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Can you use the AIA backed credits from the article in Architectural Record?  I’m sure many libraries carry it and I believe they have articles each month (articles have quizzes in the back).

The Japanese education system post-WWII (semi-imposed by the US military occupation) encourages to follow and not lead, thereby discouraging “independent” thinkers that think outside-the-box (ie prevent another rise of expansionist policy). They like to have a plan A and not challenge it.

I think both sides as posed by this article has…[Read more]

I, too, agree. Why should my genius be diluted by other’s lethargy and ineptitude? I always hated group projects in skool, as some person or people (usually me) carried the group, and they share the grade. Or even worse, they can bring you down! Also, you likely are left doing an inordinate share of the responsibilities. If you have a good team t…[Read more]

Trace One…thanks so much for posting this article.   This article put into words the way I have always felt.  I don’t know how many times I have sat in meetings looking at a project and having to listen to someone talk just to hear themselves talk…”well what if we do this or what if we do this or what if we do this….blah blah blah?”  The…[Read more]

i completely agree with the article.  groupthink is a bad direction.  it doesn’t work and you can see that constructed into our built environment.  appearing more and more.  i appreciated the differentiation between groupthink and group work.  but think that the latter cannot work until we begin to honor solitude & intelligence.  integrity will…[Read more]

Hey Keith,
 
Just stumbled across your msg….have you tried McGraw Hill’s online education site? You can take the online
courses and once you pass, print the certificate that shows you pass and the credit hour.  It’s great!

Hi Carl,
 
Thanks for your reply.  I have only Sections B and D left and I am looking for a study group.  I am interested to meet up and have another sounding board.  If you are interested that would be great!  I live in Carlsbad.
 
Please email me at naricanari@yahoo.com and we can talk about scheduling a day and time you are available.
 
Thanks! 
 
Nel 

Hi Nel,
I’ll be in SD on and off for the next few weeks.  I live in La Jolla, and will be studying for A+B.
I believe the LARE is changing after this testing period and section D will be incorporated into the new graphic sections.  I think, unless you have completed the graphic sections already, it might not be in your best interest to study for s…[Read more]

Thank you, Jason-that’s very helpful!

BD+C is fine, as it has a landscape component with the WE credits and many of the concepts of ND are already there. If you want to get ahead and go into an LA firm, familiarize yourself with the Sustainable Sites Initiative, which is like LEED for site work. There is no exam, and the download is free.
 
I have BD+C and don’t feel the need to go b…[Read more]

Golf is not and has not been for the filthy rich for many decades.  There are far more municipal courses for the general public at very low prices that are affordable for everyone. They are open space amenities not only handling recreational needs, but also managing stormwater for developments, providing wildlife habitat corridors and helping to…[Read more]