This online workshop will describe the SITES v2 Rating System, identify important steps in the certification process, and prepare participants to make the case for SITES® certification. Attendees will be able to speak to the value of SITES, understand the central rating system components and themes, identify the important steps for pursuing SITES® certification, and set a framework to start studying for the new SITES AP exam. Participants will work in breakout sessions to assess two projects for SITES® certification. Registered participants will be asked to download the SITES® Reference Manual and watch a short introductory video before the workshop. [Approved for 7.5 CEU KYLARB].

Instructors: David Yocca, RLA, FASLA and Virginia L. Russell, RLA, FASLA, SITES AP

The protection and restoration of aquatic ecosystems is essential to sustainable land design... but why? To answer this question, we must start by understanding sites within the contexts of their watersheds and ecological histories. Once we do that, we can begin to unlock the power of these ecosystems to elevate our designs and bring wide ranging benefits to communities. Biohabitats Senior Ecologist and Practice Leader, Joe Berg will present the webinar, which will include Q&A facilitated by Biohabitats’ Andi Rutherford, a landscape architect and SITES Accredited Professional.

Interested in continuing education credits? If you are a SITES AP, you can self-report the SITES CE hours through your SITES Online account at https://sitesonline.usgbc.org/. If you are not SITES AP but have other GBCI credentials (e.g., LEED AP, WELL AP), you can self-report General CE hours at your USGBC account, under ‘my credentials’ on usgbc.org.

Topic: ASU Orange Mall: Transforming a Sustainable Campus with Natural Systems Integration

Description: As a commitment to Arizona State University’s overall sustainability goals, Orange Mall Expansion is the first landscape-based project certified under the SITES v2 Rating System. Located in the core of ASU’s Tempe Campus, the project replaces a former section of roadway and cul-de-sac with a new pedestrian mall and multi-use plaza for programmed events and informal social gatherings by students, faculty and staff. Developed in concert with the adjacent LEED Platinum and emerging Net Zero Student Pavilion, the project utilizes low impact development (LID) techniques to create an integrated sustainable design solution for both building and site. Connected runnels transfer collected building condensate and stormwater from on-site to a series of planted bio-swales and a rain garden for infiltration and as supplemental irrigation. Excess stormwater flows to a second infiltration gallery for use as groundwater recharge. Students will be actively involved in the on-going monitoring of several site performance factors including stormwater quality and flow rates along with monitoring of space utilization and social interactions. Join us on February 24th to learn more from the team members and the client.

Presenters:
Chingwen Cheng, PhD, PLA, LEED AP
Assistant Professor of Landscape Architecture, The Design School
Arizona State University

Allison Colwell, ASLA, LEED AP
Registered Architect & Landscape Architect
Colwell Shelor Landscape Architecture

Cindy Quinn, LEED AP, WELL AP, SITES AP
Architect & Green Building Services Consultant
Ecological Environments, LLC

Norman Yatabe, PLA, ASLA, LEED AP
Landscape Architect / Project Manager
Arizona State University