This Week on Landscape Design:

• Make gardening and landscaping more fun and easier by choosing the right plant for the right place. Read more.
• Urbanization destroys the natural habitat of certain wildlife. Increasing biodiversity is possible by linking landscape design with our ecosystem.
• According to reports, 1.24 million people are killed in traffic accidents every year. Cities Safer by Design is a guide for rapidly growing cities to put an end to deaths and injuries caused by vehicular traffic.
• “I can’t find a parking space.” You can’t help but think how architecture and engineering hijacked all the parking spaces. Read full article here.
• Why limit your houseplants to your end table? Houseplants do more than just beautify your home. Get some inspiration from this post.

On Industry News and Events

• Is Sydney’s “brutalist” landmark an eyesore? Would knocking it down or rebuilding it be a more sustainable option? Read full story here.
• Women architects to debate gender equity in the Architecture industry.
• One of London’s newest icons, the so-called ‘Walkie Talkie’ skyscraper is literally blowing people away.
• Green roofs and walls are increasingly being built for hopes of a sustainable future.
• Portland’s progressive environmental policy pushes the boundaries of green buildings. Read more about it in this post.

On Industry Events

• 31 July – Design Speaks: Housing Futures 2015 | Symposium | Melbourne
• 31 July – 2015 Houses Awards Gala Presentation | Awards | Melbourne
• 5 August – An Appetite For Design | Talk | Brisbane
• 5 August – Australian Tapestry Design Prize | Exhibition | Sydney
• 12 to 13 August – Major Projects Conference | Conference | Adelaide