LIST OF PAST PROGRAMS
CTASLA is proud to offer a variety of quality continuing education programs each year. The following links are brochures for past programs. Copies of presentations or slides are made available for a limited time following each program, and only those those individuals who registered.
In June of 2020, the chapter began offering continuing education through webinars. Information on past programs can be found below; no stand-alone brochure. Select programs have been recorded and can be viewed on our webinars page.
Information on programs hosted prior to 2016 is available upon request. Please contact for assistance.
If you would like to submit a module proposal for consideration for a future continuing education program, please see the guidelines and submission form.
Past Webinars
- 18ThuMarSite Furniture Selection & PlacementMar 18, 12:00 PM – Mar 25, 12:00 PMWebinarFurniture is just one component in the design of the public realm. Designers should take into consideration the function and goals of the site by focusing on how people will use the location.
- 13SatMarLARE Review SessionMar 13, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PMWebinarPrepare for the LARE! This virtual review session will cover information and topics based on the requests of attendees.
- 04ThuFebUsing Native Ecotypes for Habitat RestorationFeb 04, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PMWebinarLearn about the Ecotype Project and why you might need to rethink your native plant specifications.
- 14ThuJan2021 Professional, Student, and Chapter AwardsJan 14, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PMWebinarHelp celebrate our 2021 Professional & Student Award winners, confer several leadership awards, and acknowledge the positive developments that have emerged from a difficult year. A major focus of the evening will be raising funds for our chapter scholarships.
- 13FriNovExploring Uneven Geographies Through Disruptive EngagementNov 13, 2020, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PMWebinarJoin the UConn Program of Landscape Architecture and Dr. C.L. Bohannon of Virginia Tech for a program on community-engaged design research, design research methods, contemporary research topics in landscape architecture, and seeing, understanding & representing landscapes.
- 01ThuOctGrace Farm as a Model for Reimagining the Suburban LandscapeOct 01, 2020, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PMWebinarThis award-winning project in New Canaan, CT seamlessly joins architecture and landscape together for a cohesive visitor experience. A panel discussion will explore the design and what it takes to keep up with 80 acres of meadows, woods, wetlands, and ponds.
- 24ThuSep10 Trees to Avoid, 15 Natives You Need to KnowSep 24, 2020, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PMWebinarAre you specifying the wrong tree? Are your plant lists ready for climate resiliency?
- 17ThuSepSwimming Pool Enclosure Code Requirements ExplainedSep 17, 2020, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PMWebinarWhat should landscape architects know about swimming pool enclosure codes, barriers, and access requirements?
- 10ThuSepUsing Reclaimed Materials in Hardscape ProjectsSep 10, 2020, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PMWebinarRenovating historic places calls for authentic materials. How can designers find the right ones to achieve the aesthetic and sustainability goals for their project?
- 13ThuAugWildlife as Formgiver in Lighting DesignAug 13, 2020, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PMWebinarWhile lighting and design of modern buildings takes into account many human factors, the impact upon wildlife is rarely considered or understood. Stray light draws animals away from their migratory routes, impacts the flowering of plants, disrupts interspecies relationships, and much more.
- 30ThuJulOpportunities for Permeable PavingJul 30, 2020, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PMWebinarPermeable paving isn't just concrete pavers with bigger joints. Learn how these engineered products can offer solutions for stormwater management, traffic loading, solar reflectivity, and more!
- 23ThuJulBest Practices for Managing Trees During Design & ConstructionJul 23, 2020, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PMWebinarHow can landscape architects better protect a site's valuable assets during construction?
- 16ThuJulAll Ages, All Abilities, All the TimeJul 16, 2020, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PMWebinarUniversal design increases usability, safety, health and social participation. How can landscape architects incorporate these principles into the design of public spaces?
- 09ThuJulSecurity Lighting for People & PropertyJul 09, 2020, 1:00 PMWebinarThis course is designed to address security lighting in various commercial areas in the marketplace. This course will help identify when security is an issue and present an understanding of how our eyes adapt to light in dimly lit or dark areas.
- 25ThuJunNatural Stone, Thin Veneer: The BasicsJun 25, 2020, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PMWebinarMixed up on mortar? Vexed by veneers? This program will demystify the vocabulary and techniques necessary for landscape architects to accurately specify thin stone products.
- 18ThuJunTree Filter Systems and Planters for Stormwater ManagementJun 18, 2020, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PMWebinarEngineered drainage systems and tree health don't have to be diametrically opposed to one another. This webinar will share examples of how to integrate landscape aesthetics with hydraulic performance.
- 11ThuJunPedestrian & Pathway LED LightingJun 11, 2020, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PMWebinarLighting design based on pedestrian activities at night requires very different requirements from vehicular roadway-centric lighting. Participants will learn the basics of LED technology and become familiar with concepts to help evaluate LED lighting for future projects.
- 05ThuMarObserving Construction: Techniques, Tips & ThoughtsMar 05, 2020, 8:00 AM – 3:30 PMO&G Earth Products Showcase, 325 Hancock Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06605, USAA Continuing Education Program for Landscape Architects, Architects, Engineers, Landscape Contractors, and Green Industry Peers. Sponsored by O&G Earth Products Showcase.
2020 Programs
2019 Programs
Aesthetics Meets Function: Outdoor Kitchens, Exterior Lighting, Walls & Other Challenges
February 21, 2019
Bridgeport, CT