The Landscape Nerd – Details, episodes & analysis

Just in time for the supermoon! We are learning about dark skies, nocturnal conservation, and light pollution.

To learn more check out:https://darksky.org/ @darksky_intl

and listen to: https://www.boisestatepublicradio.org/news/2022-12-16/red-lighting-could-rewild-night-skies-plagued-by-light-pollution

Stay connected on IG @thelandscapenerd + thelandscapenerd.com

Theme music by

KoffeeSwap Theme v1 - 100bpm by tukyo.eth -- https://freesound.org/s/625533/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 

#landscapearchitecture # landscapenerd #darksky #celestial #landscape #nerd #ohio #observatorypark

Let's find the inspiration to keep going!

Hello Everyone,

On this episode of TLN we are thinking about inspiration and artistic expression. We are joined by artist, designer, and awesome person, Kacey Parrales.

Kacey and I recorded this about a year and half ago when we were both teaching and we talked about her process for communicating creativity to her students and how she stays inspired to be creative outside of work.

Stay in touch with Kacey @kasaparaba and kaceysstore.bigcartel.com

Stay in touch with me, Maci @thelandscapenerd

thelandscapenerd.com

thelandscapenerd@gmail.com

Stay nerdy!

Theme music by:

KoffeeSwap Theme v1 - 100bpm by tukyo.eth -- https://freesound.org/s/625533/ -- License: Creative Commons 0

Wrapping up the Best Book Ever conversation with a reflection on how important stories are to the way we see landscape.

In this episode, we are learning about how the stories we love can impact the way we build our outdoor spaces! This is a collaboration with the Best Book Ever Podcast hosted by Julie Strauss. She interviews me, Maci Nelson, on my favorite book, Howl's Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones. The book was adapted into a Studio Ghibli animated film- which inspired the way Maci approaches landscape architecture. Enjoy!

Best Book Ever: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/best-book-ever-podcast/id1514465335

Nerd Notes are short episodes between longer episode releases to wrap up the previous topic!
This Note is a quick checklist and guided meditation to help in moments of imposter syndrome.
Enjoy!

In this episode, we are speaking with Myron Nelson, a therapist based in Chicago, Illinois. His work focuses on depression, race, and identity. He is here to discuss imposter syndrome, toxic work culture, and handling big issues in landscape architecture.  This episode is geared toward designers and students, however, anyone struggling with depression could gain insight from this episode, no matter the discipline.

Contact our guest at https://www.blacktietherapy.com/

Read his blog for Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/how-be-burden

Find and more nerdy things on IG @thelandscapenerd and the website thelandscapenerd.com

For the last episode of 2022, we are speaking with Melissa Pompili about her research in creating a public art walking tour for University Circle in Cleveland Ohio. We discuss the motivations to create something that the public can use and how to have fun doing it. Also, we discuss how quickly public art information can disappear and where to look for it!

Contact our guest at melissa.pompili@gmail.com

In today's episode, we are hearing from Monique Allen, the founder of the Garden Continuum and design-build and care company. She would typically be described as a landscaper/ a contractor/ or an installer. I chose to release this episode after the 2022 ASLA conference and the COP27 conference have wrapped because, our dedication to creating a greener world, heavily relies on the people who build the projects we envision. 

In our conversation, we discuss the experience of working in an industry that is historically unbalanced in work/life, masculine/feminine, and in access to education. As landscape architects, it is important to understand how our allied fields perceive us and our work. If you take anything away from today's episode, I hope it is learning how to collaborate in order to create a better future and landscape for us all. 

Monique has dedicated her career to creating an alternative approach and sharing actionable information on how to spread a positive message about how we can all improve our land, our lives, and our professional satisfaction through her book and method titled Life-Scaping and compassionate business building.

www.thegardencontinuum.com

www.thelandscapenerd.com 

In this episode, we are speaking with Chris Landau, the principal of LANDAU Design + Technology. He is an artist who has found himself immersed in the world of landscape architecture. In addition to computational design and visualization, the firm developed an innovative design tool called Land Kit. It is an algorithmic design tool that helps improve landscape designers’ workflows and assist in complex design situations. We discuss integrating technology into the design process, the importance of small risks, and how improving processes gives designers more time to be themselves, which is ultimately great for the profession. The newest version of Land Kit (1.1) is available now! For more information, please check out the links below! https://www.landkit.design/ https://www.landau.design/ https://www.thelandscapenerd.com/

Today we explore the interdisciplinary work of Ana Maria Torres of AT Architects! Landscape architects and architects work together very often and can share similar project goals. However, the difference in practice can leave a lot of miscommunication or missed opportunities. In this episode, we explore Ana Maria's approach to architecture and how she embraces other disciplines to inform her work. Please join us as we discuss the culture of design, the importance of travel, and the beauty of working with others. 

www.atarchitectsny.com
www.thelandscapenerd.com