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I havent seen it before, but it sounds interesting if the brick were crushed or broken and so long as the material didnt sift through the gabion cage.

Well, I would like to know who else gets tested for licensure or certification on things like stormwater, grading and bioretention. As far as I know, LA’s are the only ones that have those items as part of their exam. I think you can claim some ground in that area. We have a civil engineer in our office, his PE exam didn’t cover any of that. What…[Read more]

Jason,
Do you even work?
And since when is a looked down upon to work on someone’s back yard? That statement is a disgrace to our profession.
Many of the jobs we do as landscape architects involve back yards, pools and private spaces of any scale.

I dont think anyone would say that LAs are BETTER suited. I would say that by ‘making it work’ civil engineers are utilizing calculations and formulas that LAs simply dont use on a regular basis and in general dont have the experience to perform. We ARE capable, as Andrew points out. The firms that combine Civil with LA seem best suited to tackle…[Read more]

Would you not agree that when agencies such as the EPA or regulators such as local conservation commissions or planning boards are requiring practices and we are in a position to respond, that we would actually do so simply acting as non-biased professionals acting in the best interests of our clients and applying the rules of the day?

Why do we,…[Read more]

I don’t know if it is as much about advocating at this point, there are a number of programs be looked at that are considering requirements for “Green Infrastructure”, i.e. the EPA. As agencies look at requirements for infiltration, water quality and potentially stormwater utility taxes, green infrastructure is a cost effective, environmentally…[Read more]

HGTV is certainly focused on the smaller home improvements for the most part and the weekend type project, But I think they do represent the time it takes on many of their programs over the years. Groundbreakers for example cronicles months of work and tells the length it take to get the work done. Over the life of HGTV I think they have edone a…[Read more]

This is a BAD idea. It will just further the public’s misconception that LAs are just the folks who plant shrubs in your back yard. I get that enough already, thank you. And no, I won’t come look at your back yard.

The best is:
DEATH BY ARCHITECTURE
http://www.deathbyarchitecture.com/searchCompetitions.html?method=SearchPublic

Also see Architizer Archinect Bustler

David Fletcher
fletcherstudio.com

It depends on the scale of the drawings and how much time you have. 90% of our planimetric work is in Illustrator and we use a CAD plugin from HotDOOR called Cad tools…

We use different combinations of Photoshop, Maya, 3DS, rhino, and Illy for our renderings…

David Fletcher

You can view some of our renderings here fletcherstudio.com

I disagree…plenty of people watched Top Design, I dont remember what channel that was on, and quite honestly don’t really care. All I am saying is that it would be interesting to see landscape architects/designers put to the “Top design” challenge, obviously be given situations that are out of the back yard…a chance to see creative minds go to…[Read more]

I agree with Jennifer.

The first thing is that if you have followed HGTV over the years you will have seen it go with the flow of what sells more ads. They used to have some better landscape shows, but they neither attracted the right audience to keep their ratings up, nor made a big enough niche market to attract sponsers. The advertizing market…[Read more]

A quick note – since hgtv is designed to appeal to a lower common denominator than I believe Landscape Architecture deserves, IF the ASLA decided to pursue a television outlet for industry promotion, using a network such as PBS or Discovery Channel would be far more appropriate and would reach an audience prepared to listen and understand.

There…[Read more]

I LOATHE hgtv.

I’m sorry for the negativity, but they have been blatantly ignoring the role of licensed landscape architects for years! They also make it seem like all the work we put in only takes a snazzy 20 minutes to accomplish. booo hgtv!

I wonder what would happen if ASLA actually tried to correct the problem, but I’m not holding my breath.

The common day person will actually develop and understanding and see the difference between what a landscaper, landscape designer and landscape architect are. A fast paced design competition with international teams would be an interesting show! Add some liquor, drama , and foul language and we might be on to something for MTV!

It would be nice if the promotion took it beyond the backyard perspective, to show that LAs are involved with design of larger-scale spaces, other features that contribute to the aesthtic success and environemtnal amenities of neighborhoods. All too often you just see the home lot level of design, not how it relates to the larger landscape or…[Read more]

Kristin,
I think that would be the only way for my wife to look at my work!

I concur!!!
They should also have a “Project Landscape Architecture” design competition show on E!!!!

Any redevelopment opens up opportunity to effect the landscape through design. Very little changes in an urban setting without some kind of project that requires restoration of the landscape at minimum and opportunites to have a bigger impact at best..

The real potential is opened or limited by the criteria set by planning boards and the…[Read more]