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Category Archives: 2. (Living) Environmental Technologies
Did You Know That Large Sections of Hastings Street Don’t Have Trees?
Sad, but true! But there is hope. We are working with the Strathcona Business Improvement Association’s to help make their Urban Tree Nursery a reality. Tree planters will be installed on Hastings Street, in hopes to beautify the otherwise barren streetscape. … Continue reading
Projects In Place and Houston Landscapes produce a video of the VanDusen Gardens Green Roof Installation
I love it when two worlds collide… Here at Projects in Place we try to teach people about the technologies that build greener neighborhoods. But as an (intern) Landscape Architect at Sharp + Diamond Inc., I have spent the better … Continue reading
Car Free Day on Main Street June 19th!!
Please join Projects in Place on Main Street located on the East side of the 3400 block between 18th + 19th for Car Free Day Sunday, June 19th from Noon to 4:00pm!! We will have information on Projects in Place … Continue reading
Radha Green Roof Maintenance (Visit #2)
Date of Visit: July 4th, 2010 Present: Heidi Lam Time: 3:30pm Weather: Sunny Weather Condition: Recent Sun and Heat Photos taken: Yes Months since installation: 6 months Sedum coverage is approximately 85%. Some bare spots have been observed. Seams between … Continue reading
Radha Green Roof: Spring Maintenance
Radha Green Roof in full bloom – yellows, reds, bright greens – and lots of bees. Heidi will be sending a long an update shortly…
SOLEfood Farm Raising
Just put together the video of the first SOLEfood Farm Raising, back in October. Sorry for the delay, folks. To All Participates of the Urban Farm Raising Event in the DTES, Let me start off by thanking all volunteers for … Continue reading
Rooftop Planter
The “sushi roll planter” has been a topic of much discussion around Projects In Place lately as we get ready for some upcoming rooftop installations. OK, so it’s not on a rooftop yet. But it is on a patio, getting … Continue reading →