Andrew Spiering

This is quite innovative. Do you find older kids are using this more?

This is awesome! I like all of the natural elements that the kids can engage.

This is fantastic! Do you see a wide-range of age groups using this playground?

Great concept!

These are all excellent playgrounds! I would be happy to visit any of them….

Does anyone else have a favorite playground?

You can add sites, as well. You can find instructions, here – http://www.land8lounge.com/profiles/blogs/new-feature-landscape

Ya, Graphic Sketchbook is a good one for 2D images with a hand-rendered look.

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Hope this helps…

I just created a map for us to locate projects around the world. Check it out here – http://www.land8lounge.com/map

Okay, so I will be the first to answer my own question… : )

Lookout Cove at The Bay Area Discovery Museum

This 2.5-acre outdoor, interactive exploration area features natural, cultural and built icons of the Bay Area, as well as five site-specific artistic works commissioned for the Cove. The one above is the “Willow Sculpture” by Patrick Dougherty.

Are you making an announcement, or, wanting to engage in discussion? This sounds more like a blog post than a forum discussion.

I believe certificate programs (at least UC Berkeley Extesion) fall under the same jurisdiction. A year ago, UCBX was in danger of losing their accreditation. The students were in a frenzy because of it…

Good question. I am finishing up my certificate at UC Berkeley Extension and am happy with my experience there. However, if I were to do it all over again, I would have gotten my Master’s degree instead. I say that because a Master’s program is usually 2-3 years while an extension program can drag on for more than 4 years (I am approaching five…[Read more]

Short and to the point.

Here is a resource that might be useful: http://www.communitygarden.org

The HOA might also be concerned that the garden will not be maintained after a period of time and turn back into an eyesore. It would be important to get enough people caring for it that when tenants move or lose interest there will be others to take their place.

Every tool you can have under your belt the better… I know Autocad very well since it was the standard at the last two firms I worked for. At the last firm I talked them into getting Land F/X which is super easy to learn and speeds up production time. With that, I learned SketchUp (another easy program to learn). However, I am learning…[Read more]

If you are still in the market to buy a photoshop suite, Studica has great deals for students, teachers, and schools. Check their prices out here

G-sky is a reputable company that focuses on living wall structures. Planting Green Roofs and Living Walls looks like a good resource, as well. Check it out here.

Also, we have a group started by Jason King that would be of interest to you – http://www.land8lounge.com/group/vegitecture

Hope this helps!

Great idea! Just to be clear, are you wanting a map that shows all of the places around the world that a landscape architect would want to visit? Gardens, parks, plazas, campuses, etc…?