josh meyer

My thoughts on Yammer as a tool for Architects and firms

August 31, 2017

I’ve been systems administrator and community manager for my company’s Yammer network for about two years now, and I’d like to briefly share what I’ve learned and experienced from this product so far. For those not familiar with Yammer, its social platform designed for companies to communicate, discuss, and share knowledge internally. The concept and … More My thoughts on Yammer as a tool for Architects and firms

Philadelphia is America’s Garden Capital

August 29, 2017

As I’m now over a year into the 20 Minute Blog talking about synergies in the natural and built environment, I want to create an opportunity to write about something that is of great importance to me, and that topic is the richness of gardens to explore and enjoy in greater Philadelphia. There is truly … More Philadelphia is America’s Garden Capital

Lotusland, CA

July 9, 2017

July 2017 marks another great journey to California’s Central Coast, and on this trip was a special visit to Lotusland, located in the Santa Barbara region of the Central Coast. I had previously been in the area just a year before in March to see Santa Barbara Botanic Gardens, which is absolutely stunning in the … More Lotusland, CA

Frelinghuysen Arboretum – NJ

June 18, 2017

On same day I visited Willowwood Arboretum, I also stopped at nearby Frelinghuysen Arboretum to tour the grounds and study the Colonial Revival home and gardens. This property is the headquarters of the Morris County Parks Commission. Like many arboretums, the property began as a working farm and over the years amassed a horticulture excellence that begged … More Frelinghuysen Arboretum – NJ

Willowwood Arboretum – NJ

June 12, 2017

In my day job as a knowledge manager at an architecture firm, i’ve learned that one of the keys to success is making connections amongst various groups of people, resources, and emerging knowledge to solve problems more efficiently and effectively. I find that making connections between ideas, spaces, arts & culture and even people is … More Willowwood Arboretum – NJ

Garden in the Woods – MA

June 3, 2017

The great thing about New England is that there are the four distinct seasons that can be enjoyed throughout the year. After growing up in Maine and spending the last five or so years of my life in greater Philadelphia, I’ve definitely noticed that changes of seasons are less pronounced further south and can often … More Garden in the Woods – MA

Fairmount Park Land Use and Ecology – Phila, PA

May 22, 2017

Fairmount Park totals over 2,000 acres and collectively is one of the largest urban green spaces in country. The park is intersected by the Schuylkill River, effectively creating the two main sections aptly named East Park and West Park. I explore Fairmount Park all year round and tend to do most of my hiking in … More Fairmount Park Land Use and Ecology – Phila, PA

Washington DC Highlights

April 26, 2017

I recently did a quick day trip to Washington DC after finding some real cheap Megabus tickets months earlier out of Philly. My main goal for the day was to celebrate the March for Science event happening that weekend as well as getting to see the tail end of the cherry blossoms that decorate the … More Washington DC Highlights

Stenton House [Phila, PA]

April 8, 2017

I’ve been interested in historic and cultural landscapes since childhood and even at that age loved exploring the plants, topography, outbuildings and other structures giving clues to how the site changed over time and what their exact uses may have been. I learned early on that knowing these exact anthropocentric uses required knowledge of local … More Stenton House [Phila, PA]

New Orleans Botanical Garden

April 2, 2017

Great visit to NO-Bot in April! The New Orleans Botanical Garden is nested in the City Park along with the art museum, amusement park, and venue spaces. It is New Orlean’s core open public space encompassing over 1300 acres and also being one of the oldest urban parks in the country. As a current Philadelphian, … More New Orleans Botanical Garden

Joshua Meyer

Connecting people in the natural and built environment with knowledge, strategies, and solutions.

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