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http://www.bergerpartnership.com/news/news_blog Firm news for Seattle-based firm of landscape architects focused on sustainability, master planning, landscape design. Wed, 07 May 2008 18:44:44 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en UPDATED! *new events In the last years, we’ve made an honest effort to communicate lectures, tours and events that our employees would be interested in. We used to compile and email the information in-house, but now we share our list with you! May 9, 2008- Livable Copenhagen: The Design ... http://www.bergerpartnership.com/news/news_blog/updated-seminars/86/ We are always excited for a challenge - this month it’s all about biking to work for the Group Health Commute Challenge. The Berger Partnership team, Flippin’ Bergers, has 8 members (that’s 30% of our office) competing this year. We will also have a Creative Commute Day on May 16, where ... http://www.bergerpartnership.com/news/news_blog/bike-to-work-month/190/ Jonathan recently sat on a jury to select an artist or artist team for a project through the Seattle Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs. They are pleased to announce a final selection of SuttonBeresCuller. Taken from the City of Seattle Website, “Artist team selected for sidewalk art projects SuttonBeresCuller ... http://www.bergerpartnership.com/news/news_blog/suttonberesculler-selected-for-sidewalk-art-project/189/ Architects Without Borders will be hosting an Open Meeting where you can enjoy pizza, beer and learning more about a good cause. You can learn about the organization, hear updates on current projects and get information on their t-shirt design contest. You’ll be given an opportunity to meet others interested ... http://www.bergerpartnership.com/news/news_blog/architects-without-borders-open-meeting-may-1-2008/188/ The Sightline Institute has yet another great report, Braking News: Gas Consumption Goes Into Reverse. From their press release: Seattle, WA – According to a new report by Seattle-based Sightline Institute, residents of Washington, Oregon, and Idaho have cut back on per capita gasoline consumption by 11 percent from 1999 ... http://www.bergerpartnership.com/news/news_blog/braking-news-sightline-gas-consumption-report/187/ Outside Magazine has placed Landscape Architecture as one of their 50 Best Jobs. http://www.bergerpartnership.com/news/news_blog/outside-magazine-50-best-jobs/186/ After nearly seven years of design, permitting and logistics, the Magnuson Park Phase 2 project designed by TBP is underway. As part of the early clearing and demolition work, 30 mature oaks were salvaged by Seattle Parks and Recreation and moved to new homes in the Magnuson Boat Launch where ... http://www.bergerpartnership.com/news/news_blog/magnuson-milestone/185/ What to do on a nice, sunny Saturday in April? After all, sunny warm days this time of year, and on a Saturday no less, need to be celebrated outdoors. Some of us decided that planting plants at a local park would be a great way to get the ... http://www.bergerpartnership.com/news/news_blog/judkins-park-planting-day-with-bcra/184/ WASLA and AIA have joined forces to present the Emerging Professionals Happy Hour Series. This month’s event (this Friday, April 18) will be held at Jones & Jones at their office in Pioneer Square from 5:30pm - 7:00pm. The goal of these events is to highlight the collaboration between architects ... http://www.bergerpartnership.com/news/news_blog/jones-jones-host-waslaaia-happy-hour-april-18/183/ Starting in March, the DJC added two blogs to their list of features; Green Building & Seattlescape. Green Building is written by Katie Zemtseff, environmental reporter for the DJC. The blog will focus on green building issues in Seattle and the Pacific Northwest. Seattlescape is written by Shawna Gamache, who covers architecture, ... http://www.bergerpartnership.com/news/news_blog/djc-adds-blogs-to-the-list/182/