Category Archives: 2. (Living) Environmental Technologies

Projects In Place and Houston Landscapes produce a video of the VanDusen Gardens Green Roof Installation

Posted on November 17, 2011 by

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 →

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Car Free Day on Main Street June 19th!!

Posted on June 13, 2011 by

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 →

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Rooftop Planter

Posted on June 12, 2011 by

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 →

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Radha Green Roof Maintenance (Visit #2)

Posted on July 26, 2010 by

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 →

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Radha Green Roof: Spring Maintenance

Posted on July 6, 2010 by

Radha Green Roof in full bloom – yellows, reds, bright greens – and lots of bees. Heidi will be sending a long an update shortly…

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SOLEfood Farm Raising

Posted on December 3, 2009 by

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 →

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SOLEfood Build

Posted on November 2, 2009 by

Micheal Leventson of City Farmer put a collection of all the media we received from Our SOLEfood Build on his website at http://www.cityfarmer.info. I have reproduced some of his photos and links here. Thanks for putting all this together, Micheal … Continue reading →

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