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A lot of the 3D people are actually 2D people that render 3D in programs like Shaderlight. It’s an easy to use program and relatively inexpensive.

In both of his books, Daniel mentions FormFonts as a good source of 3d and 2d material.  Have you checked there?

Nice accessible article.  I’ve always been fascinated about the perception of places – The idea of what Paris or Tokyo or Berlin is and how they can drive ideas of transformation (and often disregarding, for better or for worse, some of the problems that come with it).
On a related note I love how places are represented and used in movies and…[Read more]

Hey @unjLTV, 
Great topic!  Planetizen just created a definitive online directory of Urban Design programs.  You can also filter by Landscape Architecture program, as well.  Check it out here: http://www.planetizen.com/schools
Though, you are really looking for an inside perspective, right?  Looking forward to hearing what Land8ers think… 🙂
Ho…[Read more]

Hi Mv,
 
Another product worth looking into is our SofTILE DuraSAFE product.  SofSurfaces has been manufacturing playground safety tiles for over 20 years.  We have the most comprehensive warranties and offer the best balance between durability and fall protection (as per ASTM 1292-09).  Fee free to visit our website at http://www.sofsurfaces.com for…[Read more]

The people that were used in his book, Google Sketchup for Site Design: A Guide to Modeling Site Plans, Terrain, & Architecture, appear to be 3D & whatever they are, I’ve got to have them.  They’re colorless and appear to be 3D.  Very sharp.

I am in touch with Surface America now through my contact at Parkitecs here in ny, and good point on the frost heave, 

Thanks for your help Tosh.
Cheers

Last time I up-graded my LandCAD I bought the one year support package precisely so I could get my questions answered. I knew I wouldn’t need the support very long. If you call them on an hourly charge basis they, well, like to ramble on the phone.

I don’t use irrigation though, so I can’t help you.

We’re using Surface America’s poured surfacing (lot’s of colors); advantage being it’s flexible in terms of shapes, the disadvantage is having to hire a licensed installer.  The tiles we’ve used are ecore and playguard (best for rectangular spaces), the advantage is the easy install, the disadvantage is there is a bit of frost heave issue.

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I certainly don’t mean to speak for Daniel, but are you sure he’s using 3D people? He uses lots of 2D people in his work as far as I know. Search Daniel Tal on the Trimble 3D Warehouse and you’ll find several 2D collections. If that’s not what you’re looking for, let us know.

Hi Barbara,
I came across Ark English a while back.  Although, that course is for English, I am sure there is one for Spanish.  Let me dig around a bit…

Hahaha… yep… with a maroon/red blade.  

Formfonts is great, it has loads of images!!! I cut most of mine out but do use Formfonts on the occasion!

Raid your local university program?  Dosch used to carry good images (though expensive), but for the most part I either cut them out (and add to my library from school) or when desperate go to one of the image websites (shutterstock, 123rf).

instead of start a new thread, thought i’d bump this…

question still holds true for a fellow LA

OK, so a really really big tropical Liriope

the older type that came with black plastic cap is dangerous as the plastic cap peels off leaving the sharp raw edge exposed. There is steel or aluminum ‘rolled-top’ edging now that is much safer as long as you are sure ends are secured and/or even filed smooth(er). I use it and have for quite a while. The trick with metal edging is installing it…[Read more]

Answer: Cordyline – Festival Burgundy Cordyline (I believe to be exact)
It could easily be mistaken for a juvenile Phormium ‘Bronze’ or ‘Atropurpureum’, but the flower is the give away that it is Cordyline.  Check out the comparison:
Phorium Flower
Cordyline Flower

Boom!  Winner winner!  Congratulations, Rob!
 

Cordyline.
My second and final try