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Have you seen the LA tee shirt w/ the stupid slogan?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Secter Environmental Design Jan 16. 21 Replies 2 Likes

LA Network is promoting a tee shirt that says "I'm a landscape architect and I won't design your garden."What kind of stupid message is this supposed to be? I don't get this at all....I'm I the only…Continue

Anyone use ZWCAD ?

Started Jul 11, 2012 0 Replies 0 Likes

I downloaded ZWCAD for a 30 day trial and found it very easy to transition from AutoCad.....however, only being able to use it for a few hours I could not fully evaluate the program....Do you have…Continue

Client wants to sue over weeds in plant bed?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Chris Roma, RLA Jul 6, 2012. 31 Replies 0 Likes

Have you ever had a client that was so mad over weeds in his plant beds thet they wanted to sue you the designer? In 25 years of self employment and another 14 years working for others, I've never…Continue

3D Software suggestions?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Alan Ray, RLA Oct 27, 2011. 7 Replies 0 Likes

I would like to draw all my construction details in 3D.I currently have AutoCad and BricsCad and both have 3D modeling....are these programs as good as it gets or is there easier to use software for…Continue

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Alan Ray, RLA replied to Greg Byrer's discussion 'Design Fee Shock'

"Glenn, you are so right. That's why 95% of my work is by the hour. If you do free work, it has no value to the client, so they ignore the advice because they perceive it to be worth what they paid for it...Nothing! Those that tell you they will…"

May 6

Alan Ray, RLA replied to Greg Byrer's discussion 'Design Fee Shock'

"I do not quibble over fees. If a potential client starts to whine about my fee, I immediately refer him to someone else....The best part of doing this is that you don't waste your time with someone that's cheap and has no appreciation for…"

May 6

Alan Ray, RLA replied to Tonie Cox's discussion 'Has anyone taken the Caltrans Landscape Architecture exam?'

"I give up,,,, what is a Caltrans???"

Mar 14

Alan Ray, RLA replied to toby's discussion 'go stick a tree on it'

"the whole idea that putting trees on buildings makes them "green" is absurd. what is sustainable or even practical about placing trees in artificial environs? it only creates more maintenance and the need for…"

Mar 13

Alan Ray, RLA replied to Shavawn Coleman's discussion 'Inspiration Panic!'

"when I get bogged down I remember an old professors' advice, as a question, "what is the simplest solution to the problem?""

Feb 24

Alan Ray, RLA replied to Jay Smith's discussion 'Wide format Printer recommendations?'

"I threw away a HP 7000 today. Totally a waste of money!!! it printed up to 13"X19", when it worked. I tried using it for about a year and couldn't take it any more. It was noisy and used too much ink.... was constantly chewing up…"

Feb 15

Alan Ray, RLA and Ma Santus Rebecca Reyes are now friends

Feb 15

Alan Ray, RLA replied to Mike Lin's discussion 'Why designers are afraid of showing hand sketches to their clients?'

"Hey Robert, the way I keep clients from taking my drawings to others and not paying is I don't even make an initial site visit for free. I explain over the phone that if I come to their place I'm working and expect to get paid for my…"

Feb 12

Alan Ray, RLA replied to Mike Lin's discussion 'Why designers are afraid of showing hand sketches to their clients?'

"Robert, you may find it interesting that my Presentation Methods teacher was Harlow Landphair. We had him at MSU before he went to Texas A&M...he was a fantastic professor."

Feb 12

Alan Ray, RLA replied to Mike Lin's discussion 'Why designers are afraid of showing hand sketches to their clients?'

"I show hand sketches to clients almost daily....what's the big deal? Of course, when I was in school, we had to take art appreciation, art design, freehand drawing, and 3D. It was part of the cirruculum....there was also a LA course called…"

Feb 12

Alan Ray, RLA replied to Michael Krueger's discussion 'Landscape Architecture Vs. Architecture'

"Which field is more rewarding/enjoyable? the answer to that question rests completely upon you...you'll get out what you put in. if you have a crummy work ethic and no talant then don't expect much. if you work hard and try to learn…"

Feb 5

Alan Ray, RLA replied to Thomas Rainer's discussion 'What Trends will Influence Garden Design and Landscape Architecture in 2013?'

"yeah, they look like death on a soda cracker! I remember having lunch with Garret Eckbo many years ago and he was laughing at all the design experiminting he and his peers were doing with plastics newly on the scene in the 50's....I was…"

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Alan Ray, RLA replied to Thomas Rainer's discussion 'What Trends will Influence Garden Design and Landscape Architecture in 2013?'

"Imagine what the ones I used in the early 80's look ike now... "

Jan 29

Alan Ray, RLA replied to Thomas Rainer's discussion 'What Trends will Influence Garden Design and Landscape Architecture in 2013?'

"My observation is that designs that are understated and elegant remain a long time...these usually have a strong natural component. After all, isn't it true that about the best we can do is to imitate nature?"

Jan 29

Alan Ray, RLA replied to Thomas Rainer's discussion 'What Trends will Influence Garden Design and Landscape Architecture in 2013?'

"trends come and go, they become tired and dated.... any of you remember the bradford pear trend? "

Jan 29

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I am a...: Landscape Architect, Principal

University: BLA Mississippi State University 1974

Graduate School: 37 years of private practice......

Current Employment:: Alan Ray, RLA

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Favorite Designers: Roberto Burle Marx
I.M. Pei
Luis Barragan
Hideo Sasaki
Isamu Noguchi
James C. Rose

Other Crafts/ Interests: Nashville State Community College
I teach Advanced LAndscape Design and Landscape Construction in the Dept. of Horticulture.

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3D Software suggestions...

Posted on October 22, 2011 at 8:01pm 3 Comments 0 Likes

I'm thinking of drawing all my future construction details in 3D....I have AutoCad and BricsCad but have never used them for 3D. Is there easier to learn 3D software or is what I have as good as it gets?

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At 1:14pm on March 29, 2012, Louis Wynne said…: Alan - when you get a sec call me at 251.975.8956

Louis Wynne/landscape architect

At 12:48pm on March 29, 2012, Louis Wynne said…: Alan';

I have been trying to find work, since I am partially retired, I am seeking

work that reproduces constrtuction drawings for clients. Since you are a

MSU GRAD, I am currently working with Christian Preus also an MSU GRAD, for the past three to four years. He is a great designer, with alot of potential in the field of Landscape Architecture, but, I am always telling him to persue work on his own, as a prime professional with the architects and engineers as subs, you know what I mean. I am, as I see it, approaching the end of my career, and I want Christian to be as successful as he wants to be. BUT, he lacks the drive to persue projects as a prime, with the architects and engineers as subs to him.

Feel free to visit my website: www.lwynnela.com and see my abilities?

I have had some projects that most LA's only dream of. I have been lucky

in my career.

If you like you can call me at 251.975.8956 or send me an email at

louisgwynne@gmail.com.

I thank you for being one of my friends.

Looking forward to hearing from you.

Respectfully

Louis Wynne/landscape architect

At 7:43am on October 31, 2011, Claudia Rainey said…: Roberto Burle Marx had a lot of flair. I love his 'modernism with a flamenco twist' style. He was definitely an individual :)

At 9:19am on September 28, 2011, Charles Taze Fulford III said…: Alan,

I have been at MSU since 2006. I got my BLA from MSU in 1997 and worked in the Bahamas and Birmingham for 3 years before going to grad school in Architecture at the University of Idaho, then worked in an Architecture and Planning firm in Vermont for three years. I'm teaching Community Design for both the graduates and undergrads and Introduction to Computers in Landscape Architecture. State has changed tremendously since I was a student here, the department has definitely changed in terms of pedagogy. You should come down some time and give a lecture concerning your work to our students and visit the new LA compound if you haven't seen it. Lets keep in touch and maybe there could be a way to get our students to work on a project together.

Taze

At 9:39am on August 8, 2011, none said…: Hello. Perhaps you might be interested in the SLANT GARDEN DESIGN AWARD. For details please visit www.slant.eu

At 1:45pm on May 17, 2011, Louis Wynne said…: ALAN:

Thanks for the reply. I am glad you are busy with lots of work. I am not. Right now I consult with a MSU grad Christian Preus in Gulfport, Ms. Good designer, just doesn't see how things go together as of yet.

I agree with you, the young turks that are now going thru the LA program of any school need the voice of experience from those who have been involved with practical work in the field of Landscape Architecture. To have a teaching degree is just a play to keep those in the profession with many years of experience out of the teaching arena.

Thanks for your time

Louis Wynne/Old Landscape Architect

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