Peter Lindsay Schaudt speaks at INASLA Green Expo Luncheon

The Indiana Chapter of ASLA was pleased to present on January 13, its annual luncheon at the 2009 Indiana Green Expo of the Indiana Nursery and Landscape Association. For twelve years the chapter has hosted a landscape architect of note from outside Indiana who has been invited to share their professional inspirations, philosophies, goals, challenges, successes, and anything else they would like to speak about. The luncheon has featured a host of most distinguished and accomplished landscape architects.

Joining that roster was this year’s speaker, Peter Lindsay Schaudt, FASLA. His Chicago based firm, Hoerr Schaudt Landscape Architects is nationally recognized for its design of public, institutional and commercial spaces and for creating exceptional private residential gardens. In early 2008, Peter partnered with fellow prominent Chicago landscape architect Douglas Hoerr, FASLA, to create the firm. Mr. Hoerr had earlier appeared as a luncheon speaker in 2001.
Peter spoke of his early influences growing up in Chicago amidst it architectural and landscape heritage and of his architectural training at the University of Illinois – Chicago, followed by landscape architectural education at Harvard. He reviewed the three rewarding years spent as an associate with internationally known landscape architect Daniel Kiley, an experience which has greatly influenced his work since.

Several of his most significant projects were showcased, including:

• The Campus of the Illinois Institute of Technology
• Revitalization of Nathan Square in Toronto
• Landscape of the renovated Soldier Field on Chicago’s lakefront
• The newly completed Indianapolis Central Public Library

Each, he described, had its own inherent and unique site, budget, creative or client challenges. All were designed and built with impressive results.

The audience of 40 consisted of a mix of landscape architects and green industry suppliers and consultants who were rewarded with an informative and inspiring presentation and wonderful illustration of the great work being done in the profession.

The chapter looks forward to hosting the event again next year and in-turn providing the means for its members to also take advantage to the Trade Show and continuing education opportunities presented by the Green Expo.

Ball State University Career Fair Scheduled

Where: Ball State University
When: Friday, February 20, 2009 11am- 4pm

For those interested, a 6' table, electricity, breakout rooms and wireless access will be provided. The suggested participation cost is a donation of $100. Make checks payable to Ball State University Foundation with "Landscape Architecture" in the message line.
Contact Marilyn Davis if you will be able to attend.

Purdue Landscape Architecture Career Fair Scheduled

Where: Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
When: February 9-10, 2009

The Career Fair schedule and registration links are available at:http://agriculture.purdue.edu/oap/LACareerFair.asp or go directly Register online now.

On Monday night join us for an evening with distinguished guest Peter Walker, FASLA. This event is open to all INASLA membership! Reserve your place for dinner when you register online or call Jane if you are interested in the dinner and lecture only. The dinner costs $30 but there is no cost for the lecture only.

The 5th Annual Conservation Day at the Indiana State House

Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Sponsored by the Indiana Conservation Alliance*

Indiana’s 2009 State Legislative Session is just around the corner. This year will be a budget-making session and we need your help to focus our legislators’ attention on conservation!

The Alliance has chosen 3 top priorities for this year:
$4 million for land protection through the Indiana Heritage Trust
$1 million for soil and water projects though Clean Water Indiana
Passage of a Renewable Electricity Standard which increases Indiana’s use of wind, solar and other types of renewable energy to 20% by 2020

Conservation Day is an incredible opportunity to show our elected officials that Hoosiers care about protecting our precious natural resources and preserving our environment. Not only is there a chance to engage legislators in matters that mean the most to us, but we'll also have the chance to learn more about conservation organizations throughout the state. Remember, the more people that attend Conservation Day, the bigger the impact. Carpool with co-workers, friends and family or take a brisk walk to the statehouse, and help make a difference!

Register at: nature.org/indiana

* The Indiana Conservation Alliance is a statewide network of over 30 nonprofit organizations providing a unified voice for the protection and wise use of natural resources to enhance our quality of life.

2009 Indiana Green Expo Lunch

INASLA is proud to sponsor the 2009 Luncheon at the Indiana Green Expo. Mark your calendars for :

Tuesday, January 13, 2009

11:00-12:30

Indianapolis Convention Center

The featured speaker will be Peter Lindsay Schaudt, FASLA of Hoerr Schaudt Landscape Architects in Chicago. For more than two decades, Peter has achieved numerous design awards and honors, highlighted by the coveted Rome Prize Fellowship in Landscape Architecture and Fellowship with the American Society of Landscape Architects. His career is marked with strong credentials in the art of design, stewardship, and social responsibility. With ideals of restraint, elegance, and simplicity, Peter strives to achieve a timeless design quality for each project.

The cost for the luncheon is $25.00 and includes a box lunch and entrance into the trade show. This event also counts for 1 CEU.

For additional information on the conference and to register online visit ww.indianagreenexpo.com