Di Lucas reflects on her 50 years in the landscape architecture industry in her presentation to conference delegates.
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If landscape architecture can be described as a genre, then Mike Hewson’s mahi exists in a genre-bending space.
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The ngutukākā or kakabeak is an endangered NZ native shrub pushed to the brink of extinction. Now, thanks to community efforts, a light is being shone on this endangered taonga plant to restore it to the glory it once had.
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Designing skate parks and spaces requires a unique and specific approach to get the best result for skate communities. SportNZ has released new guidelines that aim to provide best practise to councils to plan, fund, design, build and activate skate spaces in Aotearoa.
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Responding to the escalating impacts of climate change-induced extreme rainfall events, this report explores the potential of transforming urban areas into ‘Sponge Cities’ as a proactive measure to minimise future risks.
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Garth Falconer joined an organised working day trip to the ecological restoration project on Mana Island after the 2024 NZILA Firth Wānanga. He shares his insights in this article.
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Exploring Māramatanga: 2024 NZILA Firth Conference wrap
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Nga Aho, a national network of Maori design professionals, has received the prestigious 2024 Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) International Prize.
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“Research confirms what our bodies and nature already understand–more time in outdoor spaces increases well-being,” said Torey Carter-Conneen, CEO, American Society of Landscape Architects.
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The 2024 NZILA NZILA President's cocktail evening held at The Intercontinental Hotel in Wellington.
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Dan Males has been named as a new NZILA Fellow for his outstanding achievements and contributions to the landscape architecture profession.
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John Hudson says he feels very honoured to have been made a life member of NZILA. The announcement was made at the 2024 NZILA President’s Cocktail Evening in Wellington.
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The current state of landscape architecture in Egypt presents a significant challenge. The lack of clear guidelines and defined roles for landscape professionals leads to urban planning that overlooks the potential of open spaces.
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Wellington is recognised for its exemplary commitment towards living with nature. The city stands out for its steadfast dedication to conserving and restoring natural habitat in both urban and natural areas through innovative programmes.
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The National Gallery of Australia in Kamberri/Canberra has launched an open, international design competition for the $60 million revitalisation of its three-hectare sculpture garden.
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Landscape architects are well aware of many factors which are leading to an acceleration of climate change and the associated impacts of this change. Moving to a plant-based diet for example, wholly or partially, can have an immediate effect on individual environmental footprints.
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Landscape architecture and farming are not often two topics that get paired together. Exactly how can a landscape architect serve farmers and the wider primary sector in Aotearoa?
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The American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) Fund has released new peer-reviewed research on landscape architecture solutions to extreme heat, the deadliest climate impact.
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A study comparing urban greenspaces with natural areas has revealed they’re contributing a lot more to ecosystems than previously thought.
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