The goal of this session is twofold: to better understand how drawings are prepared so they clearly communicate the design by the time they reach the contractor, and to get the most out of visits to job sites. Strategies to provide clarity from design to construction will be explored.

In designed landscapes where function, beauty, and ecological services must coexist, plant selection becomes both art and science. In this session, go beyond generic native plant lists and learn how ecological understanding, design strategy, and horticultural craft work together to create high-performing landscapes. Get valuable new insights on how to compose planting designs that deliver both visual beauty and ecological impact and engage the public.

From rebuilding post-Katrina New Orleans to guiding the largest infrastructure investment in a generation, Mitch Landrieu knows what it takes to lead through crisis and transformation. In this powerful keynote, Landrieu challenges landscape architects to step into a bigger, more public role—at the center of shaping more equitable and climate-ready communities.

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.