Land8 | Alec Johnson, PLA | Activity https://land8.com/members/alecjohnsonpla/activity/ Activity feed for Alec Johnson, PLA. Fri, 10 Apr 2026 02:54:16 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=6.0.0 en-US 30 hourly 2 0365df51615432c9cf85d21ef7818b03 Alec Johnson, PLA replied to the topic Where to learn Rhino for LA? in the forum GRAPHICS https://land8.com/forums/topic/where-to-learn-rhino-for-la/#post-152622 Sun, 22 Jun 2014 14:16:04 +0000 Here are a bunch of introductory tutorials that will get you up and running.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHr1vSo28sxDB9Wsj7VR9iXqcu9fZgwwP
Beyond that, trial and error, and the McNeel Forum is here…http://discourse.mcneel.com
Learning how to use the Grasshopper plug-in for parametric modeling might be the next step.
Good luck!

]]> 0 e6c8a2d01b222d01cafbebf68908ebe0 Alec Johnson, PLA replied to the topic Autocad 2014 versus 2013 in the forum TECHNOLOGY https://land8.com/forums/topic/autocad-2014-versus-2013/#post-153596 Wed, 20 Nov 2013 21:00:24 +0000 We were told that if we updated within three versions of our current version, we would only pay upgrade price. Beyond three versions, we would pay full software price. Therefore, for AutoCAD and all of our Adobe products we upgrade every 2 versions. I would ask your vendor to be sure.

]]> 0 925e6b26f00d356b5cfd532a60b369e9 Alec Johnson, PLA replied to the topic Best Tablet for Landscape Architecture/Design Use in the forum TECHNOLOGY https://land8.com/forums/topic/best-tablet-for-landscape-architecturedesign-use/#post-154016 Sun, 29 Sep 2013 22:32:19 +0000 I understand your point, but fail to see how it applies. 
All tools have limitations.
Claiming the iPad is “useless for note taking or accurate sketching as the stylii tend to be as blunt and broad as a finger tip.” is an inaccurate generalization. This was my point.

Off the point…really like the home page image on your website.

]]> 0 36253311d7f2db73933a16e48f266e55 Alec Johnson, PLA replied to the topic Best Tablet for Landscape Architecture/Design Use in the forum TECHNOLOGY https://land8.com/forums/topic/best-tablet-for-landscape-architecturedesign-use/#post-154018 Sat, 28 Sep 2013 02:06:54 +0000 My son did this with an iPad and his finger. No stylus.

]]> 0 b3b2ad89da6ae8d0d0f2cc52d53efd6c Alec Johnson, PLA replied to the topic What's it like working in your office in the forum PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE https://land8.com/forums/topic/whats-it-like-working-in-your-office/#post-154173 Thu, 12 Sep 2013 19:21:11 +0000 I hear you Robert and Jason, but I stand by my statement. 
You are right – it may not be easy to get a job in an LA firm with 8+ years experience, but I believe if you shine brighter than other applicants, you can overcome that.
Win, place, or just enter a design competition or two. Design a new innovative site furnishing prototype and develop…[Read more]

]]> 0 c86c234d48445be88da9669c8dd58c24 Alec Johnson, PLA replied to the topic What's it like working in your office in the forum PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE https://land8.com/forums/topic/whats-it-like-working-in-your-office/#post-154176 Thu, 12 Sep 2013 02:38:32 +0000 If you’re good – you can get a job at any age. Fact.

]]> 0 8b72beec891bbc45c8721032242895d9 Alec Johnson, PLA replied to the topic PC vs MAC in the forum TECHNOLOGY https://land8.com/forums/topic/pc-vs-mac/#post-155088 Fri, 24 May 2013 23:51:43 +0000 I have a PC at my regular gig but prefer a MacBook Pro for my consulting work, which I do out of my home and a co-working space. I use AutoCad for Mac and Sketchup Pro for drafting and modeling. Artlantis and Phtotshop for 3D renderings. My MacBook has been able to handle all this and I can transfer drawings back and forth from PC with no issues.…[Read more]

]]> 0 5b8b57440aaa599cfe53f385d5a215b7 Alec Johnson, PLA replied to the topic Best Firm Website?? in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION http://land8.com/forums/topic/best-firm-website/#post-155515 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 01:54:34 +0000 SPAM?

]]> 0 96f9b2bff3e79db4e2ab360095888b1e Alec Johnson, PLA replied to the topic Can a professional LA or HR person look over my stuff. in the forum PORTFOLIO & RESUME https://land8.com/forums/topic/can-a-professional-la-or-hr-person-look-over-my-stuff/#post-157229 Fri, 22 Jun 2012 16:48:27 +0000 Sure. Send to ajamesjohnson(at)gmail.com

]]> 0 d0f2ef7146fb3d15e924aede9080acec Alec Johnson, PLA replied to the topic Non-RLA's using the title Landscape Architect in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/non-rlas-using-the-title-landscape-architect/page/10/#post-163421 Tue, 10 May 2011 18:42:42 +0000 Well said.

]]> 0 460743bfcec266a0caafb3a8a363383c Alec Johnson, PLA replied to the topic Section C and E Scores are up....good luck! in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/section-c-and-e-scores-are-up-good-luck/page/2/#post-164726 Tue, 22 Feb 2011 20:54:59 +0000 NIce work! Best of luck.

]]> 0 09b0cac9e8707ef9f6c806b685604529 Alec Johnson, PLA replied to the topic AutoCAD for Mac in the forum TECHNOLOGY https://land8.com/forums/topic/autocad-for-mac/page/2/#post-166333 Fri, 17 Dec 2010 00:42:01 +0000 Chad- I spent a couple hours last night working from home on a project drawing in AutoCad for Mac. I imported a dwg I had been working on with my work PC with no difficulty. All layers, rasters and xrefs accounted for.
The Mac interface takes a bit of getting used to, but if you can work in Cad for PC, you can work just as easily and quickly in…[Read more]

]]> 0 e607b70879d42219557ba91e4ac495dc Alec Johnson, PLA replied to the topic Science or Fiction? in the forum SUSTAINABILITY & DESIGN https://land8.com/forums/topic/science-or-fiction/#post-169331 Thu, 03 Jun 2010 00:14:58 +0000 No need to apologize Trace. I enjoy a lively discussion. There are no easy answers to complex questions.

]]> 0 060dd4781ae5b237e14f148b2598240c Alec Johnson, PLA replied to the topic Science or Fiction? in the forum SUSTAINABILITY & DESIGN https://land8.com/forums/topic/science-or-fiction/#post-169333 Wed, 02 Jun 2010 23:20:45 +0000 Word.

]]> 0 cb3870941aca74375f28f09deed171fb Alec Johnson, PLA replied to the topic Science or Fiction? in the forum SUSTAINABILITY & DESIGN https://land8.com/forums/topic/science-or-fiction/page/2/#post-169336 Wed, 02 Jun 2010 23:02:59 +0000 Wow. I maintain that the title of my discussion accurately describes my conundrum. Furthermore, my description of aforementioned conundrum was specific in it’s wording. Thanks all.

]]> 0 2e94a6397e00f544b7642536913a4aac Alec Johnson, PLA replied to the topic Science or Fiction? in the forum SUSTAINABILITY & DESIGN https://land8.com/forums/topic/science-or-fiction/page/2/#post-169337 Wed, 02 Jun 2010 22:50:43 +0000 Thanks Roland. This is exactly the same conclusion I reached. We already have a constructed wetland at the end of this treatment chain that I am convinced will remove 65%-90% of the bio-nasties. The grey water hits 2 rain gardens and travels 1000 lf down a swale to the wetlands. I was hoping to find factual proof that the rain gardens and swale…[Read more]

]]> 0 4cfb687a52020384c5038a6f7f67dfc1 Alec Johnson, PLA replied to the topic Science or Fiction? in the forum SUSTAINABILITY & DESIGN https://land8.com/forums/topic/science-or-fiction/page/2/#post-169348 Tue, 01 Jun 2010 15:05:23 +0000 For those of you who were incensed that I question the effectiveness of rain gardens and bioswales in the treatment of grey water I challenge you to show me data quantifying removal of bacteriological pollutants. I am finding the opposite. These BMP’s do not effectively treat grey water. There is hard date showing removal of nitrogen, phosphorous,…[Read more]

]]> 0 71a7066736cab0541819ff95408e0507 Alec Johnson, PLA replied to the topic Science or Fiction? in the forum SUSTAINABILITY & DESIGN https://land8.com/forums/topic/science-or-fiction/page/2/#post-169349 Sat, 29 May 2010 19:32:58 +0000 Hey thanks everybody.
I always question common knowledge.
It often breeds innovation.

]]> 0 f937873c0dae7879fb6b2f468dcb36e8 Alec Johnson, PLA replied to the topic Can You Write Good? in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/can-you-write-good/#post-171710 Fri, 15 Jan 2010 20:49:59 +0000 I am not sure if it was the economy (lots of unemployed/under-employed LA’s), or just the desire for a new, different, alternative, and relevant landscape architecture publication, that drove the great response, but I am quite pleased.

I know I said “2” regular contributors, but I couldn’t say no to the following folks…

Noah Billig – Regular…[Read more]

]]> 0 fd10f42c3e8cc21752163a7256b4ec48 Alec Johnson, PLA replied to the topic Can You Write Good? in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/can-you-write-good/#post-171712 Wed, 13 Jan 2010 20:20:56 +0000 Thanks to everyone who has responded.
I have been pleasantly surprised by the amount of interest in the project. Over 30 emails, and not all Land8Lounge members.
I have also, admittedly, been overwhelmed. I am still receiving inquiries, (as recently as 30 minutes ago as a matter of fact), and am hesitant to pull the plug on submissions today. I…[Read more]

]]> 0 ee3d7b7da671ce1deda3f4de9ae3819d Alec Johnson, PLA replied to the topic Can You Write Good? in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/can-you-write-good/#post-171714 Tue, 12 Jan 2010 22:49:00 +0000 That was not the plan Richard. However, it is a compelling idea. I think it could be a regular column.
Feel free to send me satirical LA scenarios everybody. We will see if it works.

contour@carbonproductions.net

]]> 0 9226b079808f97e996554997ac30ead4 Alec Johnson, PLA replied to the topic Can You Write Good? in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/can-you-write-good/#post-171720 Tue, 12 Jan 2010 04:46:20 +0000 Grammar is important.
Humor is necessary.
Ideas are critical.
Action is inevitable…

]]> 0 16fd4671a046048db76ddc1bc0d2c388 Alec Johnson, PLA replied to the topic Can You Write Good? in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/can-you-write-good/page/2/#post-171724 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 03:15:45 +0000 I’m actually not looking for advice on how to run my magazine.
Just looking for contributors.
I will assume you are not interested.

]]> 0 5e963c7ed605260379788537d747f32f Alec Johnson, PLA replied to the topic Can You Write Good? in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/can-you-write-good/page/2/#post-171726 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 01:09:04 +0000 OK. I know that “good” is not the proper adverb for this action.
Claudia and Eric, I am sure you both write well 😉
I guess I was subtly trying to give away the fact that the magazine will not take itself too seriously (as many design publications tend to do).
As I describe on the site, “We promise not too take ourselves too seriously. The work…[Read more]

]]> 0 17106bd6a5edfcfe5cbccfdadab4377c Alec Johnson, PLA replied to the topic Can You Write Good? in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/can-you-write-good/page/2/#post-171729 Sun, 10 Jan 2010 22:33:16 +0000 Glad to be getting a lot of responses.
I will post my final 2 choices this Wednesday, Jan. 13.

]]> 0 b3a7de47379be6b6934cedcebba828d6 Alec Johnson, PLA replied to the topic Favorite Landscape Architecture Words... Brainstorm in the forum RESEARCH http://land8.com/forums/topic/favorite-landscape-architecture-words-brainstorm/page/3/#post-173127 Fri, 28 Aug 2009 16:52:09 +0000 landform manipulation

geospatial

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