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From Canterbury Westland Branch Secretary, Julie Greenslade

Earlier this year I attended an EBOSS event held for NZIA, and it was excellent. It made me think — why don’t we have something similar for landscape architects?

I contacted EBOSS, and they are open to running this type of event for us. However, they need to see consistent attendance from landscape architects first, ideally 50+ people.

So, let’s see if we can make this happen next year.

To get there, we need you to attend the upcoming EBOSS architecture film events. While they are aimed at architects, they are still very relevant to our industry and a great opportunity to learn and connect with architects and suppliers, and show EBOSS that landscape architects are interested.

The more we show up, the more likely we are to get events tailored specifically to us.

Garbage Warrior

What do beer cans, car tires and water bottles have in common? Not much unless you’re renegade architect Michael Reynolds, in which case they are tools of choice for producing thermal mass and energy-independent housing.

For 30 years New Mexico-based Reynolds and his green disciples have devoted their time to advancing the art of “Earthship Biotecture” by building self-sufficient, off-the-grid communities where design and function converge in eco-harmony. However, these experimental structures that defy state standards create conflict between Reynolds and the authorities, who are backed by big business.

Frustrated by antiquated legislation, Reynolds lobbies for the right to create a sustainable living test site. While politicians hum and ha, Mother Nature strikes, leaving communities devastated by tsunamis and hurricanes. Reynolds and his crew seize the opportunity to lend their pioneering skills to those who need it most.

Shot over three years and in four countries, Garbage Warrior is a timely portrait of a determined visionary, a hero of the 21st century.

Event partners
Allied Concrete | APL | Bath Co | Hafele | Marchand Luxury Oak | Marley | Metalcraft Roofing | Resene | The Building Agency | Timberline | Viking Roofspec