IFLA Africa News – July edition is out now, you can download it as a pdf here.
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IFLA welcomes its new President
The World Council in Singapore marked the formal handover of roles within IFLA’s ExCo. Elections held earlier in the year saw James Hayter voted in as President. As part of a ceremony at the the 2018 Congress this was made formal as current President Kathryn Moore handed over the Presidency to James Hayter.
You can get in touch with James via president@iflaonline.org
IFLA News – Issue 79
Sir Geoffrey Jellicoe Award 2018
The International Federation of Landscape Architects (IFLA), which represents the worldwide profession of Landscape Architecture, proudly announced today at a special ceremony at their World Congress in Singapore that American Landscape Architect Anne Whiston Spirn has been selected as the winner of the 2018 premier award for Landscape Architecture, the IFLA – Sir Geoffrey Jellicoe Award.
The Award Jury composed of a Landscape Architect from each of the five IFLA regions, and the Secretary Gener
Winner of the 2018 Sir Geoffrey Jellicoe Award announced
The International Federation of Landscape Architects (IFLA), which represents the worldwide profession of Landscape Architecture, proudly announced today at a special ceremony at their World Congress in Singapore that American Landscape Architect Anne Whiston Spirn has been selected as the winner of the 2018 premier award for Landscape Architecture, the IFLA – Sir Geoffrey Jellicoe Award.
The Award Jury composed of a Landscape Architect from each of the five IFLA regions, and the Secretary Gener
IFLA News – Issue 78
IFLA News – Issue 78 is out – you can read it online IFLA News – Issue 77
IFLA News – Issue 77 is out. It is an Advisory Circle Article on Assessing relevant knowledge related to types and characteristics of urban green and blue spaces having a significant impact on human health and well-being. You can get it online LILA announces award winners
This year, 119 eligible office profiles, 249 public projects and 44 gardens were judged by two 5-member juries. There is one winner in each of the three category, one special mention in office category and one in garden category. Office and project jury comprised: Thorbjörn Andersson, Kristine Jensen, Sylvia Karres, Jacqueline Osty, Ken Smith. In garden category, jury members were: Gary Hilderbrand, Ana Kučan, Teresa Moller, Marc Pouzol and Karin Standler.
You can see the results here.
AILA Recognises Top Landscape Architecture In New South Wales
The Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA) has announced the winners of the 2018 NSW Landscape Architecture Awards.
Fifteen projects were acknowledged over 12 categories, at an event where 165 of the industry’s professionals gathered to celebrate landscapes of all sizes across the state.
AILA NSW President Mark Tyrrell said that the awards are a timely reminder of how landscape architects have been at the core of making cities more liveable, green and healthy.
“The entries show how
IFLA News – Issue 76
IFLA News – Issue 76 is out now, you can get it IFLA Advisory Circle article: Urban Health at the Global Challenges Summit
Author: Gayle Souter Brown, member of IFLA Advisory Circle
Last month I was invited to present at the Global Challenges Summit. Other presenters included Ban Ki-Moon, Francois Hollande, Steve Wozniak, Presidents and Prime Ministers, economists, scientists, futurists, Nobel laureates and business leaders. Topics for discussion ranged from averting World War Three to food security, from women’s representation to colonising space. Urban health was discussed in a panel format, presented by a proper
Looking back on SAPE – the 5th IFLA African Symposium hosted by AAPM
Nearly a year since their successful Symposium held in Rabat in July last year hosted by AAPM, Carey Duncan President of IFLA Africa shares some of the highlights of the 2 days.
Carey also announced that the 6th IFLA Africa Symposium will be hosted by TALAE (Tunisia) in October 2019.
IFLA Africa in ProLandscaper Magazine
Lovely feature on the IFLA Africa region in July’s Pro Landscaper magazine – you can read it online here.
IFLA Africa June Edition
IFLA Africa News – June edition is out, you can download it here.
Professor Dipl.-Ing. Hans H. Kienle Landscape Architect, Architect (1940-2018)
Professor Dipl.-Ing. Hans H. Kienle
Landscape Architect, Architect (1940-2018)
On 5 June 2018, the message I sent Hans asking how he was doing was answered by his wife Ally, “Jala, Hans left just now”. Hans was not well, in and out of hospital for months. Still, his passing away was very sad. Hans was a dear friend, a mentor, an exceptionally talented designed and wonderful human being. The sense of loss prompted me to share with my colleagues at IFLA personal reflections and recollections of hi
IFLA Advisory Circle Article: June 2018
Assessing relevant knowledge related to types and characteristics of urban green and blue spaces having a significant impact on human health and well-being
Author: Maria Beatrice Andreucci, member of IFLA Advisory Circle
Urban areas, hosting two thirds of the population of the European Region, are often unhealthy places to live, characterized by heavy traffic, pollution, noise, abuse and social segregation especially for disadvantaged people, adolescents and young families. To reduce negative me
Adaptation Primers Made Available as a Free Download from the CSLA Website
Colleen S.L. Mercer Clarke and Alexander J. Clarke Share Valuable Research on Climate Adaptation Ottawa – On behalf of the CSLA Board, the CSLA President Nastaran Moradinejad expressed her thanks to Colleen S.L. Mercer Clarke and Alexander J. Clarke for making the Adaptation Primers available to CSLA members and the wider public. The Primers can be viewed on the CSLA website at: http://www.csla-aapc.ca/primers
According to CSLA President Nastaran Moradinejad, “This manual will provide basic i
AILA Celebrates Queensland’s Top Landscape Architecture
The Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA) has announced the winners of the 2018 Queensland Landscape Architecture Awards.
The awards acknowledged 28 winners over 12 categories, celebrating leading projects of all sizes across regional and metropolitan Queensland.
AILA Queensland Awards Jury Chair Amalie Wright said the awards showcase the far-reaching benefits of Landscape Architecture to all Queenslanders.
“Landscape Architects work with ‘life outside’. ‘Life outside’ impacts ever
IFLA News – Issue 75
IFLA News – Issue 75 is our with news of new partnerships. You can read it online Rain Bird becomes an IFLA Global Partner
IFLA is delighted to announce that Rain Bird has given its support to IFLA as a global partner. This support will assist in growing the services IFLA provides to its members. As well as financial support, Rain Bird will assist IFLA in establishing a Knowledge Hub to share technical data and links that will benefit landscape architects worldwide. In time, this knowledge hub will become a primary reference for practising landscape architects consistent with IFLA’s mission to connect the landscapIFLA News – Issue 74
IFLA News Issue 74 is out now – with news from our IFLA President Kathryn Moore. You can read online IFLA News – Issue 73
Rosa Barba Prize – deadline extended
More info here.
Global Convocation to the Vera W De Spinadel Award 2018
LALI is very honored to support this global convocation to the Vera W. de Spinadel Award 2018, which invites undergraduate and graduate students to present their creative proposals applying the proportions of the Metallic Means Family.
This initiative aims to start finding answers to this pending subject of Design in its broadest sense.
An international jury will select the best work and the person who created it will be awarded an internship at the prestigious Zaha Hadid Architects studio in L
IFLA Africa News – May 2018
IFLA Africa News – Issue 03 is out. You can read it here.