posted April 24th 2008

ILI exhibition launched by Green Minister

The World Landscape Architecture Month exhibition of Contemporary Landscape Architecture in Ireland enjoyed a well attended and successful launch on Tuesday April 22nd. The exhibition was formally opened by Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government John Gormley.
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The exhibition is running from April 21 - 25 and April 28 - May 1 in the Atrium of the Civic Offices, Wood Quay, Dublin.

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posted April 4th 2008

twice the size

Imagine Ireland with 8 million people in 2030 … Imagine the effects that would have on
planning, governance, society and the environment… Imagine people with
different values and expectations…

This study was undertaken to instigate thought and provoke discussion about the
long-term future of the eight Irish gateways designated in the National Spatial
Strategy of 2002. Their designation as national centres of growth means that
they need to consider, and be prepared to accommodate, higher rates of growth
and the ensuing spatial, economic, social and environmental consequences.

The study, commissioned by the Urban Forum, was carried out by The Futures Academy
in conjunction with the School of Spatial Planning,
at Dublin Institute of Technology.

download synopsis report here

posted March 23rd 2008

greenlink conference

"Respecting Nature and Environment in Urban Extensions", Florence May 30th 2008.
call for papers
application form

posted March 6th 2008

ILI professional practice exam 2008

The ILI Professional Practice Exam will be held on the 26th April 2008. The submission date for applications for this years exam is now closed. Closing date for the 2009 exam is 1st November 2008.
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posted 1st March 2008

ifla News letter

February - March 2008
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posted 1st March 2008

ifla congress 2008

The 45th World Congress of  the International Federation of Landscape Architects (IFLA) will take place at the Orpheus Congress Centre,
Apeldoorn, The Netherlands from 30th June to 3rd July 2008. The theme of the conference is 'Transforming with Water', Adrian Guezze of Rotterdam based practice West 8 will be a keynote speaker.
for further details click here

posted 1st March 2008

international ideas competition Toftegards Square south in copenhagen

The city of Copenhagen in collaboration with the Architect's Association of Denmark has launched an open ideas competition for the rejuvination of a prominent city square in Copenhagen. Dealine for entries is May 14th. Deadline for questions is April 1st.
for further details click here

posted 21st January 2008

climate change lecture series

The Environmental Protection Agency is hosting a series of climate change lectures. The seven part series will explore key aspects of climate change science, predictions, impacts and options for action to deal with this global challenge. Speakers will include top international experts in science, economics and technology.
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posted 9th January 2008

IRISH FRENCH LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE DUO WIN ADAMSTOWN PARKS COMPETITION

Foley & Salles, a talented Irish and French landscape architect duo have won an international competition to design the two largest parks in Adamstown. Foley & Salles fought off stiff competition from 12 other international entries including companies from the UK, Europe and the USA to win the prestigious landscape architecture competition.
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posted 25th November 2007

ECLAS conference September 2008

The annual conference of ECLAS, the European Council of Landscape Architect Schools (ECLAS) is to be held from September 11-14th 2008 at the Swedish, University of Agricultural Sciences, ALNARP, SWEDEN.

Conference themes:
- New landscapes-new lives
- New challenges in landscape planning, design and management
- Design in new urban contexts
- New regional and global perspectives
- Cultural heritage of future landscapes
- Planting design, construction and management
- Communicative approaches and stakeholder participation
- New approaches to teaching landscape architecture

Abstracts (max. 500 words) for oral/poster presentations should be submitted by email to eclas2008@slu.se

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posted 22nd September 2007

ILI COUNCIL 2007-2008

The Council and sub-committees of the Irish Landscape Institute were selected at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in the Architectural Archive, Merrion Square, Dublin on July 18th. Deirdre Black was appointed as President. On appointment Deirdre paid tribute to her predecessor Aidan ffrench for his immense contribution to the Institute over the previous two years.
The Council of the ILI has been expanded from to 11 persons, to accommodate the expanding brief and activities of the Institute. Mark Boyle remains as Sectretary, as does Tim Austen in the role of Honorary Treasurer. Kieran O'Neill and Tony Williams continue as council members and are joined for the first time by; Margaret Egan, Daibhi Mac Domhnaill, Daithi O Troithigh and Mette Roesegaard. Tony Williams remains on the Education sub-committee where he is joined by Dermot Foley. Daibhi Mac Domhnaill and Mark Boyle remain on the Editorial Committee and are joined by D O Troithigh and M. Roesgaard. Margaret Egan remains in her role as Sponsorship Officer. The ILI delegation to the Urban Forum for 2007 will be; David Bagnall, Dr. Christy Boylan and Aidan J ffrench. Thomas Burns and Lucy Carey will continue to oversee the annual Professional Practice Examinations.
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posted 31st August 2007

New Forms of Contract

New forms of public work contracts and new terms of engagement for consultants are now in use by local authorities. Information  is provided on the Department of Finance website and Engineers Ireland are providing CPD courses.

posted 13th June 2007

New Postal Adress

The Irish Landscape Institute postal address is now:
P.O. Box 11068, Dublin 2, Ireland
All correspondence and memebership application forms should be forwarded to the above address