Senior Designer Terremoto, Inc. Alameda, California
Using reclaimed and recyclable materials can be appealing but presents barriers favoring the status quo, often leaving potential benefits achievable. Landscape architects have the power to have to align with SITES v2 principles and employ materiality in ways that decrease carbon footprints, minimize waste, promote collaborative community building, generate local economies, deepen place-based connections, and inspire future generations.
Learning Outcomes:
Reshape thinking about the status quo systems that our field relies on, and discover new ways of implementing change.
Gain awareness of the opportunities and constraints of proposing and implementing reclaimed materials on projects of various scales, aligning with SITES v2 credits such as “Use Recycled Content Materials” and “Support Sustainable Practices in Materials Manufacturing.”
Learn how designing landscapes with reclaimed materials helps foster a deeper connection with local communities and the environment, reflecting SITES v2 emphasis on fostering social equity and community health.
Explore ways to drive change toward circular economies and design approaches that minimize waste.
