Arun Ravi

Here is some pics from the project I described below- this was from 3 months ago and is coming along nicely. Note the re-used granite that we incorporated from existing curbs on the street. The sidewalk is alternating concrete broom finish and shell agreggate wash.

Thanks, Veenu!

Alland, 
 
Something I can think of right now are, 
Pavement Cross sections, look for 
-thickness of concrete
-proper placement of filter fabric
-water proofing etc
 
Stairs
-Riser thread heights or riser tread combined dimensions
-Handrail height, end handrail wrap up
 
Gaurdrails- spacing between rails, height, minimum requirement of gaurd…[Read more]

any idea what may be some of the flaws in the construction cross sections?
steps, hardscaping, retaining walls, etc?

Great, thanks for the help!
 
I think I’m going to buy the LaGro book to start with and try to get the other ones through interlibrary loan (which never even occurred to me at first). 
 
I would eventually like to buy all of them, but that’s almost $600 for all the books (used), exam fee, and study guides, so that’ll have to wait. 

The test had questions from all four books.  I think the Site Analysis by LaGro would be the most important followed by the Booth and Russ books.  I suggest you read them all though if you are serious about passing the exam.  They are great books to have in your library for referencing throughout your career so make the investment if you can. Als…[Read more]

Jessica, you should be able to get all these books at your local library through interlibrary loan.

Jessica,
 
I have Site Analysis, and Site Planning & Design Handbook.  I read both of them, but only skimmed the Site Planning book.  Definitely read Site Analysis and get the PPI study material, and maybe the CLARB practice test.  That is what got me to pass this time.
 

hi LA iam dr hossaam fathy landscape architect and urban planner , from egypt, i have a small firm is HAA – UNITS http://www.haaunits.com. plz give me your feedbak on it and hope doing good LA co-opration with all of u

Hey Daniel – I have a quick (hopefully) question. I tried to create a shade structure, but I can’t seem to figure out how to control the direction the fabric is taking. On the attached SU file, I would like the fabric to have a downward curve (showing the gravity) and instead I have an upward curve. Is there a quick way of changing the curve……[Read more]

any intern offer in Shanghai this summer? need to find on…HELP..!

Greetings! If you get a chance today, please vote for our green roof in the 2011 Love the Earth, Plant a Green Roof photo contest – We are so close – we can’t let Chicago beat NY!!  Please vote by leaving a comment on greenroofs.com’s facebook page:  Click here to vote

Greet links, they helped a lot on a recent project. Thanks!
 

Section E LARE Review in North Carolina
 
Date/Time: May 13-15, 2011 (25 hours)
 
Description:
Through lecture, group discussion, and practice exercises, this intensive three day course focuses on preparing students to take Section E: Grading & Drainage of the Landscape Architects Registration Examination. The course includes a look at how the p…[Read more]

Thanks for your photos Chris.  Deadrick street looks great!
Kevin– yes, we are installing planters over storm inlets. 
Any feedback is appreciated.

Thanks Tim and Cynthia. Next webinar will really get into strategic thinking about perspectives and drawing composition – my favorites! I’ll cook up some more video clips and hopefully control the camera focus a bit more than in last night’s program.

Webinar was really great – nice mix of refresher and new info. So helpful to keep up to date on materials and processes and see through Jim’s crystal ball into the future.

Great webinar last night, Jim!  Looking forward to part 2 next week!

Date change to Saturday May 7, 2011 for LARE Review Study Session – Section C & E in Baton Rouge, LA.
See post below on April 1 for all other information (time, place, fee, contact, etc.)

LARE Review Study Session- Section C & EThe Louisiana Chapter ASLA is hosting review sessions for the upcoming LARE exam for sections C&E on Saturday, April 9 from 8:30 am to 3:45 pm at the Shaw Center for the Arts, 2nd Floor, located at 100 Lafayette Street, Baton Rouge, LA.The session is taught by Matt Mathes, ASLA, PPI Author LARE study…[Read more]