Papers, Presentations and Publications
Please contact Donna Rodman at oceanspirit@telus.net if you wish to have copies.
Academic Papers
Soil: A Medium Essential for Plant Productivity, Chemical Ecology, Primordial Play, and Therapeutic Gardens
(Canadian Nurses for Health & the Environment, September 2015)
When Enough is Enough: Synthesis of Nursing Fatigue
(Prepared for Kwantlen Polytechnical University, BSN Nursing Program, 2011, Langley, British Columbia, Canada)
Our Children in the Landscape: The Universal Play Space
(Prepared for the University of British Columbia, The Faculty of Graduate Studies, Master Thesis, Landscape Architecture, April 1999)
The Nitobe Memorial Garden: Seeking the Lost Mind
(Prepared for the Faculty of Landscape Architecture, The University of British Columbia, June 1998)
The Wayfinding Fountain
(Prepared for B.C. Research and the University of British Columbia Industrial Liaison Office, March 1998)
The Universal Access of Greenways
(Prepared for the Campbell River Sustainability Studio, Faculty of Landscape Architecture, The University of British Columbia, February, 1998)
Structural Clay and Issues of Universal Access on Pathway Systems
(Prepared for the Faculty of Architecture, The University of British Columbia, December, 1996)
Soils and Plants: Sensitive Interactions
(Prepared for the Faculty of Landscape Architecture, The University of British Columbia, November, 1996)
Healing Places: Somewhere to Dream
(Prepared for the Faculty of Landscape Architecture, The University of British Columbia, March of 1996)
Garden Environments: The Vision Within
(Prepared for the Faculty of Landscape Architecture, The University of British Columbia, December, 1995)
Presentations
Ecosystem restoration design and the impact of climate change on aquatic plant selections
(Presented at the 71st CWRA National Conference, May 31, 2018, Canadian Water Resources Association, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada)
Reversing Drought, Impact of Climate Change on Aquatic Species Selection
(2017 BCSLA Conference, British Columbia Society of Landscape Architects, Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada)
Edge of Blue: Analysis of Plant prescriptions for aquatic ecosystems
CWRA BC Branch Conference, 2015, Canadian Water Resources Association, (Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada)
Universal Design Guidelines for Outdoor Spaces, Issues of Snow and Hills, Crosswalks, Round-a-bouts
(Engineering and Planning Teams, April 2012, City of Nelson, Nelson, British Columbia, Canada)
Universal Design Guidelines for Outdoor Spaces
(Presentation for the Special Services and Access Committee, September 2011, City of New Westminster, New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada)
Ribbons for Access: Treading Lightly in the Forest, Hard in the Concrete Jungle
(Lower Mainland and Local Government Association, May 12, 2011, Whistler, British Columbia, Canada)
Nature Learning Landscapes
(City Staff and Mayor, March, 2008 City of Langley, British Columbia, Canada)
Human Factors: Colour in Landscape Architecture
(CSLA/CELA Shifting Ground, Landscape Architecture in the Age of the New Normal, June 12-18, 2006, Canadian Society of Landscape Architects,
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada)
The Benefits of Using Aromatics in Space
(35™ International Conference on Environmental Systems, and 8″ European Symposium on Space Environment Control Systems, July 2005, Presented by SAE Aerospace Rome, Italy)
The Long Term Integrated Benefits of Gardening in Space
(co-authored with Dr. Philippe A. Souvestre, 55th International Aeronautical Congress – 2004, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada)
Ribbon of Green, Edge of Blue
(Inclusion by Design, The Canadian Council on Rehabilitation & Work Montreal, Quebec, June 1-5, 2001)
Personal Articles – Early Blogging
Universal Gardens: Able to Garden While Aging in Place
Formerly a registered nurse, Donna Rodman has written and presented on the benefits of gardening locally and internationally. Donna has been a proponent of universal design and accessibility in outdoor spaces for over 30 years. The Homeward Directive: keeping mom and dad home with their grandchildren: Intergenerational Living is not new, it’s as OLD as the hills and used to be called the ‘extended’ family! We are simplifying giving it a universal design paradigm which makes intergenerational living appealing.
Women in Architecture, RIBA Studies
Research into the retention of women in architectural practice. Please Google RIBA or Women in Architecture. Exploring the websites: www.diversecity-architects.com and www.architecture.com/architects for change may be of benefit.
What Inspires a Landscape Architect?
1. What makes you proud to be in landscape architecture?
2. What is the coolest part of being in landscape architecture?
3. How does landscape architecture make the world a better place?
What Do Landscape Architects Do?
Landscape architects plan and design landscapes and open spaces for projects such as, parks, schools, institutions, roads, external areas for commercial, industrial and residential sites, and plan and monitor their construction, maintenance, management and rehabilitation.
The work of a Landscape Architect includes:
- Developing new or improved theories and methods and providing advice on policy related to landscape architecture; reviewing sites and consulting clients, management and other stakeholders to determine type, style and size of proposed buildings, parks, roads and other open spaces;
- Compiling and analyzing site and community data about geographical and ecological features, landforms, soils, vegetation, site hydrology, visual characteristics and human-made structures, to formulate land use and development recommendations, feasibility studies and environmental impact statements;
- Preparing reports, strategic plans, site plans, working drawings, specifications and budget estimates for land development, showing location and details of proposals, including ground modeling, structures, vegetation and access;
- Writing specifications and contract documents for use by builders and civil engineering contractors and calling tenders on behalf of clients;
- Making necessary contacts to ensure feasibility of projects regarding style, cost, timing, and compliance with regulations;
- Identifying and finding best solutions for problems regarding function and quality of exterior environments and making necessary designs, drawings and plans;
- Monitoring construction or rehabilitation work to ensure compliance with specifications
and quality standards; - Maintaining technical liaison and consultancy with other relevant specialists.
