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Thanks very much.

On a related subject, I’ll pass along that there is a straightforward way to move AutoCAD files to Photoshop. You probabably know that AutoCAD doesn’t provide a “save as” or “export” to Photoshop (probably intentionally because they want you to use their own products for rendering). An inexpensive program “Bluebeam” acts as a printer from AutoCAD…[Read more]

Graphic Design and visualization as it pertains to the field of Landscape Architecture is one of many communication tools that LAs use to show intent. Some designers gravitate towards these tools, while others may never dream of using these tools. As a result, some LAs may become film makers and sound engineers, etc… but you choose your own path…[Read more]

Good design is appropriate, contextual, robust, unique. Good design is engaging, inspiring and still familiar. Great design is sublime.
Hopefully one of these days my work will be like that!

Hi Daniel, how’s it going? Been a while now, but I’ve been watching your book and waiting. I’m hoping to get a copy here shortly. Thanks for posting about it here, hope all is going well,

Chris Fullmer

There is freeware version called Gimp which I use on my Mac. It’s ok – worth what you pay for it. I am not that good with image editing software, so I wouldn’t really know just how good or bad it is, but I can do just about anything I need to do on it. Its fairly much like Photoshop, if not quite as slick.

http://www.gimp.org/macintosh/

Just an FYI… All members of Land8Lounge receive a 25% discount to FormFonts 3D.

Here is the link – http://www.formfonts.com/community/L8L

One that addresses the design brief and goes a step or several further to add value to the final product….

Was the process simple?

Hello again Dan.

Your plug has whetted my appetite again. You’re now amongst my official SU gurus. Am lining up to get that book! Cheers!

I’m in the same boat as you Jason, and I just picked up CS4 Design Pro and it’s great. Was 395 with shipping from studica.com . Haven’t looked back, it’s been very useful.

I generally practice good use of xeriscaping techniques coupled with the use of bio swales, and natives. I also recommend rain barrels to homeowners and larger capturing systems to my larger, commercial clients.

one of the bigger “recycling” things I like to do on larger developments is use recycled concrete and asphalt from on site demo, on site…[Read more]

Sherman,

It may be a good idea to look through the US Forest Service Landscape Management Series, Volumes I and II (these were publications from a while ago so I’m sure there are updated texts.), Chaper 5 is on Timber and Chapter 6 is on Fire.

They also have a publication called forest landscape analysis and design.

Daniel,

The design work of those spaces are equally as impressive as the models. well done. I will definitely pre-order.

I’m a novice to SketchUp, and my biggest challenge is creating good landforms. I’ll be interested to read your techniques.

Some of my more modest models:

Thanks for the plug, Daniel! Here is a link to buy it from the Land8 Bookstore.

Hey Jason,

Adobe has student additions that are discounted 80%… you can get Photoshop for $199 or the entire Design Suite for $399. See here.

i’m excited for this book!

i think if you buy the students addition, you should be fine. i have it and i spent about 220. it’s not that bad and i have been using it since.

Great models Daniel…I look forward to getting the book!

Hi Dan.

How much? Ballpark?

BTW, amazing models. Were they processed further in PS or Piranesi, or are these pure SU-generated graphics? If they were, aMAzing!