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As seen in Condé Nast, Thompson Palm Springs is a true oasis of luxury and style. The property blends mid-century design with contemporary elegance, offering spacious rooms with private balconies, a vibrant yet serene pool area, and curated communal spaces. Its signature restaurant, Lola Rose, delivers Mediterranean-inspired dining, making it a sophisticated retreat for both visitors and locals. To read the full article, visit: https://lnkd.in/gVuPiG-7 #hallgroup #thompsonpalmsprings #condenasttraveler #palmsprings

Published this month in Landscape Journal, "Practice-Based Research Now" is a collective effort by myself and industry colleagues to contribute to the growing dialogue about design research in the field of landscape architecture. I've found thriving in the ecotone between practice and research to be an extremely rewarding experience. Working with this cohort on this article was a joy. I am thankful to have connected with colleagues who see how research methodologies can transform the future of practice. https://lnkd.in/eaUJNDvB The co-authors include Megan Barnes at the Landscape Architecture Foundation, who led our roundtable group, Anya Domlesky at SWA, Lisa H. at LandDesign, Eric Kramer at Reed Hilderbrand LLC Landscape Architecture, Allyson Mendenhall at Sasaki, Margaret Plumb at Design Workshop, and Rebecca Popowsky at OLIN. Congratulations and let's keep going!

?? Congratulations to the organizations that earned their #JustLabel in October! Below are a few of this month’s Just labeled organizations: Manni Group ? Mulvey & Banani ? OJB Landscape Architecture ? PCA The Just label is a powerful transparency tool for organizations committed to #SocialJustice and #OrganizationalEquity. By reporting on a comprehensive set of organizational and employee indicators, these organizations showcase their accountability and measure their performance across six key categories. Joining the Just movement means becoming part of a vibrant community dedicated to understanding the complexity and interconnectedness of our world and its impact on the human and employee experience. These organizations take responsibility for their actions and impacts, uphold the highest ethical standards, and champion transparency and vulnerability as core principles in their operations. Welcome to our growing community and movement! ?? Learn more about the Just label during this week's webinar: https://lnkd.in/gZm_BdZP #JustLabel #SocialJustice #Equity #BecomeAJustOrganization Manni Group PCA OJB Landscape Architecture Mulvey & Banani

Downtown Cary Park is a finalist in the National Council of Structural Engineers Association’s (NCSEA) 2024 Structural Engineering Excellence Awards program. The nature-inspired park in Cary, NC, transports visitors on a winding path of outdoor features and indoor spaces—all of which are blended into the surrounding nature. SGH worked with OJB Landscape Architecture and architect MACHADO SILVETTI on many of the park’s key structures. Photos by Tzu Chen Photography ?

"Collaborations between landscape architects, specifiers, and product manufacturers can accelerate changes that will reduce our collective impacts" — Amy Syverson-Shaffer, ASLA, and Sasha Anemone, ASLA. ASLA has released Navigating Environmental Product Data: A Guide for Landscape Architects, Specifiers, and Industry Partners The guide was developed by members of the ASLA Biodiversity and Climate Action Committee: Amy Syverson-Shaffer, ASLA, Landscape Forms Sasha Anemone, ASLA, SALT Landscape Architects The products and materials that landscape architects specify for their projects play a significant role in the overall global warming potential (GWP) of a project. They can also impact biodiversity, air and water quality. The guide outlines how environmental product declarations (EPDs) and other environmental reporting can be used to understand the environmental impacts of landscape materials and products and make decisions to reduce those impacts. Read more in ASLA's THE DIRT: https://bit.ly/47RrXl1 For those attending the #ASLA2024 Conference: Learn more about the guide from Amy at 12:30 PM on Monday, October 7 in Practice Basecamp in the EXPO. Use the guide to talk to EXPO exhibitors about EPDs for their products. Image Credit: ASLA 2022 Professional General Design Honor Award. From Brownfield to Green Anchor in the Assembly Square District. Somerville, Massachusetts. OJB / Kyle Caldwell

What does reimagining one of Boston's most iconic office complexes take? An experienced partner capable of accomplishing work in the dense urban core while the buildings are occupied -- a challenging process done with minimal disruption thanks to a meticulous preconstruction process and experienced skilled execution. Connect with Matt Arsenault to learn more. The Chiofaro Company | Gensler | OJB Landscape Architecture #werewithyou #InternationalPlace

Take a sneak peek at the future of UH: In the coming months and years, these construction projects will begin on our campus. ????? In 2027, UH will turn 100 years old. As part of our centennial, we’re making upgrades and enhancements across campus. University Blvd. will be reworked to become more pedestrian friendly, and Farish Hall will be demolished to make way for Centennial Plaza. The plaza will feature a large green space for events and activities, upgrading one of our campus’ most iconic spaces. The College of Education’s new home will be in McElhinney Hall, which is currently undergoing a major renovation and is slated to reopen in summer 2025. Wilhelmina’s Grove will also be beautified and enhanced for outdoor events. In addition to these plans for our centennial, this spring the ground will be broken on the new Innovation Hub — a 70,000-square-foot building in the heart of campus that will be home to everything that inspires innovation — a makerspace, the Energy Transition Institute, the Wolff Center for Entrepreneurship and more. The Hobby School of Public Affairs will have its own 42,000-square-foot building scheduled to be completed in 2027. It will provide cutting-edge teaching and collaborative environments, enhancing the academic experience. Recognizing the needs of many other buildings, we had allocated $100 million to retrofit and upgrade many facilities at the core of our campus. That includes work on Science and Research 1, McElhinney Hall and Agnes Arnold Hall. Last year, we added $38 million to ensure that the needs of Agnes Arnold Hall were met, and work is ongoing. Other upcoming projects include: ? A new freshman residence hall that will add 1,000 beds to campus ? The Medical Research Building next to the Fertitta College of Medicine ? A new 71,000-square-foot dining commons near Cougar Village I and II ? Upgraded safety and security project that will revamp lighting across campus, and add more security cameras and emergency boxes

Attending the #ASLA2024 Conference in Washington, D.C.? If so, use this conversation guide with EXPO exhibitors. “With this guide in hand, landscape architects can ask industry partners the right questions and move the conversation forward. Getting on the same page will lead to deeper collaboration on how to reduce our collective impacts and improve benefits,” said ASLA CEO Torey Carter-Conneen. “The guide enables us to expand the dialogue on embodied carbon in materials, the sustainable use of products in landscapes, and supporting equity goals in communities,” said April Philips, FASLA, Chair, ASLA Climate Action Committee. Access the guide: https://bit.ly/48YsqC2 Image Credit: Collaborating with Industry Partners on Climate Action and Biodiversity: A Guide to Conversations Among Landscape Architects, Vendors, and Product Manufacturers / ASLA. Cover image: ASLA 2023 Professional Urban Design Honor Award. Town Branch Commons: An Urban Transformation in Lexington, Kentucky. SCAPE, Gresham Smith / SCAPE and Ty Cole