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Jolma Architects wrote a new post, Is Biodiversity in Cities Important? 1 week, 6 days ago
We all know biodiversity is important. Much has been written about it in both scientific literature and public media. But how important is it? What role does biodiversity have to play in our cities?
To answer […]
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J. Robert (Bob) Wainner replied to the topic Landscape Designer Prices in the forum PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE 1 month, 1 week ago
As I mentioned…..regardless of the “Design Fee”, if would be sure that “every” Project I designed first had a “written Contract…signed & dated by both parties”. It’s just good business. Include “Scope of Design Services:, Fee, When the Fee is to be paid, Clause for Revision time (hourly rate), Hourly fee for Site visits & Site Meetings;…[Read more]
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J. Robert (Bob) Wainner replied to the topic Landscape Designer Prices in the forum PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Hello Andrew….You’ve made several very good points here. The only thing I question is your statement about “State Laws” controlling how much $$$ Landscape Architects can charge up front. I’ve just never heard of that issue before. My concern over the years is that “some Clients” after you have spent many hours creating a “Preliminary Landscape…[Read more]
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J. Robert (Bob) Wainner and
Amber are now friends 1 month, 2 weeks ago
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J. Robert (Bob) Wainner replied to the topic Landscape Designer Prices in the forum PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Hi Amber…You’re more than welcome. Yes, I really feel strongly about getting 50% of the Design Fee up front (with a written (signed & dated Contract)…The contract isn’t “personal”, just good business practice. And, when a Client puts up 50% of the Design fee..they have skin in the game. Some Clients will take advantage of some Landscape…[Read more]
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J. Robert (Bob) Wainner replied to the topic Landscape Designer Prices in the forum PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Hello Amber….Your question is a good one. For me, I practiced @ 2 Landscape Architecture Firms for about 13 yrs..then, went on my own in 1991 @ Age 41 (a 1 man Design Firm). Over the past 10 years, a majority of my design projects have been “virtual”,,.as I work out of my home.
The time it takes to design any project really depends on the…[Read more]
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J. Robert (Bob) Wainner's profile was updated 2 months, 2 weeks ago
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J. Robert (Bob) Wainner's profile was updated 2 months, 2 weeks ago
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J. Robert (Bob) Wainner's profile was updated 2 months, 2 weeks ago
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Jolma Architects wrote a new post, How to Avoid Social Segregation in Play Spaces 3 months, 1 week ago
Built environment professionals have an opportunity to influence not only the physical environment but also the societies that use the spaces we create. Much has been written in recent popular media regarding […]
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Jolma Architects wrote a new post, How to Avoid the Pitfalls of Gentrification 11 months, 1 week ago
Gentrification is a term that emerged in the mid-1960s to explain the demographic and social changes that some neighborhoods in the London were experiencing. Since then, a vast number of articles and essays on […]
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Jolma Architects and
Stephanie Roa are now friends 1 year ago
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Jolma Architects wrote a new post, How Public Open Space Reactivates the City 1 year, 1 month ago
Public open spaces are vital for understanding cities. They are the main environments for citizens’ interaction and stimulation. While cities create the physical environment for social life, public spaces work as […]
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Some very simple research and understanding of the project will answer your question – rather than follow the norm and preconceived ideas of ‘right and wrong’ the designers engaged directly with the community and THEY defined what went where, how and why. The designers took the approach of facilitating the outcome the neighbourhood wanted.
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Jolma Architects wrote a new post, How Circular Economy Can Build Sustainability 1 year, 3 months ago
The circular economy seeks to move beyond traditional manufacture, use, and dispose culture to build resilience into systems, products and services throughout their lifecycle and beyond. In this article, we look […]
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Jolma Architects wrote a new post, Tampere: The Most Exciting City You've Never Heard Of 1 year, 4 months ago
Tampere (Finland’s second city) is the largest inland city in the Nordic region, serving an area containing over 505,000 inhabitants. With a long and productive industrial heritage, Tampere is the fastest growing […]
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Hi Bob,
Thanks for your comment. The investment has come from a mixture of local and international business and the local city council, so not directly national. We’re not economists, so we cannot comment directly on foreign aid, but some quick googling found that as a % of GDP the US gives a large amount (total as GDP 1.67% in 2013). As a percentage of gros national income, Finland gives 0.55% and the US 0.19% of their respective incomes (OECD, 2013: https://www.oecd.org/dac/stats/documentupload/ODA%202013%20Tables%20and%20Charts%20En.pdf). -
And who’s paying for this – China?
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Linescapes wrote a new post, How to Draw Landscapes (Like a Landscape Architect) 1 year, 5 months ago
There is a big difference between taking a snapshot with your smartphone or taking time to draw something: the former you will likely forget, and the latter you will remember. Why is that? Drawing forces you to […]
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Great tutorial and I love the video.
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Hey Tim,
I’m glad you like it!
– Gasper
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We use Linescapes as preparatory material for our intensive seminar in Japanese garden arts here at Portland Japanese Garden. Because our program attracts landscape practitioners of all types — some are contractors or horticulturalists, for example, and not all of them draw — it’s great preparation and really helps reduce the phobia of doing the drawing assignments we give them! We’re fans.
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Dear Kristin,
this is amazing and flattering to hear! It would be great to see the work you do there.
Best,
Gasper
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Linescapes wrote a new post, Improve Your Drawing Skills: Perspective and Proportions 1 year, 9 months ago
CAD has been a standard in the profession for decades, planing in virtual reality is around the corner and everyone can take snapshots of views they want to remember with their smartphones. But we want to talk to […]
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Jolma Architects wrote a new post, How Landscape Architecture and Urban Design Can Reduce Crime 1 year, 10 months ago
Crime is a perennial problem facing many inner-city areas. Antisocial behaviour and crime are major factors affecting urban decay, property prices, and quality of life. In this article, we investigate how […]
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Jolma Architects wrote a new post, Future Housing Solutions for Evolving Cities 1 year, 12 months ago
In an increasingly technological age, we are seeing many high-tech innovations invade our homes. Devices are becoming more and more intelligent, allowing us to alter the temperature, humidity, and lighting of our […]
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Hi Bob,
Thank you for your comments. When it comes to costs it can be very difficult to compare true like for like internationally, not to mention the issue of the projects representing different types of future housing from block design to residential and mixed-use building right down to single-family dwellings. I’m not sure what value costs would really add to the article.
Perhaps you could write that article about a conservative approach to design solutions that has a positive impact on the issues raised. I would be interested in reading it.
Best regards,
Ashley
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