Climate Positive Design

Hope you can join this session on Wednesday! I’ll be sharing some of the new Pathfinder 3.0 features, project examples, along with tips and tricks to #ClimatePositiveDesign

This weekend was a gift in every way. ? Eight schools. Eleven professors. One incredible community—a beacon of hope in challenging times. No matter where we come from, we all share the same fundamental desire: a safe and thriving place for our friends, families, and loved ones to live. Envision Resilience?transcends differences—bridging backgrounds, locations, and perspectives to unite us around this common goal. A heartfelt thank you to the 150 students whose dedication, creativity, and vision continue to inspire. And to my team, past and present, who braved the snow and cold to attend the open house, community conversation, and site visit in Portland, Maine—you warm our hearts with your commitment. ?? #EnvisionResilience #Community #Gratitude Harvard University Graduate School of Design, University of Maine at Augusta, Cornell University, University at Buffalo, University of Virginia Yale University, University of Michigan, University of Toronto

Here’s a sneak peek of tonight’s Envision Resilience exhibit in Portland, Maine! Check out the full Harvard University Graduate School of Design report here: https://lnkd.in/eiqasF9r And for more details about the studio: https://lnkd.in/e5e3eQdR?

A resilient future waterfront for Portland, Maine ... envisioned! The Harvard University Graduate School of Design studio was honored to be part of the Envision Resilience Challenge this year. The students gave their final presentations last week and are grateful for our guest critics and their feedback: “We were blown away by the development of design concepts for the waterfront and wharves. The toolkit with near term, mid term and long term approaches of protect, integrate and embrace is really such an incredible tool for the community. The long-term thinking in particular was innovative and bold. Kudos to the students for taking on such challenging topics with a courageous?approach?and for delivering such visually compelling graphics. We know that community engagement was a curiosity and a priority for your students, and that was clear throughout?that presentation?of the work.” “The work your students produced is amazing! Very impressive, and they should be proud of all their hard work. Congratulations to you all!” ?????? Stay tuned for a community Open House display in Portland on February 7th and for a document of the full outcomes ...

"We can design to remove carbon; protect our communities from flooding, heat, and drought; and provide habitat. These strategies are at the core of what landscape architects do" — Pamela Conrad, ASLA, PLA, Founder, Climate Positive Design Landscape architects use climate and nature positive design to create a more sustainable and equitable future for us all. Pamela Conrad, ASLA, offers the way forward with Climate Positive Design and its Pathfinder tool. Learn more at asla.org/positive And on Monday, return for a compilation of the 10 videos in this series, ready to share with your network. #LandscapeArchitecture #ClimateAction #NaturePositive

We are thrilled to invite you to the final seminar of #NBSouth at Polimi, where we will share the results of this remarkable project! This seminar will highlight the lessons learned and feature discussion with experts on the role of Nature-Based Solutions in fostering sustainable and resilient urban development, both in the Global North and South. ?? Date: December 3rd, 9:30 - 17:00 ?? Location: Piazza Leonardo da Vinci 32 (Politecnico di Milano) – Building 5 – Aula Castigliano ?? The seminar will also be streamed online: https://tinyurl.com/nbs312 The day will be packed with inspiring sessions, featuring a program that combines both morning and afternoon talks. Check out the attached poster for all the details and don’t forget to mark your calendars! Anna Giulia Castaldo, Dr., Fabiano Lemes de Oliveira, Masoumeh Mirsafa, Silvia Ronchi, Andrea Arcidiacono, Israa H. Mahmoud, Erich Wolff, Pamela Conrad, Massimo Tadi, Monica Riva, Margherita Gori Nocentini, Andrea Benedini

As we look to the future, the importance of sustainable design and construction has never been clearer. With?75% of the infrastructure needed for 2050 still unbuilt, our decisions today will shape our planet for future generations. That’s why, in the latest edition of the?Vestre Journal, we’re sharing everything we know about?materials, maintenance, and certifications?to help you make informed and sustainable choices. This edition is a true collaboration. We’re thrilled to feature insights from the brilliant?Pamela Conrad, who shares her expertise on?reducing project emissions effectively—a critical step in designing for a better future. At Vestre, we’re proud of our strong partnerships with innovators like?Kebony,?SSAB, and?Norsk Hydro, to mention a few, and the fact that over?500 of our products are certified with the Nordic Swan Ecolabel (Milj?merking Norge - Svanemerket). These collaborations and certifications represent our ongoing commitment to sustainability and excellence. A huge shoutout to the amazing?Vestre team?for bringing this edition to life! We hope this special edition on materials sparks meaningful conversations and empowers you to make sustainable choices. Read more in your preferred language: https://lnkd.in/gKgpsu8J

We are pleased to see that ‘WORKS with Nature: Low Carbon Adaptation Techniques for a Changing World’ has now launched, providing a detailed list of the different techniques deployed around the world, across various environments to combat climate change. The United Nations National Adaptation Planning team and Kotchakorn Voraakhom worked on this over the past year with support from Climate Positive Design, the American Society of Landscape Architects, the International Federation of Landscape Architects (IFLA), Vestre and Landscape Forms. IFLA President Dr Bruno Marques shares: ‘As landscape architects, we are uniquely positioned to lead the charge towards a regenerative future. “WORKS with Nature” is a testament to the power of nature-based solutions, reminding us that by working with, not against, nature, we can heal our planet and build thriving communities for all. This collaborative effort embodies the spirit of IFLA, showcasing the incredible impact we can have when we combine our global expertise. Let “WORKS with Nature” be our guide as we continue to design resilient, biodiverse, and beautiful landscapes for generations to come. This guide showcases the transformative power of landscape architecture globally.’ Read now >> https://buff.ly/3V2aPnI #Adaptation #Mitigation #Climatechange #cop29 #landscape

Yesterday at COP29, thanks to our wonderful Pamela Conrad, we discussed the importance of aligning NAPs (National Adaptation Plans) with NDCs Nationally Determined Contributions.? It is clear that close coordination between all building professionals is required. Our professions and titles we leave behind to make a change at the national scale! We brainstormed on the challenges and opportunities with NAPs and NDCs with Ministers, policy makers and practitioners. We agreed strategies to overcome these and how we can turn them into opportunities. There is so much to say and do, however I wanted to share these 3 that I am very passionate about: 1- Capacity & Capability building: We need the right people with the right knowledge in the right place. Where we don’t we need to gain that knowledge, now and quickly! It gave me hope that developing nations are being awarded $3M to prepare NDCs. 2-Political support: We need political support to create and implement NAPs and NDCs. Vision and support matters. I mean this at national and sub-national government levels as well as industry politics if you know what I mean! 3- Ideas: We need location specific ideas that are inspired and influenced by local wisdom! Remember one size doesn't fit all and there is no silver bullet or magic wand. All innovative and technical ideas are important and welcome! Priceless conversation. Thanks to Thailand Pavilion for hosting us! #Arch2030atCOP29 follow the rest of our delegation: Anica Landreneau, Pamela Conrad, Edward Mazria, Vincent Martinez, Lori Ferriss, AIA, PE, Lisa Richmond, Lauren Alger, PE, Eustacia Brossart, Kelly Alvarez Doran, Rosie Paul, Prem Sundharam, and Ghaith Tibi #Arch2030atCOP29 #COP29 #zerocarbonfuture #SufficiencyByDesign #BuildingTheTransition #NetzerobuiltEnvironment #RegenerativeFuture #Decarbonization

As part of my first year in the ASLA Biodiversity and Climate Fellowship, I am pleased to announce the release of “WORKS with NATURE: Low Carbon Adaptation Techniques for a Changing World”. UN Website: https://lnkd.in/ey3HDDsE Climate Positive Design Website: https://lnkd.in/egrGV5w8 This has been a collaborative effort with the United Nations National Adaptation Planning team and Kotchakorn Voraakhom over this past year, supported by Climate Positive Design , American Society of Landscape Architects , International Federation of Landscape Architects (IFLA) , Vestre and Landscape Forms. It includes 100 low-carbon landscape-based adaptation techniques that may serve as inspiration for countries developing their National Adaptation Plans, and others around the world! As well as direct project contributions, there are many examples from the Landscape Architecture Foundation Performance Series, Harvard University Graduate School of Design Climate by Design course, ASLA, African Landscape Network (ALN) and IFLA. Stay tuned for a follow-up on the #COP29 workshop outcomes! Special thanks to: UN: Paul Desanker, Sonam Lhaden Khandu, Motsomi Maletjane ASLA: Torey Carter-Conneen, Hon. ASLA, CAE, Katie Riddle, Jared Green Climate Positive Design Team: Greg Barger, Lucas Dobbin, Adriana Ramirez Cuebas, Zo? H. IFLA: Dr Bruno Marques and the IFLA Climate and Biodiversity Working Group Vestre: Kristoffer Vestre, ?yvind Bj?rnstad 毕永达 Landscape Forms: Marjorie Simmons Harvard GSD Climate by Design Team: Amy Whitesides, Kira Clingen , Jill Desimini And all the organizations that contributed projects! AKT II GREENinc Landscape Architecture + Urbanism Ten Eyck Landscape Architects, Inc. The Ashland Forest Resiliency Stewardship Project Owen Dell & Associates Llc COLWELL SHELOR Spacecoop – International Landscape Architectural Office L35 Architects lola domènech oliva Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates Inc. MedCities / MedCités Agora Architects SCAPE Landscape Architecture DPC CMG Landscape Architecture Stoss Landscape Urbanism and many more!