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Try masonryinstitute.org.  I know they have inside fireplace specs–may have outdoor ones too.

Don’t be turned off of Landscape Architecture because of all the negative comments associated with our profession during these times. If it’s something you’re passionate about pursuing, go for it. Just because people are not finding work in the United States does not mean the rest of the world is in the same situation. There are many opportunities…[Read more]

NO.  Find something else that interest you or, have 2 degrees.

I spoke with a mason about flue size two days ago. I did not ask him anything about chimney height or any specifics, but he told me that the flue size is calculated based upon the opening of the fireplace and chimney height. It does not answer your question, but it does tell you that there is an actual formula and you have an additional variable…[Read more]

From my experiences it is not the draw from a chimney that you should be concentrating on. Smoke is always going to occur from a fire, you just need to control it enough so it does not get into everybodies eyes. HOW? great question, I am glad you asked… Control the wind and you control the dirrection of smoke. This can be done with a screen of…[Read more]

http://www.ciclavia.org/
http://www.marketplace.org/topics/sustainability/los-angeles-hosts-10-mile-long-block-party
This would have been so fun to experience.

Hope to see you walking Justin! My husband says he has met you through the student ASLA club.

Lets see it!

unfortunately, our society is of the mind that change is hard and we only do things the easy way.  i agree with your point here Heather.  i kick myself for not getting out of bed 30 minutes earlier to walk my own kids to school and head to UI myself.  i think it really comes down to making that personal choice to live smart and healthy.  a…[Read more]

In my area there is a strong redevelopment of old warehouses on the edge of downtown. Turning the area into trendy residential area, that is both walkable and urban.

Thanks I wanted to work on learning some stuff over the summer before I go to college.  I’ve taken courses at my high school for Illustrator and Photoshop.  Like I’ve said I’ve taken 3 years of Autocad and I’m pretty good at that, I’m just getting into revit I’ve only completed a simple but detailed house.  My fathers a landscaper with his own bu…[Read more]

I just moved back to CA from Athens, GA because my wife finished vet-school at UGA.  Before the initial collapse I postponed my LARC career in the private office so she could return to school.  When we returned to the country and moved to GA several colleagues were out of work and some for over a year by then.
As for Athens, take note that A…[Read more]

Agreed, architecture is hurting so much more than LA right now. 
Plus, from the perspective of a student I know that even just 3 years ago my school got almost no visits or job postings sent it’s way from LA firms.  Now though, firms are visiting a lot this time of year and coming here to interview students and specifically requesting people f…[Read more]

Thanks, Heather I’ll have to look that up..We only get “Landscape Architect” and “Erosion Control Magazine”…should try to read Landscape architecture once in a while, I got out of the habit..

Will an MLA have sharper skills? … if the latest technology and use of it is the difference  in skill set, the BLA will beat the MLA. Will many LA offices keep up on the latest technology? Is a more mature person who has gone through desparation be a more motivated member of the team than someone emerging from the cacoon of school?
 
I don’t k…[Read more]

Should I major in landscape architecture?

…Yes.

I still haven’t read a single response strong enough for you to alter your course.

…”its the end of the world as we know it…and I feel fiinnnneeeeee.”

I agree…most have their masters. I believe only one of my profs had a doctorate and that was in GIS.

ASLA Magazine had an article on this either this month or last. The focus was on design competition during hard times and what that means for large and small firms. Pretty interesting.