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Sustainable Manufacturing Strategies

This course examines sustainable manufacturing strategies and material choices for landscape architecture and site design, emphasizing how upstream manufacturing decisions influence human health, environmental quality, and the performance of the built environment. The presentation explores three core approaches—safe ingredients, resource conservation, and industrial decarbonization—and their application to commonly specified construction materials, including metals, concrete, wood, and plastics. Participants will also examine tools for evaluating and verifying sustainability claims, including manufacturer disclosures, Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs), and third-party rating systems, to support informed material specifications and healthier, more resilient project outcomes.

Presented by Amy C. Syverson, ASLA, SITES AP, TRUE Advisor

Amy Syverson‑Shaffer is the Sustainability Lead at Landscape Forms, where she advances environmental stewardship and responsible manufacturing. With a background in landscape architecture, she brings a designer’s perspective to industry and collaborates across disciplines to drive meaningful change, She progresses the company's long-term sustainability roadmap through initiatives in product life cycle assessment, zero‑waste manufacturing, renewable energy, ecological restoration, and more. Amy serves on the ASLA Biodiversity and Climate Action Committee and the Landscape Architecture Foundation Board, frequently presenting on sustainability strategies. She was recently honored with ASLA’s Outstanding Service Award in recognition of exceptional leadership in sustainability and industry collaboration.

Sponsored by Landscape Forms