Registration Eligibility
ASLA online learning opportunities are open to all. ASLA members may purchase this presentation at a reduced rate. This is a 2025 conference session.
Start Date
10/20/2025
End Date
10/20/2027
Description
Effective management of a materials library requires intention, organization, and a thorough understanding of user needs. In this session, discover how digital tools and research-backed strategies can be used to establish, streamline, and enhance your firm’s materials library and commitment to innovative and sustainable material practices.
Distance Learning
Yes
Course Equivalency
No
Subjects
Business Practices / Contracts / HR
Health, Safety and Welfare
No
Hours
1.25
Learning Outcomes
Recognize the challenges of materials libraries—Understand common inefficiencies in materials management and their impact on design workflows, sustainability, and firm operations.; Apply research-backed strategies for more efficient materials management—Learn key takeaways from firm surveys and academic case studies to improve materials library organization and accessibility.; Leverage technology and automation for efficient inventory tracking—Explore how digital tools, automation, and user-friendly interfaces can streamline material sample management and reduce material waste.; Rethink sample use and waste in professional practice—Gain insights into how firms can implement sustainable material management strategies, reduce sample duplication, and hold manufacturers accountable for sample reuse.
Instructors
Jessica Canfield ; Angel Gonzales
Course Codes
Provider
American Society of Landscape Architects