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i totally agree with you, i want to create my own cover. The problem i often feel is the urgency i need to get this portfolio out while doing college etc. i hope to work with the palisades parkway this summer 

Depending on which version of AutoCAD you’re working with (ie anything other than Civil 3D), yes a terrain model is going to be a challenge.  And depending on your license level (what extensions you have available) then ArcGIS may have its own challenges, but there is absolutely no reason you would not be able to display houses as accurately in…[Read more]

Hey Andrew,
I might be a bit late but never the less, I hope you made the best decision to follow a career that you love. 
As for the inspiration part, check out this great video “I want to be a Landscape Architect…”  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zbx3FDDNeQM

http://www.iwanttobealandscapearchitect.com/

Andres, I love using Houzz! I am on there all the time to get some new inspiration. I’ll have to look more into Measures and Dimensions and MagicPlan. Those might actually help out a lot on my next project! Thanks for your comment!

Hey Shavawn,
Two of the most used and probably only tools that I always see my self going back and forth to for every project are:
My Measures & Dimensions and MagicPlan when I am on the go. They allow me to get a quick sense for scale and opportunities at site.
Houzz app, is a great app to refresh your ideas and break away from your typical des…[Read more]

Revit does not work for site or landscape.
Let’s put it this way — if the only way to draw a Window in Revit was to create a Door out of Glass and then just pretend it’s a window, architects wouldn’t use it.  But that’s what landscape architects have to do if they want to use it.  There’s no way to draw a Curb, so you have to draw little Walls, o…[Read more]

If you look at Andres’ cover it says, before you even notice a word, Someone designing, developing ideas, thinking horizontally and vertically. That image could stand on its own. This is someone to interview. He’ll have something to say.
Compare that to your cover, Luke. Your choice of photo and hesitant typology says everything about you, or at…[Read more]

Luke, looks better, but Landscape Architecture gets lost and blends in with the black background.
Take into consideration that all screens and their tonalities are different. The colors that might look good in your screen can look totally different to the recipient. Additionally, remember that when printing, colors might appear differently u…[Read more]

Thanks a lot on suggestions, but there is a problem becouse i dont have those money to buy it ,
i will try to read only available page 🙁

I design a lot of sports fields and the best book out there is “Sports Fields: A Manual for Design, Construction, and Maintenance” by Jim Puhalla, Jeff Krans amd Mike Goatley

There is a central blog type site here
http://www.healinglandscapes.org/gardens/
But I have been confused myself on how the terms “healing,””meditation,” and “therapeutic” are used. ASLA seems to imply that the latter are more active and associated with a facility. I think it would depend a lot on what the staff of the place would want, and be…[Read more]

I would like to invite everyone following this thread and interested in designing quality nature-based outdoor classrooms to the The 2013 Nature Explore/Outdoor Classroom Project Leadership Institute which will be held at Arbor Day Farm, Nebraska City, NE, July 21-24, 2013.
http://www.natureexplore.org/workshops/designprofessionals.cfm
Institute p…[Read more]

Hi John, I agree – but I would say that as I run the FutureScape trade show in the UK. We had a great launch show in November 2012. It’s not only great to see products but also the networking oportunities and the free seminars and conferences. Would be great to meet with some of the forum members if they are able to come along to our show this…[Read more]

yes, i go with you trade shows are good for the consumer and business holders, it’s the best way to promote your brand/company products. because of trade shows people know about your company, trade shows are most beneficiary for the newly start company to make their name in market palace.__________________Trade show products

It’s interesting. But I am not sure if your cover gives any clue to your works in your portfolio, I think that would be more impressive and integrated if you do so.

i liked this

wow, thanks for all the awesome info! I have actually changed my cover since this version, and improved it in the ways you described. Your portfolio looks damn good too