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[Anonymous]

Hello All, 

I just found the website for the Waller Creek Design Competition in Austin, TX won by MVVA.  

The final four version profiles the four projects, has jury notes from each team and a schedule with updates about the public participation process. I like how under each entry they have slick renderings and process sketches with tons and tons of great renderings, sections, perspectives.  The amount of high quality graphics is staggering.  

 http://wallercreek.org/finalfour/

Great stuff indeed!

Gerrit 

[Cheryl Corson]

Glad to find this thread. I will take sections 3 & 4 in December, and I too, am unclear as to what former Section D content will show up in 3. If little does, then there will be a lot crammed into 4 it seems.

[Eric Galvin]

Couldnt agree more. Im having trouble deciding how much effort to put in to details and materials because of the exact sentences you quote. Im going to attend the online webinar discussed here https://land8.com/forum/topics/lare-sections-3-and-4-new-format-intel-needed and hopefully that will answer the questions tomorrow. I will post any new info i come across.

[Dotty Daly]

I just looked on CLARB’s website and the times seem to have changed…

An Inside Look at the New Exam Items (Sections 3 and 4)

Join CLARB for a webcast about the fully computerized L.A.R.E. and see a live demonstration of the new exam items for Sections 3 and 4. 

By participating in the webcast you will:

• Learn how the L.A.R.E. is developed, why updates to the exam are necessary, and what content will be tested;
• See a live demonstration of the new exam items for Sections 3 and 4; and
• Understand how to register for the exam.

Mark your calendar and plan to join us on:

• Wednesday, November 7 at Noon Eastern Standard Time OR
• Wednesday, November 14 at Noon Eastern Standard Time

Each webcast will last approximately 30 minutes, contain the same information, and offer a “Q&A” session at the end.  Participation is on a first come, first served basis and is limited to 150 people per event.  To access the webcast, please note that you must log in AND dial in.

[Sarah Nicole]

Thanks for starting this thread, Eric.

In the LARE Orientation Manual (June 2012) there is information on fasteners, reinforcing, materials, lumber / timber, and wood member sizing — but there are listed as necessary for Section *4* — not 3.

However, CLARB’s Section 3 topic list indicates we should “investigate, verify availability, and select design materials and components” as part of Section 3, so now I’m confused. The Section 4 topic list indicates the need to prepare construction details, but doesn’t give more detail beyond that.

It’s hard to understand how the material from Section D is now being divided between Sections 3 and 4.

[Dotty Daly]

I am in the same boat, but just with Section 4. On top of it, my state is suddenly requiring Pre-Approval, and there is not enough time to get it before the exam.

Clarb just posted the info below. They also updated the practice test info, they no longer state when it will be available.

NEW!  “An Inside Look at the New L.A.R.E.” Webcasts — Information about how to access these online presentations will be emailed to candidates in early November.

• November 7 at 6 p.m. Eastern Time (hosted by Land8Lounge) — This webcast will provide a general overview of the exam; explain the new registration, administration and scoring processes; and show a few sample items for Sections 3 and 4.
• November 14 at Noon Eastern Time (hosted by CLARB) — This webcast will go into further detail on the new item types for Sections 3 and 4 and we will complete several samples items live online.

[Tosh K]

Understand LA Graphics Standards front to back, but concentrate on sections that have been covered in the past (retaining walls, foundations, post foundations, decks, fences, fastening of bench to wall, etc) – in google groups there have been fastener handouts that folks have been passing around that is helpful. 

[Julia S. Shuart]

CLARB still hasn’t uploaded practice tests for the new format of sections 3 and 4 and they are coming up this December. Does anyone have any intel on whether the old material is still relevant, especially the vignettes from the old section E? I know it is all computer-based now and I have seen the youtube video but I am still a bit lost on how to prepare. Last year I passed A, B and C but not D and E so none of this is new to me but I would like to be as efficient as possible over the next couple of months. Any info would be much appreciated. Thanks. 

[Tosh K]

If the video stuff looks similar to old stuff, then the older vignettes are probably a good base line to use.  Not having to draw it should allow you to concentrate on the information at hand and not make irrelevant mistakes (which I think is one of the intents of the new format).  Anything in the “manual” sections are game (it’s their version of a code).

If I recall correctly, energy and resource conservation is more or less focused on things like saving trees and watercourse setbacks (knowing what’s in the mock-code they give you and working around them).

Sustainability – I didn’t see much, I assume more habitat and resource conservation, maybe knowledge on natives?

Vertical road alignment – covered in any roadway textbook, can’t remember seeing them in the newer vignettes.

Stormwater/grading – there isn’t supposed to be, other than real basic stuff (put the building on slopes less than, etc)

Materials and components – basic detailing, and yes this is the biggest pile you need to know; there are lists floating around from prep courses (section D stuff mostly I would assume) as well as prep manuals.  Know wood, metals, connection types and when you use them, be able to look at a detail and know what part is wrong/missing that is most critical (walls, decks, bench on walls, light/sign bases, etc).

Try to find someone that has access to some recent prep materials, they’re invaluable.  Just remember that they are testing for minimal competency in providing public health safety and welfare; a lot of the problems in the old section D and C were pretty simple as long you didn’t out think the question.

Good luck

[Eric Galvin]

Decided to take Section 3 now that the new formatting is done. Here is a link to the video that shows a sample question. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vggoziBoz9M&t=3m19s Basically it looks like the old test, without the drawing part…so not the old test at all. Now we are almost in the roll of the tester, having to decide on what parts of the drawing are done correct and incorrect, as well as placing site elements.

Basically, im trying to figure out what to be competent in. I have lots of experience with site layout stuff, planning for residential neighborhoods, shops and commercial areas, day cares, schools,etc., so i am not too scared of the test, but i would like to lay down my thoughts and ideas of what to study for and what subjects will come up. CLARB’s list is interesting:

• Synthesize Site Opportunities and Constraints
• Refine Program
• Create Design Alternatives
• Analyze Design Alternatives
• Develop Concept Narrative
• Refine Conceptual Design(s)
• Prepare Conceptual Renderings

the rest: https://www.clarb.org/Candidates/Documents/CLARB-LARE-2012-Exam-Specifications.pdf

While i appreciate the fact that they are trying to get across the idea that they are testing me on “designing”, it would be infinitely helpful to know the type of designing we will be doing and the subjects that are being tested. Most landscape architects understand that “creating design alternatives” are drastically different for a day care vs. a zoo vs. a boardwalk vs. a multifamily development vs. a seating area… you get the idea. Landscape architects design a lot of different things, which subjects are we being tested on? I have gone through a few years of notes from reading others perspectives on the previous section C, as well as seeing some redlined examples, both correct and incorrect , and i have compiled a list of subjects that i believe we are being tested on below. 

I look forward to hearing back from anyone on this list and the questions i have laid out, and i hope that we could make this thread a bit of a resource for those preparing for Section 3 in the future.

Section 3 Topics:

-Circulation (Vehicular and Pedestrian)

-Parking lots:

  Location, environmentally sensitive, convenient, safe, basic dimensions of isles, parking stalls, one way       and two way traffic concepts and signage, handicap locations, drop off areas, turning radii, stacking issues, transit design, bypass lanes, drivethrus, signage and wayfinding, safety safety safety, minimize conflicts

-Walkways/trails

  safety, convenient locations, connecting to appropriate areas and ADA compliance, curb ramps, crosswalks

-Roads

  intersections, sight triangles, turn-arounds, hamerheads and alternatives, cul-de-sacs, 

-Soils

  bedrock, water tables, soil suitability, slope stability,

-Recreation Fields

  suitable locations, orientation, grade, 

-Small Site Design, Parks (large and small)

  walkways, seating areas, planting for accents, planting for shade/microclimates, planting for screening, playgrounds, camping, compatibility of uses and locations, trail design, sound control concepts, 

-lighting design

 safety, basic footcandle concepts

-Larger Site planning

  basics of roadways, commercial areas, residential areas, use compatibility,  safety, environmental protection (not real in depth), parking and relationships to uses, adjacent uses and compatibility, phasing plans, landuse plans, basic graphic conventions, sound control

-earthwork analysis

  cut and fill

-security and crime prevention

-basics of rendering techniques and types of drawings? graphic communication

  sections, perspectives, symbols 

 

Topics im not sure about: energy and resource conservation, sustainability, vertical road alignment, any stormwater and grading issues in 3, materials and components (what materials?, what components?, there are tens of thousands..)

and of course a lot of this test is just about following directions and thoroughly reading problem statements correctly and amking sure you have the approriate setbacks and sizes of objects. ASLA has some good notes on where people screw up here: http://www.asla.org/ContentDetail.aspx?id=31146

and sample vignettes (old section 3) here:http://www.asla.org/lareprepsamplevignettes.aspx

Ive tried to make this list comprehensive, but i have not taken the test, so its just my best effort. I look forward to hearing anyone else’s thoughts on what might be missing, what might be too in depth, what areas dont really need focusing on, etc.! – eRic

[Bri Morrison]

It’s a work in progress, but I’m pinning online references I find as I study for Sections 3 & 4. Just wanted to share!

https://pinterest.com/brimorrison/lare-study-references/

[Boilerplater]

So was this the Aussie company? http://www.abc.net.au/tv/newinventors/txt/s2211221.htm

Seems like a good system.  What you’re talking about with a trolley system within a channel so the mechanics are concealed seems like the best option to me.  The leading section would pull the other leaves out or back in.  Are they saying it will not be adequately supported at the top and the section will get misaligned or bind?  I think you would also need a channel with rollers along the top rail, with some overlap between sections.

[michael spina]

I have study materials (including practice tests) for sections A + B that I no longer need. Please let me know if you are interested and we can arrange to hand them off. Thanks.

[Steve Martino]

I have a contemporary residential project in Los Angeles that because of tight site conditions the only driveway gate that will work is a telescoping gate. The internet has not been any help. I found a company in Poland that could do it but the project is too small for them. Companies in Germany, India and Australia who claim they can build them haven’t returned my emails. These companies build clunky industrial strength gates; I’m looking for something extremely elegant with the operating system hidden from view. I prefer a company in LA to design and build the gate. The one LA Company who said they build telescoping gates said mine is unbuildable. If we can direct a robot on Mars to fire a laser at specific rocks, somebody can design a gate, so I am looking for a designer or company who can help me.

The problem is that the gate needs to be in 3 sections at 7’-6” wide x 8’ tall each, opening is 21’ wide. The 3 panels need to nest or stack side by side when gate is open. Code requires 1 foot/ second or slower speed. The motor needs to be on the side or underground, no room behind gate.

Client does not want to see any wheels on the gate, it needs to cantilever or possibly have a support and wheels underground like a SF trolley. The gate needs all the necessary safety electronics and operating system. My wish is that the gate panels are frosted glass or acrylic to match our other walls. Has anyone seen such a gate? I’m hoping to find an existing system rather than having to invent it.

[Ray Freeman]

Freeman & Jewell Landscape Architecture is planning LARE reviews for the new sections 3 & 4 this fall in Northern California.

Section 4 will be on October 19-21, 2012 from 1 pm Friday to 6 pm and Saturday and Sunday from 8:30 am to 6 pm.

Section 3 will be on November 2-4, 2012 from 1 pm Friday to 6 pm and Saturday and Sunday from 8:30 am to 6 pm.

Lunch will be included on Saturday and Sunday. In addition, complementary snacks and refreshments will be provided.

The tuition for each class is anticipated to be around $450, although this has not yet been finalized.

Very inexpensive room and board on site at the facility will be available.

To be added to our mailing list for our class brochures, please send an e-mail to Rayfreeman3@comcast.net

There are still seats available in the Freeman & Jewell Section 1 and 2 review on August 11-12. See attached brochure for details.

Ray Freeman NC lic. 356, MA lic. 423, and CA lic. 3722 has been teaching LARE reviews multiple times each year since 2000. He has helped hundreds of candidates to pass the LARE.