From Idea to Site - talk and book launch
We'd like to invite you to an event to mark the launch of a new book, published by RIBA Books and written by our chair Claire Thirlwall.
This informal event will include short presentations looking at topics from the book. Claire will also discuss other aspects of the book and its creation, and there will be time for questions, networking and drinks
This event is free to attend.
Speakers
Claire Thirlwall - Chartered Landscape Architect at Thirlwall Associates and Chair of Constructing Excellence Berkshire - Claire will introduce the book and the background to publication, including some of the issues covered.
Richard Webb - Urban Designer & Landscape Architect at Barton Wilmore and past Chair of Constructing Excellence Berkshire - Richard will discuss how we can value open spaces, including the use of Barton Wilmore's new online tool for investors and managers of urban green infrastructure
Howard Wood - Sustainable Landscape Management Consultant and director of Landscape and Environmental Services Ltd - Howard will talk about his work as a specialist in Sustainable Landscape Management. His pioneering projects includes work with the City of Lyon parks department (a case study in the book) and research into carbon sequestration in grass varieties.
Timings
6.00pm - Arrivals and drinks
6.30pm - Welcome and Presentations
7.30pm - Networking
8.00pm - Finish
About the Book
From Idea to Site is the first landscape architecture book published by RIBA Books and explores how to improve the working practices of landscape architects and therefore the quality of the design and management of our external environment.
Based around the life of a project, this book puts innovation and technology at the forefront: looking at how they are changing the profession, and how these innovations might be used in the professional arena. The book also shows how landscape architecture can add to the quality and sustainability of varying construction projects, and how to make the best use of a landscape architect's skills.
Including in-depth illustrated case studies from UK and international landscape schemes, the book looks at the often challenging process of getting projects to completion - `from idea to site'.
Our Hosts
Thank you to Clarkslegal for kindly hosting our event.
