Continuing education for landscape architects
CLARB Record Holders can earn three one-hour professional development units and engage in in-depth discussions on critical topics and emerging issues impacting landscape architecture practice.
These 50-minute sessions, with breaks in between, provide valuable CE opportunities for licensed landscape architect members of the CLARB community. Courses are offered virtually* and in person at the Hyatt Regency Lexington in Lexington, Kentucky.
*Virtual attendees who cannot attend in real time will have two weeks to watch the recording on demand and complete the course requirements.
Part 1
Bourbon Distillation:
Protecting the Environment through Responsible Site Design
3:00 - 3:50 p.m. EDT
Kentucky’s iconic bourbon industry is deeply rooted in place, but its growth brings complex environmental and design challenges. In this session, John Carman of CARMAN will explore the environmental and regulatory considerations behind the site planning and design of bourbon distilleries across Kentucky. Attendees will gain insight into the unique topography, water systems and land use policies that shape these facilities, while learning how landscape architects and engineers collaborate to support both visitor experience and operational efficiency. Through real-world project examples, participants will examine the intersection of cultural identity, environmental responsibility and regulatory compliance in one of the state’s most dynamic industries.
1 PDH, LA CES/HSW
Part 2
Designing for Impact:
Climate Change Mitigation in Landscape Architecture
Sponsored by KI Concepts
4:00 - 4:50 p.m. EDT
Join Pamela Conrad of Climate Positive Design for a powerful session on how landscape architects can lead in mitigating climate change. This session will explore the profession’s role in carbon emissions and outline actionable strategies to reduce embodied and operational emissions while maximizing carbon sequestration. Attendees will gain insights into available tools for measurement and accountability and learn from real-world project examples that demonstrate climate-positive practices in action.
1 PDH, LA CES/HSW
Part 3
Water Features for the Future:
Technology, Sustainability & HSW Best Practices
Sponsored by Crystal Fountains
5:00 - 5:50 p.m. EDT
Justin Hauad and Darcy L’Heureux of Crystal Fountains will examine the modern approach to water feature design. They’ll cover how new design technology facilitates predictive modeling to ensure performance and reduce waste, while new product technologies are evolving to meet new design expectations. The course emphasizes how these advancements support sustainable design goals and concludes with a review of key HSW best practices to guarantee the safety and longevity of your water feature projects.
1 PDH, LA CES/HSW
Earn 3 CE credits with CLARB
Join us virtually or in Lexington for the opportunity to earn three HSW hours alongside CLARB Record Holders from across North America.
Don't have a CLARB Record?
Start yours today to access the CE tracking tool and many other career management benefits. The CLARB Record is designed to simplify your professional life by:
- Securely storing your professional information
- Streamlining license renewal processes
- Facilitating license mobility between jurisdictions
- Providing tools to manage your landscape architecture career
Supporting Partners help make it happen
Exclusive Access
Your Path to Licensure
Exclusive Access
CLARB Annual Meeting 2025
Exclusive Access