Groups – Activity – Ahmad Ali Al-Gilani

Jojo Navarro posted an update in the group University of the Philippines Landscape Architecture Program Alumni 17 years, 3 months ago

Being a UP grad really is an advantage since it’s an accredited University, but I agree with Paulo that actual training should be part of the curriculum like what they’re doing here. Students from their freshmen years get to experience working on real projects and get paid for it as well. By the time they finish their Uni, they usually get hired…[Read more]

Rico Flor posted an update in the group University of the Philippines Landscape Architecture Program Alumni 17 years, 4 months ago

Good point on part-time work, Paolo. There indeed are programs in US Universities when students take a year off to work in a firm prior to their senior year. FYI, the summer internship was the best possible option, ever, at 2001. The program, in fact, is pioneering for the College; BS Arch followed suit only around 2005.

Good probably if the…[Read more]

Paolo Ortiz posted an update in the group University of the Philippines Landscape Architecture Program Alumni 17 years, 4 months ago

no doubt there, our LA program did contribute a lot, though it is still a small percentage of the knowledge we must have in order to become competitive in our field. nothing beats actual professional experience. don’t get me wrong, having a good foundation is essential in order for us to easily adapt to actual current practice in our country or…[Read more]

Rico Flor posted an update in the group Habitat Restoration and Mitigation 17 years, 4 months ago

So interested in constructed wetlands as a ecological system and a landscape element. Any with experience care to share? Finally, any opinion as to its feasibility in arid-desert locations (MTE’s or more severe climes)?

Rico Flor posted an update in the group University of the Philippines Landscape Architecture Program Alumni 17 years, 4 months ago

I think this has to be put up, with UP in its Centennial Year now. The UP philosophy in education serves us well, based on how well we’re doing around the globe; our turn to pay forward and let the others know we were/are: ISKOLARCHS!

Pattanol posted an update in the group Asia Landscape 17 years, 4 months ago

bangkok,shenzhen&hongkong,shanghai and guangzhou . Where is my next station?

JJ posted an update in the group Asia Landscape 17 years, 4 months ago

I just moved to New Zealand from Shanghai, It is good to join this group for sharing experience working in China

Brandon Reed, CVO, ASLA / Rooftop and Urban Designer / Landscape Architect posted an update in the group Graphics 17 years, 4 months ago

At your request Jonathon I am going to attach one of my recent plan view renderings for your evaluation of its strengths and weaknesses….I would like comments from whomever has some input….good or bad…..It will be in the above discussions…

Jonathan Campbell posted an update in the group Graphics 17 years, 4 months ago

Lets get this party started! Show us some examples….

Ankia Bormans posted an update in the group Graphics 17 years, 4 months ago

Response to comment by Brent Farrar, I have used turpentine and pastels on normal paper. you get a similar effect of watercolour, but the paper does not wrinkle, this was my solution to getting the watercolour feel without all the hassle.

Richard Mariani posted an update in the group Xerophytic Landscapes 17 years, 4 months ago

Maybe this link will help you Rico

http://www3.cricyt.edu.ar/biocell/vol/pdf/26/03.pdf

Richard Mariani posted an update in the group Graphics 17 years, 4 months ago

Hey Brandon….thanks for the invite. I use Vectorworks to create landscape designs…..do you know where can I find more information on realistic coloring techniques to use on my Vectorworks drawings so it looks like I used real colored pencils. Are there any other ways to make the drawings look high end? Peace!

Winston White posted an update in the group Graphics 17 years, 4 months ago

Hi everyone, i’m the new kid on the block from SA.

Leo Gonzales posted an update in the group Graphics 17 years, 4 months ago

Wow, 97 members-strong!

Travis T posted an update in the group Middle East Landscape 17 years, 5 months ago

I wanted so say thank you to Abdulkader for the recommendation of the the Illustrated Guide to the flower of Saudi Arabia. It is a great resource. I was hoping that someone might be able to share their experience with procuring plant material in Dubai. The Landscape Contractor that we are working with is procuring most of the plant material from…[Read more]

Thomas W. Schaller posted an update in the group Graphics 17 years, 5 months ago

hi brent – sketches i will do directly onto watercolor paper. but more complex drawings can be done on vellum or trace, scanned and then printed onto even very heavy wc paper using the (awesome!)epson 3800 printer – amazing – looks just like an original pencil drawing…

Brent Farrar posted an update in the group Graphics 17 years, 5 months ago

if you are doing watercolors by hand, what is the best way to get the architectural image onto a watercolor type paper?

Rico Flor posted an update in the group Graphics 17 years, 5 months ago

Some answers to a some questions two pages back: I count L. Azeo Torre and William Kirby Lockard….hehe, and Reimon buyco….as inspirations. My weapon of choice for the draw? A Pilot Rollerball for fine lines, any felt tip pen (Pilot or Pentel) for medium weight lines, and any thick marker (Sharpie, inevitably)…all black. On tracing, or plain…[Read more]