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I think it is good to hear from other professionals on their experiences with Landscape Architects. It is not a slam on our profession. Nick did not say that all old school landscape architect’s suck. Nick does actually support Bob’s initial point that some landscape architects are not great.

It is a diverse profession as I say all the time. None…[Read more]

My land8 profile has a link to my LinkedIn page. My LinkedIn page has a link to my personal website. Perhaps you should do a little more homework on me and my personal experience (all of which is described in detail) before attacking my initial post.

I’m not a landscape architect and I don’t have a landscape architect license. I don’t have a BLA or an MLA. Who the hell cares?

As a planner I did landscape plan reviews for several municipalities a decade ago (and I started at age 24). I remember at least 2 or 3 landscape architects who ran independent practices. Their work was filled with…[Read more]

nickrschmidt.com.

There are about 40 projects on there for your viewing and critiques. I have a much larger project catalog of 100-150 projects that are not on the internet but they are carefully documented and explained and are kept as files of record.

As for my work history:
I have worked for 5 different employers since 2005, not 9. I was…[Read more]

Can anyone offer a different opinion without getting slammed? No wonder no one participates on these forums anymore.

There was/is a program called LandFX that may do this. I don’t remember if it was a 3d package though as I never personally used it (I prefer a combo of SketchUp & Photoshop for digital graphics). Good luck!

That sure wouldn’t have passed basic level courses at any point in history I know of. So….the mysteries will always be there.

Why are there some older landscape architects not drawing with a scale? Not drawing to design regulations? Not drawing with regards to topography?

Why are the clients still going to these firms, and why do I have to spend countless hours cleaning up the designs?

I am planner who designs subdivisions but I have worked alongside LAs for 15 years.…[Read more]

Barbara,

I think you are referring to Landmark by Vectorworks. I don’t use it. but I thought I might point you in the direction you want to go. Use the search feature on Land8 and you’ll get more information.

Downtown Greensboro, NC has a space that has been renovated a couple of times and the latest one includes performance, play, dog area, and games. I would imagine someone in the planning department might know the designer(s) and have some plans still on file.

LeBauer Park…[Read more]