

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AAU Landscape Architecture Fall 2017 Speaker Series Presents: Sergio Lima

By Staff Writer | Published: October 9, 2017

This Thursday, October 12th, 2017 from 6pm to 7:15pm, visit the AAU School of Landscape Architecture to witness Senior Associate at SWA, Sergio Lima, present his current projects in the field. Subjects will include the design of both: the EXPO 2020 DUBAI Al Wasl Plaza and the landscape of Burj Khalifa. Both of these designs […]

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