News, Information and Networks

Buildingconservation.com

http://www.buildingconservation.com/




Designed and maintained by Wiltshire-based Cathedral Communications Limited, buildingconservation.com is described as "the online information centre for the conservation and restoration of historic buildings, churches and garden landscapes", drawing its content from The Building Conservation Directory, Historic Churches and Historic Gardens. The site includes an excellent collection of essential articles by leading experts; a products and services directory, listing suppliers of products, specialist consultants, specialist contractors and craftsmen, as well as advisory bodies and organisations; a building conservation bookshop, conveniently organised by subject; and up-to-date coverage of events and courses. Benefiting from a recent refresh of its design, the site is reasonably well-organised and logical to navigate. Overall, a valuable and rich resource for anyone interested in the conservation of buildings. Awarded a Sapling Commendation. [GAS, 13 May 2008].



ENTRY NUMBER: her-040602-01
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United Kingdom
PRIMARY GATEWAY LISTING: Heritage » Resources
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Buildipedia

http://www.buildipedia.com/




Buildipedia.com is "an online community and knowledgebase for the AEC industry", centred around "a growing community of people passionate about design and construction gathered to share knowledge, promote best practices, and advance construction technologies." The clean and attractively illustrated home page gives access to news, channels for different professions (including architects and planners, sustainable design, and construction), the online community, and an impressive Knowledgebase that catalogues thousands of articles, photos and videos. Awarded a Sapling Commendation. [GAS, 4 Jul 2010].



ENTRY NUMBER: con-040710-02
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United States
PRIMARY GATEWAY LISTING: Construction » Resources
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DesignIntelligence

http://www.di.net/




DesignIntelligence is the American Design Futures Council's "report on the future, delivering original research, insightful commentary, and instructive best practices." DI.net is an interesting and elegantly designed resource, offering original feature articles, industry news and trends, unique research, and blogs by design professionals. Feature articles are often in-depth examinations of trends or best practices at the cutting edge of professional practice, while the site's original research covers topics such as technology benchmarks, sustainable design, and trends in architecture, design and property. Awarded a Sapling Commendation. [GAS, 4 Jul 2010].



ENTRY NUMBER: arc-040710-01
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United States
PRIMARY GATEWAY LISTING: Architecture » Resources
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Dexigner Design Portal

http://www.dexigner.com/



Dexigner is set-up as a large portal for the design industry, featuring databases, news, events, designers, design companies and feeds, and including design topics from 3D to floral to lighting to transport. At the moment some section are sparse, but Dexigner could develop into a comprehensive design resource. The website is fairly well designed though navigation is a little complex; however, like any large website it will take time to become familiar with the layout. [RB, 7 Nov 2006].



ENTRY NUMBER: cul-071106-01
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United States
PRIMARY GATEWAY LISTING: Culture » Resources
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Earthwire UK

http://www.earthwire.org/uk/




Supported by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), Earthwire UK is an environmental portal providing a free daily overview of environmental news from the United Kingdom, drawing from national, regional and local media sources. Earthwire also includes press releases and news from research organisations, the public sector, and environmental organisations, with a readership ranging from government officials and journalists to students, researchers and anyone else interested in current events and the environment. Coverage of environmental issues in the UK is split across regions or alternatively via topics, with heading including Agriculture, Biodiversity, Business and Industry, Climate and Atmosphere, Coastal and Marine Issues, Energy, Environmental Impacts, Extreme Weather Events, Forests and Woodlands, Freshwater, Pollution, Public Policy, Transport, Urban Areas and Waste. The topic navigation is not as user friendly as it could be, but will hopefully improve given time. For the technically savvy, an RSS feed is available at http://www.earthwire.org/feeds/getnews_uk_rss.xml. Awarded a Sapling Commendation. [RB, 27 Aug 2006].



ENTRY NUMBER: sus-270806-01
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United Kingdom
PRIMARY GATEWAY LISTING: Sustainability » Resources
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ELAN - European Landscape Architecture Network

http://www.e-lan.org/



ELAN was set up in 1995 by a group of former landscape architecture students involved with ELASA (European Landscape Architecture Students Association), to carry forward the spirit of co-operation they had experienced beyond the student world. The site's content is neatly and attractively presented, but has unfortunately not been updated since July 2005. It therefore still features details of the "forthcoming" ELAN 2005 meeting in Croatia are provided, plus information on the ELAN-L mailing list, described as "an opportunity to share ideas, ask questions and provide information, on any topics related to European landscape architecture". [GAS, 15 Sep 2006].



ENTRY NUMBER: lan-220801-02
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: International
PRIMARY GATEWAY LISTING: Landscape » Resources
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ELANews - European Landscape Architecture News

http://www.elanews.com/



Providing what it says on the box - European Landscape Architecture News - this relatively new site is rather good; it is well-organised and up to date, with colour coded sections covering events of the day, new calls for tenders, EU news, and magazine and book reviews. However, the extensive use of Java applets makes navigation a little heavy going. [GAS, 24 Jun 2006].



ENTRY NUMBER: lan-310701-04
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Belgium
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Forest of Memories: Resources and Information Supporting Natural Burial in North America

http://www.forestofmemories.org/



From the author of Earthartist.com (a previous Sapling.info Site of the Month), Forest of Memories aspires to become a clearinghouse for information on the topic of natural burial - described as "a sustainable and spiritually fulfilling solution for people seeking to leave a legacy of care and respect for our planet". The site is attractively designed and easy to use, with informative sections covering background and FAQs, existing research and resources, state laws, products, professionals and consultants, and a list of existing and planned green burial grounds in the United States and Canada. Meanwhile, a series of blogs provide a forum for discussion about options and alternatives, environmental issues, and the ongoing development of the Forest of Memories site. [GAS, 27 Aug 2006].



ENTRY NUMBER: sus-160805-02
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Canada
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Garden Forever

http://www.gardenforever.com/




Garden Forever is a US-based site that describes itself as the "ultimate gardening resource", with content "carefully created and compiled to bring out the gardener in every one of us". The site's design is a little dated, but there's no arguing with the ambition and value of its content. The homepage is packed with links to Garden Forever's articles and tips pages, and there are also sections of book reviews and (US-focused) links. An impressive resource, awarded a Sapling Commendation. [GAS, 3 Feb 2012].



ENTRY NUMBER: lan-030212-02
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United States
PRIMARY GATEWAY LISTING: Landscape » Resources
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Gardening Care

http://www.gardeningcareblog.com/



Gardening Care is a blog set up to give "tips, help, advice and witty stories" on all related gardening care issues. Regularly updated, the site is written by someone who describes themelves as "a professional and passionate gardener with over 20 years of experience", providing updates on what should be done in the garden at different times of the year. Visitors can sign up for the monthly newsletter for the chance to read fun and interesting insights from places such as Zambia (where the blog author is due to be teaching organic sustainability) and the gardens of South Africa. [GAS, 10 Nov 2008].



ENTRY NUMBER: lan-101108-02
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United Kingdom
PRIMARY GATEWAY LISTING: Landscape » Resources
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Ilona's Garden

--NEW URL-- http://www.ilonasgarden.com/




Now with its own dedicated URL, the aim of Ilona's Garden is to provide useful ideas and information for the home gardener, particularly in relation to design and maintenance. The design of the website is elegant and attractive, with information well laid out and easy to find. There are appropriate images and links throughout the site, and references to the author's own garden and experiences help give the site a sense of personality. Sections include advice on choosing a garden style, seasonal tips, design and information, and garden plants, making this is an informative and delightful site. Awarded a Sapling Commendation. [GAS, 2 Mar 2007].



ENTRY NUMBER: lan-050203-01
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United States
PRIMARY GATEWAY LISTING: Landscape » Resources
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Landscape Architects Network

http://www.landscape-architects-network.com/



Covering the US, the Landscape Architects Network is a service designed to help customers "find experienced, licensed landscape architects". However, rather than being an online directory as its name might suggest, users submit their contact information and requirements, which the Network then passes on to "one landscape architect in your area". While this is a useful service, it does mean that the site itself has little content. However, its 'basic guide to landscape architecture services' and 'questions to ask a landscape architect' do provide a helpful introduction to the profession. [GAS, 14 Aug 2005].



ENTRY NUMBER: lan-240304-01
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United States
PRIMARY GATEWAY LISTING: Landscape » Resources
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Landscape.co.uk

http://www.landscape.co.uk/



landscape.co.uk is a useful, well-designed and up-to-date resource provided by the Landscape Design Trust. Aimed at anyone interested in landscape design, garden design, landscape architecture and the wider environment, the site features landscape-related news, jobs, links, publications, bookshop, and a handy suppliers directory. [GAS, 16 Aug 2005].



ENTRY NUMBER: lan-051100-01
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United Kingdom
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Landscaping Ideas

http://www.e-landscaping-ideas.com/



As its name suggests, Landscaping Ideas provides free landscaping ideas for backyards, front yards, bridges, pools and hills. The site has quite a pleasing appearance, and features landscaping pictures (though some annotation would be useful), an excellent range of interesting articles, a regularly updated blog, and a searchable directory of landscape-related links. [GAS, 23 Jan 2006].



ENTRY NUMBER: lan-230106-01
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United States
PRIMARY GATEWAY LISTING: Landscape » Resources
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Laprofession.org - Landscape Architecture

http://www.laprofession.org/




Laprofession.org is an excellent, well-designed site with a great deal of helpful information about landscape architecture. Highlights include the Practice section, with an impressive and well-illustrated projects archive; the Education section, with details about becoming a landscape architect; and the Schools section, with a comprehensive listing of landscape schools in the US and worldwide. There is also a helpful links section, featuring organisations, news and publications. The main drawback is that the site is designed using Flash, which can slow things down a bit, and means that an up-to-date browser is essential. Make sure your sound is turned on if you wish to enjoy the well-chosen sound effects throughout the site. Awarded a Sapling Commendation. [GAS, 6 Jun 2006].



ENTRY NUMBER: lan-230801-01
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United States
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LIH Landscape Information Hub

http://www.lih.gre.ac.uk/



The LIH Landscape Information Hub is provided by and aimed at landscape architecture teaching staff at institutions across the UK. Though its appearance is rather rudimentary and text heave, the LIH is nonetheless a useful resource, with lots of information, including booklists, teaching materials and links. However, it is hard to tell whether the site is still maintained, with the latest 'What's new' entry dating from 2000. [GAS, 4 Oct 2005].



ENTRY NUMBER: lan-290701-02
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United Kingdom
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SalvoWEB

http://www.salvoweb.com/




Salvo aims to "support dealers who hold stocks of architectural salvage and garden antiques, reclaimed building materials and demolition salvage, and lastly recycled materials in order to encourage trade, to increase appreciation and awareness of historical crafts skills and manufacture, and to help reduce the amount of salvageable materials from old buildings and gardens going to landfill". This site, SalvoWEB, is an impressive resource containing everything needed to support that aim, featuring contact lists, dealers and craftspeople, architectural antiques, garden antiques, reclaimed building materials, higher value stock for sale and wanted, theft alerts and other information. Awarded a Sapling Commendation. [GAS, 6 Jun 2006].



ENTRY NUMBER: sus-060606-02
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United Kingdom
PRIMARY GATEWAY LISTING: Sustainability » Resources
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Stellasyard.com

http://www.stellasyard.com/



Stellasyard.com is a new site dedicated to "landscaping and gardening design ideas, advice and inspiration", with content including free design plans, featured products, coverage of 'guest gardens', recipes and links. Meanwhile, an excellent series of articles written by the site's author, John Conti, give Stellasyard.com real value as a resource. The site is well illustrated and benefits from a consistent appearance throughout, though the purple and green interface may not be to everyone's liking. The over-prominent Google ads might also benefit from some reworking - it seems a shame that adverts should dominate each page rather than the site's undoubtedly useful content. Overall, however, Stellasyard.com is an enjoyable and interesting place to visit that can only improve further over time. [GAS, 15 Sep 2006].



ENTRY NUMBER: lan-150906-01
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United States
PRIMARY GATEWAY LISTING: Landscape » Resources
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The Design of Gardens

http://www.thedesignofgardens.com/




Under the tagline "the art of sustainable landscape design", The Design of Gardens is a resource site by the contemporary garden designer, Mark Laurence, who is based in West Sussex, UK. Intended to be "an information-based site for you to gain help and inspiration for your garden", the content is rich, interesting and regularly updated, and includes articles about sustainability, sections of design and construction notes, original book reviews and a blog. The site itself is easy to navigate, attractively designed, and profusely illustrated throughout. Awarded a Sapling Commendation. [GAS, 3 Feb 2012].



ENTRY NUMBER: lan-040303-01
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United Kingdom
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Tree Hugger

http://www.treehugger.com/




Tree Hugger is a web magazine, covering anything that has a modern aesthetic yet is environmentally responsible. The site boasts a large readership who check out the latest news, reviews and recommendations for modern yet green products and services, and who use its directory to help facilitate their buying processes. Tree Hugger is well written and despite the name does not preach at you, but seeks to inform. Coverage is vast, with headings covering accessories, 'almosts', alternative energy, architecture, audio/video, aviation, bathroom, bedroom, bikes, biopolymer, books, botanical, cars and celebrities, through to solar, sports and technology. In addition, there is also a link to Hugg (http://www.hugg.com/) a sister site and green news story harvester. Here, "all posts start out in the queue. Each time a story is Hugged, it climbs the ranks. If a story gets enough Huggs, it jumps up to the front page where it can be seen by everyone who visits". There is also Tree Hugger TV (http://www.treehuggertv.com/), again a sister site, which offers a video version of the web magazine, featuring material produced by anyone who shares Tree Hugger's passions and can operate a video camera. Awarded a Sapling Commendation. [RB, 15 Jan 2008].



ENTRY NUMBER: lan-120906-03
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United States
PRIMARY GATEWAY LISTING: Sustainability » Resources
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