On sites dominated by infrastructure and impervious surfaces, landscape architects are expected to create successfully integrated, ecologically rich environments. Through a diverse selection of projects, this session will discuss how practitioners can design, implement, and advocate for resilient landscapes in spaces where ecology is feared, considered as an afterthought, or ignored altogether.

A free webinar series for ASLA members hosted by ASLA CEO Torey Carter-Conneen, Hon. ASLA.

Property insurers have been cautious about updating rates to account for nature-based solutions designed to reduce flood risks. They cite data and research gaps and argue more evidence is needed on how these solutions perform in comparison with grey or hybrid solutions. Learn how the Environmental Defense Fund, City of Boston, and Stone Living Lab are in the process of making the case for nature-based solutions. Their argument: these solutions result in lower risks and greater benefits for communities. Their work can change how insurers factor in these solutions when calculating new rates.

Although biodiversity has become the latest buzzword in landscape architecture, supporting biodiversity through design can still feel like a daunting task. Join us to learn about the importance of referring to local, native “proxy” habitats through design–the reference ecosystem design approach. This is the first in a three-part series on how to incorporate design for biodiversity into your everyday workflow.

Hear from Canadian landscape architects working in local and regional government on how to overcome national obstacles and advance biodiversity and climate goals. Learn about Nunavut’s Climate Adaptation Plan, Vancouver’s Blue Green systems, and Toronto’s performance requirements for low carbon, resilient, and biodiverse development – which have all been led by landscape architects. Discover new ways to move forward policy and action in an equitable way at the local and regional levels.

The landscape architecture community has made major strides in communicating the economic benefits of nature-based solutions and landscape architecture. Last year, ASLA published a series of economic research briefs that synthesized existing research on economic benefits. The research also explored the economic benefits found in the Landscape Architecture Foundation (LAF)’s Landscape Performance Series Case Study Briefs. Learn how to leverage economic frameworks to make the case for your project.

The materials and products landscape architects specify significantly impact a project’s global warming potential, biodiversity, and air and water quality. This webinar will show you how to interpret environmental product declarations (EDPs) and how EPDs relate to other types of environmental product data. With the right data, product specifiers can assess a product's environmental impacts, make informed decisions, and align with ASLA Climate Action Plan goals.

Attendees will explore key considerations, real-world applications, and essential resources to integrate carbon budgeting into their design process. The session will also include recommendations for material specification using the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) 2014 framework, highlighting ways to reduce impacts from project materials’ embodied carbon, transportation, and installation.

Join us to discover how thoughtful design choices at every phase can contribute to a more resilient and regenerative world.

Carbon credits are a significant untapped opportunity for landscape architects and the communities they serve. Discover how to participate in high-integrity carbon markets and make a positive climate contribution while continuing to lower your greenhouse gas emissions.

Join climate action leaders for a 9-part webinar series to share collaborative research and knowledge to advance the goals of decarbonization and biodiversity protection.