Some of the appeal of curves is from what we see in nature on a big scale – meandering rivers, undulating hills, shoreline, …
Also, rectilinear lines may be the shortest route between two points, but they create abrupt intersections that are extremely inefficient. rectilinear spaces create corners in those spaces which may not be as comfortable. Remember that the smallest perimeter to an area is a perfect circle.
A circle is psychologically a fixed space where a line is directional. I see a curve and it tends to make me see the inside of it as a space. I see a line and I tend to see a direction or a division. Both of these are worthy tools and should be used to control how you want people to feel about space or direction.
I would suggest that Samuel subconsciously knows this and has reasons for wanting to emphasize holding space rather than pushing direction.
Look for ways to safely bring peds through the traffic. Medians to slow the traffic, Mid block crossings, extra pedestrian cross lights, wider sidewalks, bump-outs at the intersections (narrowing the travel lanes to minimum width), etc. You are asking to solve a problem that you may not be able to solve. The highway moves traffic most efficiently and that is not compatable with pedestrian use. And the highway department is not going to be sympathetic to your pedestrian concerns… or atleast that’s the case here in CO. I’ll email you privately.
I love Inhabitat blog, but mostly I read the design sections of the NYT for my perspective on design – Nicholas Ourosieff..
We need good LA critics and publications. Also of course, read Land8 – very good contribution, Andrew Spierling! and DotEarth blog on NYT for environmental stuff..
the Sarah Palin question! What do you READ! Very good question!
There is nothing there of concequence. Its pretty much one of those great weird intersections DC is known for. It is pretty much just open space with a few street trees. Here’s an image of the memorial area with the Dept. of Ed. Behind.
An easy way to spread the word about our profession during National
Landscape Architecture Month (April) is through donating the new book
“Becoming a Landscape Architect: A Guide to Careers in Design” to local
schools and/or libraries. If you do, also consider doing a press
release to highlight your work/practice, the profession and say a bit
about the book, such as:
The book includes interviews with more than 50 noted professionals and several current graduate and undergraduate students. Individuals from across the U.S. and Mexico are featured. Those interviewed
come from all sectors of landscape architectural practice. They share
their work and philosophy, why they got into landscape architecture,
and what they believe the future holds for the profession, among other
issues.
The book also includes tips on the job search process and outlines a positive forecast for the profession’s future.
If you are going to a school for a presentation, you could leave
behind a copy of the book for the library, teacher or a guidance
counselor. Below is a link for the book on Amazon.
The PA-DE Chapter ASLA has purchased 100 copies for their sections to give out to targeted schools during April. The book just received the PA-DE
Chapter ASLA 2010 President’s Award of Excellence in Communication.
http://www.amazon.com/Becoming-Landscape-Architect-Careers-Design/dp/0470338458/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1249330917&sr=8-1
I passed section D last march, but would be happy to offer any comments on your questions if you think it would help. For me section D was one of the easier sections, but only because I work with mostly engineers and architects who are always interested in how something actually gets built.
What sections are you looking for?
I was under the impression that you are not able to handle files done in Civil 3D with AutoCAD LT. If you intend to work with engineering firms, you may have trouble working with their files, or getting them to save it in a file format you can use and then, in turn, them being able to use it when they need to print it our with their plan set.
I’ve used some 3D functions, like roadway alignment and grading tools, which are useful if you have a lot to grade. I like doing grading design, even though it took me a long time to get really proficient at it. The grading tools save a lot of calculation work if you want quick cut & fill estimates. I’ve used the alignment tools for trails as well. I like how you can create stationing and produce sections in a few steps.
I don’t know what Italy is like, but you would not be allowed to build retaining walls 4 meters high in Virginia. I think the highest allowed by building code is 8 ft.. This height would require stepping back, in 8ft. sections..
May have nothing to do with italy, also your project may be a school project.
But I’m just sayin’..couldn’t do it in virginia..
Hey,
I too am studying for the A,B and D sections in Sacramento. There is a whole lot of info that I have found and a lot to take in as well. I found a really great Google group http://groups.google.com/group/lare-exam/files which has a lot of amazing information.
Good Luck in your studies.
Hi all!! I am studying for the above sections….hopefully taking in June….
any help, advice, study partners, ANYthing would be great! thanks!!!
Here’s the other interesting thing about websites done in flash media… not so safe as you may think….
Open a site in Flash…find a picture on that site you want… right click and you can’t grab it…but hit that little print screen button on your keyboard and you take the screen capture of what you are looking at… then open your paint program (if you are using windows) and hit paste! You have that picture on your hard drive ready to edit and reuse to your liking…
I can watermark my pictures all I want… but there are still those that will take cropped sections of my design images and use them as a collage on a home page…putting anything on the internet just ain’t safe!… but my phone rings for new business because clients see what I do…so I must be there in full display!
I agree that taking the LARE is an expensive and challenging process. However, I feel that the exam should be somewhat rigorous. Public safety and welfare are important aspects of landscape architectural practice. As previously mentioned, the LARE tests for a minimum level of competence. Diluting the content or lowering the exam standards would subsequently lower the standards of professional practice.
Fortunately, I passed all five sections on my first attempt. I would recommend working on projects that help prepare you for the exam vignettes. If you’re planning to take Section E, focus on grading and drainage projects at work if possible. Solicit feedback from more experienced landscape architects. If you’re unemployed or in an office that lacks these skills, practice with peers outside of work. Use CLARB’s free practice vignettes. Time yourself and make sure you’re meeting CLARB’s stated requirements for each problem. Good luck!
Yes, it is the exact same test. … on the exact same days, if I’m not mistaken. Some have other state sections as well. LARE is Lare, however and where ever.
I did take it in another state because my state offered it only once a year while another offered it twice. … and I was taking the exam for a third state which I had just moved from. Living in Mass, taking the exam in Maine, getting licensed in Idaho. What a tangled web we weave.
I’ve taken the LARE in multiple states – Yes, the Sec. E is really tough, but it’s the same exam across the Country. Site design has gotten simpler over time – eliminating lighting and plant components from the exam. Grading is just a tough exam whether you’re in Montana or Arizona. Just keep on pushing ahead! I finally passed all five sections.
Does anyone have any info on the Louisiana State Exam – “Plant Characteristics”
Thanks
