Often I receive emails or messages berating or questioning my editorial integrity about controversial projects or topics. The narrative of the email or message is something along the line of why aren’t you criticising “insert project name or person” or why aren’t you writing an editorial about “insert topic”? I don’t feel compelled to write […]
Why tribalism is going to adversely impact Climate Change?
Over the past decade, there has been an increase in “tribalism” and the need for people to be on a “side” or view about every topic. In the past, tribalism occurred in small groups within communities and cities, whether it was related to sports teams, politics, lifestyles and other interest groups. The internet age has […]
Setting goals for 2023
At the end of each year, I look to set goals for the next year. I believe that setting realistic goals and not resolutions is the best way to make a change. It also allows you to set goals that can include incremental change. Resolutions can often be too cut and dry and often too […]
Landscape Architecture Trends for 2022
Over the past few years, I have published predictions about landscape architecture trends for the coming year. I have provided a detailed review of my 2021 predictions in my review (link). I have not covered all the landscape architecture ideas and trends for 2022 in the following piece as I have focused on the crucial […]
Improving the Landscape Architecture industry through better practices
Landscape architects learn standard processes and approaches taught at universities and institutions and is the level of design expected by clients and the other designers. These processes are the minimum for a landscape designer to meet the expected industry standard. Of course, expectations differ depending on the place, country, and industry maturity in the project […]