Benjamin Payne

Benjamin Payne replied to the topic Swainsona Formosa in the forum PLANTS & HORTICULTURE 12 years, 8 months ago

The flower’s really pretty, but I think the caps are scaring some people away.

Benjamin Payne replied to the topic What can an LA do that an architect cannot, and vice versa? in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION 12 years, 8 months ago

Iowa State. The first year’s curriculum is centered around foundational studios, before students apply to a program following that first year. It’s excellent for me because I’ll get a real taste for what field I wish to study before I commit.

Benjamin Payne replied to the topic Educational Prairie for High School in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION 13 years, 1 month ago

Thanks for the advice! Does anyone know if tallgrass prairie can coexist with shortgrass prairie?

Benjamin Payne replied to the topic Some questions from a high school senior in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION 13 years, 3 months ago

Good point, I’ll keep that in mind. I know I can trust Illinois, though. If they were restructuring to a 4+2 program in LA, like in the architecture program, they would have probably transitioned to a BSLA.

Benjamin Payne replied to the topic Some questions from a high school senior in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION 13 years, 3 months ago

Funny you should say that, because I spent two weeks at the U of I’s Discover Architecture summer program. It was a lot of fun, and it reassured me about my future plans. I’ve come to appreciate the countless hours we spent in the studio, drafting and altering our design projects. I knew that the those technical stages would be one of the deciding…[Read more]