LABash
LABash is an annual student Landscape Architecture conference held in North America. Each year, LABash is hosted by a different university in the United States or Canada. Students and professionals have traveled from Canada and some as far away as South Korea and New Zealand to attend. The conference consists of guest speakers, workshops, design charettes, expos, and social events.
The annual event was founded by three Landscape Architecture students: James Macgregor from the University of Guelph, and Ted Baker and Al Reghr from the University of Toronto. They traveled to several other landscape architecture schools in Canada and the eastern US to network and exchange knowledge and skills. In 1970, the first LABash conference was held at the University of Guelph, Ontario. It has since become a tradition to host the conference at different universities each year. Landscape architecture professionals, past graduates, current students, and professionals, and students from related fields such as urban planning, architecture, urban design, and art have joined to celebrate landscape architecture, learn new skills, network with other students and prospective employers, and gain inspiration for their work.
1970 โ University of Guelph
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1971 โ Louisiana State University
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1972 โ University of Wisconsin
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1973 โ West Virginia University
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1974 โ Cal Poly-Pomona University
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1975 โ Michigan State University
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1976 โ University of Georgia
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1977 โ Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Virginia
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1978 โ University of Guelph
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1979 โ Kansas State University
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1980 โ University of Florida
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1981 โ University of Arizona
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1982 โ Penn State University
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1983 โ Purdue University
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1984 โ Iowa State University
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1985 โ University of Guelph
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1986 โ University of Georgia
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1987 โ University of Montreal
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1988 โ Ohio State University
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1989 โ Louisiana State University
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1990 โ Penn State University
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1991 โ Kansas State University
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1992 โ University of Texas
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1993 โ Cal Poly โ San Luis Obispo University
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1994 โ University of Illinois
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1995 โ University of Guelph
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1996 โ Ball State University
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1997 โ University of Arkansas
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1998 โ West Virginia University
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1999 โ University of Kentucky
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2000 โ University of Wisconsin-Madison
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2001 โ University of Montreal
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2002 โ Temple University
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2003 โ North Carolina State University
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2004 โ University of Florida
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2005 โ Ohio State University
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2006 โ University of Maryland
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2007 โ Louisiana State University
Louisiana State University hosted the Conference with the theme "Survive" from February 22 to 24, 2007. It was held in the Baton Rouge Sheraton Hotel. Some speakers included Peter Walker, known for his project on the World Trade Center Memorial, and futurist David Zach. The conference hosted over 700 students and 150 professionals. www.labash.lsu.edu
2008 โ University of Guelph
University of Guelph held the Conference for the fifth time from February 21 to 24, 2008, with the theme "Frontiers of Landscape Architecture". Keynote speakers included Craig Kielburger.
2009 โ Pennsylvania State University
The 2009 Conference was held from February 26 to February 28 at Pennsylvania State University. The conference was held at the Penn Stater, a hotel on campus, with one evening of social events held at the Days Inn.
2010 โ University of Nevada
The 2010 Conference was held in Las Vegas, Nevada, and was hosted by the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. The theme was "outLANDish" and it sure held true to its brand. Venues included UNLV, Sunset Park, the World Market Center Las Vegas, Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, Clark County Wetlands Park, Las Vegas Springs Preserve, Hoover Dam, Neonopolis, Fremont Street Experience, and all the fabulousness of the Las Vegas Strip.
2011 โ Purdue University
At the 2009 Conference, Purdue University was unanimously chosen to host the 2011 LABash Conference.
The location of the 2013 LABASH conference was chosen to be at the University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia, on March 21-23.
2012 โ Florida International University
Miami, FL
2013 โ University of Georgia
Athens, GA
2014 โ University of Wisconsin - Madison
Madison, Wisconsin [1]
2015 โ Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo
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2016 โ The Ohio State University
Held in Columbus, Ohio. Keynote speakers included Shannon Nichol of GGN, Laura Solano of MVVA, and Thomas Woltz of Nelson Byrd Woltz Landscape Architects.[2]
2017 โ University of Maryland
2018 โ The Pennsylvania State University
The 48th Annual LABash carried the theme โIdentify.โ Keynote speakers included Ken Smith, Susannah Drake, and Gina Ford. The student directors strived to welcome speakers that would generate a diverse array of voices and perspectives. They also started some new practices, such as:
- Asking a distinguished alumnus (Mark A. Focht, PLA FASLA. Deputy Commissioner / Chief Operating Officer at New York City Parks and Recreation) to serve as the Grand Marshall of the 2018 LABash.
- Hosting a dedicated graduate school fair to encourage the more than 250 undergraduate attendees to meet with graduate program representatives from eight schools.
- Offering 13 LACES (CEU) credits to entice professionals to participate.
From the website,[3] "Each landscape architect plays a role in the large scheme of how our world changes day to day and over time. Changing the world may sound like a big task, but it is only possible through you.
Throughout the weekend, guests were asked to be conscious of the ideas, people, and experiences they encounter and reflect:
How will you make your mark?
What inspires you?
What has shaped you?
What will you do?"
2019 โ University of Georgia
Athens, Georgia. Held for the fourth time in Athens, the College of Environment and Design at the University of Georgia hosted the 2019 LABASH conference on April 4-6, under the theme of "Find Your Roots."
โLAbash 2019โs mission is to allow the next generation of landscape architects to tap the longevity of experience and tradition that UGAโs College of Environment and Design has to offer, as well as create experiences that allow them to create and explore their own roots in design." - LAbash Student Committee | 2019[4]
2020 โ Cornell University
Ithaca, New York. 50th annual LABash April 2-4, 2020 at Cornell University. Theme is "Rise Above Run."
"This yearโs theme for the 50th anniversary of LABash is โRise Above Runโ. While this theme was inspired by Cornellโs distinct and profound Libe Slope located on our campusโ landscape, it means much more to us as it relates to the field of landscape architecture. As emerging landscape architecture professionals, we are constantly challenged to โrise aboveโ the issues that our society is facing and create landscapes that not only acknowledge, but embrace these obstacles through the power of design. Through this yearโs LABash, we want to challenge designers to ask how landscape architecture can be used as a medium to rise above climate change, rising sea levels, and a multitude of other issues related to social justice and the environment." - LABash 2020 Committee [5]
2021 โ Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Held for the fourth time in Baton Rouge, it is the 50th anniversary of LABash being hosted at Louisiana State University.
References
- โ http://www.labash2014.com
- โ http://labash2016.com/
- โ "labash2018". labash2018. Retrieved 2018-04-18.
- โ "labash2019". labash2019. Retrieved 2019-10-24.
- โ "labash2020". labash2020. Retrieved 2019-10-24.
External links
- http://www.uoguelph.ca/atguelph/08-02-13/newslabash.shtml
- https://web.archive.org/web/20080709053132/http://www.labash.lsu.edu/
- https://web.archive.org/web/20110207105606/http://fiulabash2012.com/
- http://labash2016.com/
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