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So in your last sentences, is this a sentiment echoed by other grads that you have talked to?

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There is a difference between selling out and being advocates for the people we work for. Every time I bring this up,the same thing usually happens. People who don’t want to hear it set up an image that you either stick with the extreme image or you are a sell out. We all do the best we can to implement good environmental practices.…[Read more]

I take it the Knight bench was a no-go. Maybe something like these from Wasau Select? Not exactly what you described in your question but maybe a little outside the box inspiration is what you’re…[Read more]

To give you some context. It’s a MOB and we are using Forms + Surfaces for the bike rack (Capitol) and trash receptacle (Knight). 

Erlau has some interesting options. We will discuss them in our next meeting. Thanks.

Andrew
I see some valid points here.  As I attend various speeches on professional topics, I often find myself searching for nuggets that I can actually use profesionally.  While it is challenging sometimes to find real world nuggets of information, I have found that the search is part of the deal.
In regards to University web pages in paragraph 2…[Read more]

All of this, the negativity toward ASLA, the disappointment of not getting internships, and how LAs are getting beat down by the economy is all related to the same thing. That is that ASLA and CLARB have created an image of what landscape architecture is that is based on appealing to recruiting rather than developing people to fill needs in the m…[Read more]

Earthworker!! (LOL). You said it all, my friend. My employer pays licensure fees, but I’m not part of ASLA. Never EVER will become a member of such an irrelevant professional group. My negative feelings towards ASLA go way way way back! It started as a 3rd year student. I’d rather be part of Urban Land Institute.

Why there are people (students)…[Read more]

Have you contacted Landscape Forms Sales Service team? Did you know that through our specials department we can modify some of our benches to make them cantilevered. We’d be happy to discuss the options with you to create the look you want – 800-290-6237 x1338.

I have heard the relevancy issue raised before and I have raised that issue in the context of current discussions regarding RLA versus PLA as a prof. designation after your name.  The designation is a mute point if you constantly have to struggle to explain to people what you do for a living.

Glad to hear the passion about the subject matter.  It will be good to see if this has “legs.”  I can relate to the concerns of cost.  Even beyond costs, a mentor would be able to answer questions about what licensure really means and other complexities associated with it.  I will say that your local state office should be able to answer cer…[Read more]

What’s “the look” you’re going for? It’s difficult to recommend something without knowing something more about the project and the aesthetic you’re after. Have you checked Erlau? http://www.erlau.com/en/produkte/aussenmoebel/baenke.html

that would be awesome if any of my employers paid for my exams and study materials. what a thought.

Start by developing a business model that isn’t so fragile, so susceptible to economic downturns.  We shouldn’t be so dependent on new construction when that is so cyclic.  There needs to be more attention paid to how to actually make a living at this.  Many in my class could not find jobs in the field and so went into other fields or went back to…[Read more]

How can ASLA become relevant in the industry again?  That should be the real question.  ASLA is an organization that is completely disconnected from the reality of the industry they supposedly represent.  It’s an organization that continues to ignore the plight of those who LA’s who have lost their jobs.  It’s an organization tha…[Read more]

Great points! How about a CAREER mentoring program? Most LAs end up owning their own firm eventually – how do they get to that point? How do they become principals in firms they are committed to? How do they move from college to licensure to professional? I know that we expect the firms to automatically provide this mentoring – some do some…[Read more]

I believe that many entry-level LAs would benefit from a licensure mentoring program. It is hard to justify the cost and usefulness of credentials when you’re just starting your career; especially when many firm’s are hesitant to pay these costs for entry-level employees considering the current economic climate. A licensure scholarship or loan…[Read more]

Our school’s workshop had a special saw for cutting foam core. It was similar to a jig saw but the blade was a small-diameter file that sort of buffed out the imperfections as it cut. Pretty cool tool.