Ben Holmes

Ben Holmes replied to the topic Need help deciding which college for undergrad in the forum EDUCATION 7 years, 7 months ago

My two cents is to go somewhere that is going to prepare you to be the type of Landscape Architect you want to be. I was naive to this when I went to school. I went to Oregon and they were heavier in the research side of the profession. I have colleagues that went to Georgia that was more focused construction and on passing the licensure ex…[Read more]

Ben Holmes replied to the topic ASLA dues in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION 7 years, 7 months ago

Thanks for the responses. I can relate to the sentiment here. I have been in the same mindset for some years now. What does ASLA do for me? Is it there for the 1%? I look at it as I pay $370/year for a magazine that is 75% advertisement. While at the same time I see dwindling respect in our governments local and national for the Lands…[Read more]

Ben Holmes replied to the topic LARE TESTING HOAX!? in the forum PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE 11 years, 1 month ago

Why would I have a problem with a corporation based solely on profiting off of us and not promoting the profession? I think it is awesome.

Ben Holmes replied to the topic CLARB LARE Scoring in the forum PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE 11 years, 1 month ago

Is there any part of the licensure process that is not ridiculous and stupid?