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Mike G replied to the topic Goats as landscapers in the forum SUSTAINABILITY & DESIGN 16 years, 6 months ago
Goats have been used to ‘mow’ tall grasses on several garbage dumps in Chicago too. These particular dumps are the tallest and steepest slopes in Cook County, IL and a bit to steep to safely mow. They use goats to keep the grasses and invasive shrubs in check. I guess a reclaimation, or possibly even restoration, project is strangly incomplete…[Read more]
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Erving De La Rocha replied to the topic Landscape Architecture Blogs in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION 16 years, 6 months ago
Hey there! This is the Landscape Architecture Program at UCLA Extension, follow our blog at:
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Trace One replied to the topic landscape immersion exhibits in zoo design in the forum RESEARCH 16 years, 6 months ago
John Coe is the grandmaster of zoo design – I would read anything by him – we had him as a studio master and he is a kind gentle and very talented person..he’s the source!
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Bill Kisich posted an update in the group
Residential Design Group 16 years, 6 months agoChris-
I know exactly what mean. It would be almost impossible to be a true advocate for the client if you were being paid a sales commission from the contractor. The commission I was referring to is more like maybe a “finders fee”, if you will. I run across all sorts of projects and not all of them are appropriate for a designer. So I refer the…[Read more] -
Grant Beerling posted an update in the group
Graphics 16 years, 6 months agoSo much to learn from you lot, hopefully contribute some stuff that may be of interest. All abstract and still learning the basics of Vector/sketch up etc. Being a Mac user can you survive with out AutoCad? ( can’t do the Windows Geekdom thing)
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Roland Beinert replied to the topic Goats as landscapers in the forum SUSTAINABILITY & DESIGN 16 years, 6 months ago
It is an interesting idea worth exploring more. It’s probably another example of an idea used a lot in the past that was ignored when mowers and herbicides came along.
I wonder what type of goats are used for this. My friend in Reno had african pygmies, I think. They were actually pretty friendly. She fed them a lot of her yard waste. -
Trevor Ehlers replied to the topic landscape immersion exhibits in zoo design in the forum RESEARCH 16 years, 6 months ago
Contact George Pond at the Denver zoo. He is a landscape architect there who designs amazing exhibits for a variety of different species.
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Audra Lofton, Hon. ASLA posted an update in the group
UGA College of Environment and Design 16 years, 6 months agoLet me try this again. Here is the link to the article on Ralph. Geez!!!
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Audra Lofton, Hon. ASLA posted an update in the group
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Sherman C. Runions, ASLA replied to the topic Goats as landscapers in the forum SUSTAINABILITY & DESIGN 16 years, 6 months ago
A little humor Roland. Actually, we had goats when I was a child. We didn;t have to mow the lawn. In fact, they pretty well wiped out honeysuckle and other invasive plants. A very much unappreciated animal that takes a beating from the bible.
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Brent Jacobsen posted an update in the group
COMPETITIONS – ongoing 16 years, 6 months agoNew brief for the Annual Cleveland Competition comes out in a week. Might be a bit more architecturally oriented this year (design for a transit center), but should still have some master planning efforts and good public space design.
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Dan Barnes posted an update in the group
Residential Design Group 16 years, 6 months agoChirs,
Here in Texas we are not required to be licensed for landscape contracting. Sometimes I wish we were because every guy that has lost his job in the last few months has become a landscaper/maintenace contractor. I am sometimes bidding against people that are brand new in the business.
I am working with several Landscape Architects like…[Read more] -
Leo Gonzales posted an update in the group
Project Resource Connection 16 years, 6 months agoThanks Nick. ‘Will be glad to help everyone in the group 🙂
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Ryan A. Waggoner posted an update in the group
Residential Design Group 16 years, 6 months agoHey Chris,
We are in Phoenix, and we do mainly design and subcontract the work out on high end residential designs. I believe we are the main contractor, and the work is divided accordingly. -
Roger Bisbe posted an update in the group
Residential Design Group 16 years, 6 months agoChris,
I operated a design/build company for 25 years where most of the work we did in-house with some sub-contracting on the specialized features. I now work by myself designing and then managing the projects. I have a network of contractors that work on these projects. I have a design fee and then negotiate a management fee with the…[Read more] -
Jennifer de Graaf posted an update in the group
Residential Design Group 16 years, 6 months agoElif-
I have learned that high-level or not, clients don’t read a lot of text. They’re swayed by images, sketches, pretty colors, and your passion. If you say Mondrian, show them what/who that is so they don’t have to ask. Have images that clearly delineate the connection between a Mondrian piece and your design (for example). If you communicate…[Read more]
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Mahesh Pillai replied to the topic landscape immersion exhibits in zoo design in the forum RESEARCH 16 years, 6 months ago
Basic Tips:
Primates are scared of water, so the moat should be a knee deep wet moat.
Give lot of enrichment activities such log platforms, tyres rope swings etc for them to play.
GIve them open shelter areas to take shelter during rains.
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Bill Kisich posted an update in the group
Residential Design Group 16 years, 6 months agoChris-
My advice:
If you love design, find a couple of good contractors you can send work to on a regular basis. They will (or should) pay you a commission or referal fee for the work you refer to them. They will in turn send you work, some of which they will pay you for directly. Probably a little at first, then more as your relationship builds.…[Read more] -
Ryan A. Waggoner posted an update in the group
Residential Design Group 16 years, 6 months agoHey Chris,
My principal here in AZ is a licensed contractor. It’s pretty involved here, but definitely opens up many opportunities… -
Tosh K replied to the topic Research Project Suggestions in the forum RESEARCH 16 years, 6 months ago
If you follow this, check out some of the criticism of Holly Whyte’s work (the methodology as well as the implicit conclusion based on a very particular sample pool).
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