The Future of Sustainable Landscape Construction with Jenny Jones | Land Language Ep.2

Описание: Sustainable landscape construction isn't just about swapping one product for another, it's about questioning the entire system. In this episode, Land Language hosts Brit Sastrawidjaya and Bethany Rydmark talk with Jenny Jones, founder of Terremoto, a Los Angeles-based design studio challenging conventional construction practices through material reuse, labor visibility, and conservation-minded design.
Together they explore practical strategies for sourcing recycled materials, the hidden carbon costs of concrete, regional differences in client expectations, and why the most meaningful projects are often the smallest ones where designers maintain ongoing relationships rather than one-and-done builds.
Jenny shares candid insights on working with urbanite, the challenges of being labeled "unprofessional" when questioning industry standards, how tech culture influences landscape aesthetics, and why having a material storage yard transforms sustainable design-build practice.

Chapters:
00:00 Start
00:36 Introduction: Jenny Jones from Terremoto
01:45 Jenny's Journey into Landscape Architecture
03:36 The Influence of Education and Early Career
05:18 Challenges and Insights in Landscape Architecture
09:13 The Joys of Small Projects and Ecological Restoration
11:52 Materiality and Construction in Landscape Design
20:00 The Role of Technology in Modern Landscape Architecture
26:25 Material Reuse and Sustainable Practices
32:07 Challenges of Small Studio Operations
33:13 Inspiration from France's Reuse Legislation
34:37 Sustainable Practices in the Northwest
35:42 Innovative Materials and Techniques
38:55 The Importance of Repair and Care
42:47 Practical Approaches to Landscape Restoration
47:02 Recycling Green Waste
48:51 Celebrating Material Reuse
51:54 Final Thoughts

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About Land Language:
Land Language is a podcast for landscape professionals, plant lovers, and anyone who wants to understand what it really takes to build regeneratively. Hosted by contractor Brit Sastrawidjaya and designer Bethany Rydmark, each episode brings you expert insights, practical tools, and honest conversations about transforming the landscape industry from the ground up.