Land8 | Brian Hochstein | Activity https://land8.com/members/brianhochstein/activity/ Activity feed for Brian Hochstein. Fri, 10 Apr 2026 13:50:42 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=6.0.0 en-US 30 hourly 2 805abb5257b56fe04c816202e95b155b Brian Hochstein posted an update in the group Kansas State University: Last day for early bird registration for Central States […] https://land8.com/activity/p/19428/ Fri, 13 Apr 2012 15:19:27 +0000 Last day for early bird registration for Central States Conference!  Save some money and knock out a bunch of continuing education credits.  We will see you there!

]]> 0 e0c7c294ba142fc9d51192d2d0b05e1b Brian Hochstein posted an update in the group Kansas State University: 2012 Central States Conference will be held May 2nd-4th in […] https://land8.com/activity/p/19429/ Wed, 04 Apr 2012 21:32:49 +0000 2012 Central States Conference will be held May 2nd-4th in Kansas City.  More information here: Central States. Great speakers, great event!

]]> 0 ff220e4547c1c4b6d181da7570a24b5b Brian Hochstein posted an update in the group Kansas State University: Save the date! Be on the lookout for information for […] https://land8.com/activity/p/19431/ Thu, 13 Oct 2011 20:27:38 +0000 Save the date! Be on the lookout for information for “Landscapade”.  A reason for LA alumni to come back to campus, socialize and enjoy KSU take on Iowa State.  December 3-4.

]]> 0 ceb0542f00f4688ea5f734a0a7faafdd Brian Hochstein replied to the topic We Need Some New Blood! in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/we-need-some-new-blood/#post-160230 Fri, 30 Sep 2011 21:30:34 +0000 You are discounting the “lurkers”.  I love reading but don’t have time to post.  I know better.  If I post I will get caught up in long drawn out debates that are fun but time consuming…         
 
I just did it, didn’t I?  I posted. Now I am screwed.

]]> 0 a4a2324f7cd0847018c8f85a02ea4778 Brian Hochstein replied to the topic Opportunity knocks for us all! EPA Survey for stormwater projects in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/opportunity-knocks-for-us-all-epa-survey-for-stormwater-projects-2/#post-164369 Thu, 10 Mar 2011 22:44:56 +0000 If you or your firm has done a project that fits this criteria submit it.  It will not take long and ASLA needs lots of case studies!

]]> 0 2806283989796b42ec55965793cc0bed Brian Hochstein replied to the topic Time to Panic? -> LAM March 2011: "Leaping Into What?" in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/time-to-panic-lam-march-2011-leaping-into-what/page/2/#post-164433 Thu, 10 Mar 2011 22:39:26 +0000 Ditto.

]]> 0 2cbac28c7a13f8b0725270661575a336 Brian Hochstein replied to the topic A crappy job is better than no job at all....right? How low would you go? in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/a-crappy-job-is-better-than-no-job-at-all-right-how-low-would-you-go/page/3/#post-165222 Thu, 10 Feb 2011 17:04:29 +0000 Check out “The Dip” by Seth Godin.  It is on my reading list, just haven’t got to it yet.
 
Here is what the author says about his book:
 
“It’s a mind grenade, a little bit of insight that will help you see what’s causing your organization (or you) to get stuck. Here’s the official description:
The old saying is wrong-winners do quit, and qu…[Read more]

]]> 0 b9b1638b88785895a0b1acd6aa2a422d Brian Hochstein posted an update in the group PGASLA -Prairie Gateway Chapter of ASLA: PGASLA will be trying to send out information through a wide […] https://land8.com/activity/p/16431/ Tue, 19 Oct 2010 15:13:38 +0000 PGASLA will be trying to send out information through a wide network of forums, Land8Lounge being one of them. Look for updates and additional information soon.

]]> 0 46c673f18ad3d4fa8ab6bbfcdb458fd5 Brian Hochstein replied to the topic Politics and Professional Practice - keep it to yourself or wear your heart on your sleeve? in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/politics-and-professional-practice-keep-it-to-yourself-or-wear-your-heart-on-your-sleeve/#post-168331 Thu, 12 Aug 2010 15:26:19 +0000 (Full Disclosure: I had a candidate MAGNET on my vehicle during the last presidential election) I agree with most others that politics and bumper stickers need to stay out of the work enviroment. BUT the problem is not with the political leanings or beliefs of others. I welcome conversation with others with a different opinion.

In my opinion, the…[Read more]

]]> 0 cf165b423a7efed9fd209cbf5082a846 Brian Hochstein replied to the topic "Deliverables" in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION http://land8.com/forums/topic/deliverables/#post-168300 Thu, 12 Aug 2010 01:48:40 +0000 I have been working as a professional for 6 years. So I guess that puts me in the “savvy” tier. In my six years I have seen small changes in the form of deliverables. The same plans and details go out but I have seen additions to the design set as necessary. Items such as models in sketchup, vast graphic improvement in computer renderings and…[Read more]

]]> 0 bfac8a7bcf910977e8735a047fbf769a Brian Hochstein replied to the topic Corrugated Steel Retaining Wall... in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/corrugated-steel-retaining-wall/#post-168304 Wed, 11 Aug 2010 19:14:28 +0000 I like the pile idea. I have only set walls on top of the retainined area. It would be sweet to pull that out of the ground (in the right style and context of course).

]]> 0 139d3c3926a6e1ba52ec279087624149 Brian Hochstein replied to the topic Changing Factory 'image' using Landscape Design in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/changing-factory-image-using-landscape-design/#post-168364 Thu, 05 Aug 2010 16:20:46 +0000 Check out some of the green walls being installed in Europe. They can change the scale of buildings in a hurry. Also check out Gas Works Park in Seattle Washington.

I agree, without knowing what the site looks like I am guessing at what might work.

]]> 0 1b94de8a866599f00b9de05307db3159 Brian Hochstein replied to the topic ASLA and the Economy: The saga continues.... in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/asla-and-the-economy-the-saga-continues/#post-169164 Wed, 30 Jun 2010 18:19:22 +0000 I think Eddie is great for our profession and we should use any and all means necessary to continue exposure. I think Eddie might not like you saying he went to LSU though. I am sure it is a great school and everything but he actually graduated from The Ohio State University. He also has an MBA from Northwestern. I think he is a solid “Big 10” guy. : )

]]> 0 2ec6ba9b4b1981d9e2e1470b85677fd0 Brian Hochstein replied to the topic ASLA and the Economy: The saga continues.... in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/asla-and-the-economy-the-saga-continues/page/2/#post-169167 Wed, 30 Jun 2010 13:51:09 +0000 In general just being a celebrity does not warrant an honorary membership. But Brad Pitt has funded Make it Right, a group dedicated to building 150 green homes in New Orleans. The foundation has a landscape architect on staff. Sounds to me like the staff should educate Mr. Pitt about landscape architecture. This endeavor is among other…[Read more]

]]> 0 acec9b6a4eddb45b6774144d2611522f Brian Hochstein replied to the topic Homeless shelter in the forum SUSTAINABILITY & DESIGN https://land8.com/forums/topic/homeless-shelter/page/2/#post-169531 Mon, 24 May 2010 15:00:24 +0000 Shipping containers, off of the ground with a simple foundation, oriented to keep air moving or be closed from elements. Create various uses, sleeping quarters, restrooms, kitchens. Power with renewables.

The problem with this idea? Too permanent. It would take an accepting population and help from the community. But a metal shipping container…[Read more]

]]> 0 0acb35d4424b67c5bf08a3e8ae01b36a Brian Hochstein replied to the topic Sustainable Stone? in the forum SUSTAINABILITY & DESIGN https://land8.com/forums/topic/sustainable-stone/#post-169620 Thu, 20 May 2010 13:48:44 +0000 And on the lighter side of this discussion, The Onion weighs in…http://www.theonion.com/articles/geologists-we-may-be-slowly-running-out-of-rocks,17341/

In all seriousness, working with a local stone supplier that you trust is what has worked for me when using natural stone. I love the concrete comments though. There are so many things that can…[Read more]

]]> 0 0e9f314a4e6eb540df833e7fcf6c4063 Brian Hochstein replied to the topic Residential Market in Your Area? in the forum PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE https://land8.com/forums/topic/residential-market-in-your-area/#post-172546 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:51:09 +0000 OK, so I found one of my online digital reads. Look for “Housing Giants” a publication of Reed Business Information. It seems to come out a couple times a month. This months main piece is on “Home Prices Improve in 17 of 20 Metros”. There is a lot of information but you are going to have to pick through it. Here is the subscription…[Read more]

]]> 0 84221f0feb42b93decc1327dc0c331c2 Brian Hochstein replied to the topic Residential Market in Your Area? in the forum PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE https://land8.com/forums/topic/residential-market-in-your-area/#post-172551 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 02:48:30 +0000 I’m in KC. Doesn’t exist except in the high end market and some independent living. Single family is pretty much dead. Not much is moving with credit markets locked up and no real demand. As far as residential construction there are a few e-mail newsletters out there. If I can find some of them that I have gotten in the past I will post them.

]]> 0 ba36656a91d07b19f364f23ff7f714ca Brian Hochstein replied to the topic ramps for cars in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/ramps-for-cars/#post-172731 Thu, 08 Oct 2009 19:32:35 +0000 Fantastic find. I enjoyed the creativity.

]]> 0 c817a23c7e9bdb33e9f37e3d5937178f Brian Hochstein replied to the topic Did CLARB get hacked? in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/did-clarb-get-hacked/#post-173136 Fri, 28 Aug 2009 14:28:41 +0000 Good news. It just looks like CLARB is terrible at writing e-mails, including major typos like misspelling their web address. They issued a new e-mail clarifying their errors. I would still follow the good advice to type or search out the web address rather than click a link received in an e-mail.

]]> 0 df051d75acda1c09a87e6da0b77303d8 Brian Hochstein replied to the topic Did CLARB get hacked? in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/did-clarb-get-hacked/#post-173137 Thu, 27 Aug 2009 13:07:17 +0000 Good to know that others have received this e-mail. Hopefully they didn’t get any information from anyone.

]]> 0 7bf8167be71d00f13749837071f355b8 Brian Hochstein replied to the topic Experience necessary before starting your own practice? in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/experience-necessary-before-starting-your-own-practice/#post-173221 Thu, 20 Aug 2009 18:19:55 +0000 Nick, I am totally following you.

Let me elaborate on a couple of my factors briefly as I may have been confusing. When it comes to experience I completely agree that you do not need to be a master. I was more saying do you have a decent amount of experience? Have you done this and feel comfortable with the entire process? Then you can adapt to…[Read more]

]]> 0 cd414237c1edbad2790a3ee8a0c961d9 Brian Hochstein replied to the topic Experience necessary before starting your own practice? in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/experience-necessary-before-starting-your-own-practice/page/2/#post-173226 Thu, 20 Aug 2009 17:46:28 +0000 You asked for the minimum amount of experience. I think that it in nearly impossible to guage when to start a business based on solely your experience. It makes the query simple but hard to answer. My opinion is that if you looked a 4 key factors: experience, licensure, networking and niche you could probably decide whether or not you were ready.…[Read more]

]]> 0 bbe0bbbf8123575212f630008b01afd6 Brian Hochstein replied to the topic The Economy and Marketing: August 12th Chat Conversation in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/the-economy-and-marketing-august-12th-chat-conversation/#post-173307 Wed, 12 Aug 2009 21:45:47 +0000 I wish that I could have been a part of the conversation but the timing doesn’t work very well with my schedule. That being said it sounds like it was a solid conversation.

Here is my question on the topic (I would really like any principals or decision makers to answer this if they can): How do you do more than network? I am a big believer in…[Read more]

]]> 0 495d68a45e34b54b19f1d8df787dc00f Brian Hochstein replied to the topic Are Landscape Architects Just Being Used As Graphic Designers/Visualisers in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/are-landscape-architects-just-being-used-as-graphic-designersvisualisers/page/2/#post-173502 Thu, 06 Aug 2009 14:44:24 +0000 Graphic design, 3D and other responsibilities are a niche, a specialization. First and foremost we are landscape architects. Almost everyone gravitates toward specializations from that point.

It sounds like you have been pulled into a lot of graphic work/3d modeling. It also sounds like you don’t like it. I don’t know your exact situation but as…[Read more]

]]> 0 3bdd30197dbcce0afba2dc9ffde74948 Brian Hochstein posted an update in the group Kansas State University: Professor Stephanie A. Rolley, FASLA, AICP, has been […] https://land8.com/activity/p/19436/ Thu, 25 Jun 2009 14:52:57 +0000 Professor Stephanie A. Rolley, FASLA, AICP, has been selected to head the Department of Landscape Architecture/Regional and Community Planning at Kansas State University.

Rolley, whose appointment is effective June 14, 2009, will succeed Dan Donelin. He is retiring at the end of June and has served as department head since 1995.

A K-State…[Read more]

]]> 0 0c385bda13f077545c12c375dcc49a33 Brian Hochstein posted an update in the group Kansas State University: Congratulations to Professor Day! https://land8.com/activity/p/19437/ Thu, 25 Jun 2009 14:51:45 +0000 Congratulations to Professor Day!

]]> 0 b314be330ba517a07276aad48242f8cb Brian Hochstein posted an update in the group Kansas State University: The Jot D. Carpenter Teaching Medal: Dennis J. Day, […] https://land8.com/activity/p/19438/ Thu, 25 Jun 2009 14:51:07 +0000 The Jot D. Carpenter Teaching Medal: Dennis J. Day, FASLA
Dennis J. Day, FASLA, professor of landscape architecture at Kansas State University, will receive the Jot D. Carpenter Teaching Medal for his sustained and significant contributions to landscape architecture education. Day taught landscape architecture construction for more than 40 years…[Read more]

]]> 0 b9619d7baeb17e1a19ff33ac8297de25 Brian Hochstein replied to the topic Is LEED Enough? in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/is-leed-enough/#post-173923 Tue, 23 Jun 2009 19:44:50 +0000 I also understand the defense of LEED. If I had invested the time and money to become a LEED AP I would have to think hard before not defending it. I feel that many of the people vehemently defending this program are in this position.

I have looked into being an AP for years, been involved on some projects and even filled out the templates. I…[Read more]

]]> 0 b53da7b2964ae0501235ecccd966b7e5 Brian Hochstein replied to the topic Is LEED Enough? in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/is-leed-enough/#post-173927 Tue, 23 Jun 2009 19:07:19 +0000 Marc,

Thanks for finding this and posting. The article sums up my core concerns with LEED. I have always felt that there is no true accountability and the focus is actually on the reward of a LEED designation rather than creating more efficient spaces.

I have many other concerns that I won’t bring up here but I do think that it is time to…[Read more]

]]> 0 0c1a703b4e0a8edcfeea650d6e0dbcc8 Brian Hochstein replied to the topic BIM in Landscape Architecture in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/bim-in-landscape-architecture-2/page/2/#post-174435 Mon, 27 Apr 2009 16:15:22 +0000 Anybody use or try LandFX? Thoughts? I am going to see there software presentation this week and wonder if it accomplishes any BIM aspects.

]]> 0 6502fbb9f8c1cdca56e6e30a8177874d Brian Hochstein posted an update in the group Kansas State University: I thought it was about time to get this on here. Welcome and […] https://land8.com/activity/p/19439/ Wed, 25 Mar 2009 21:41:22 +0000 I thought it was about time to get this on here. Welcome and invite everyone you know!

]]> 0 be98a7089ad9def09f052f382fc0341e Brian Hochstein replied to the topic Colleges, degrees, and career planning questions in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/colleges-degrees-and-career-planning-questions/#post-174683 Wed, 25 Mar 2009 13:59:55 +0000 My personal opinion is that design training in conjunction with construction techniques is the most critical component of a good education. I have learned almost everything else on the side or out of interest. She will most likely get a well rounded exposure to everything necessary and then will probably gravitate to some specific area of…[Read more]

]]> 0 b90d461eb4c114f40fe3c531c5a2e85a Brian Hochstein replied to the topic Colleges, degrees, and career planning questions in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/colleges-degrees-and-career-planning-questions/#post-174688 Tue, 24 Mar 2009 00:46:12 +0000 Great idea looking for answers here. I can’t help much with the East Coast factor. I am a graduate of Kansas State. I did work in Washington DC for a short time and become familiar with Penn State and Virginia Tech’s programs. I thought both were very solid. Each school is going to have something they are strongest at. For instance, K-State is…[Read more]

]]> 0 8941f411fec8114c2ca08c910be1d8df Brian Hochstein replied to the topic Landscape Architecture magazine wants to know: How are you coping with the recession? in the forum RESEARCH https://land8.com/forums/topic/landscape-architecture-magazine-wants-to-know-how-are-you-coping-with-the-recession/#post-174993 Fri, 20 Mar 2009 15:12:16 +0000 I love landscape architecture. I have been fortunate to retain a solid job through the economy so far. I have had to learn new skills and have been working on a lot more civil based work. My plan for this fall is to diversify and get my masters in community development. I feel that it is the right time for me to expand my skill set and review what…[Read more]

]]> 0 d5a94144a3624935e4c19f8d83d872c1 Brian Hochstein replied to the topic Anyone designed and sold site furnishings? in the forum DETAILS & MATERIALS https://land8.com/forums/topic/anyone-designed-and-sold-site-furnishings/#post-175787 Wed, 18 Feb 2009 01:37:55 +0000 Thanks for all of the great thoughts everyone! Dennis is there a reference that I should look to for copywriting design or should I just look at the copywriting process in general. I am trying to get this idea incorporated into a project and have met with a manufacturer, who also recommended I try to get a prototype built into a project. Thanks…[Read more]

]]> 0 582c09b1978a4c6bedee99d37e1ea9bd Brian Hochstein replied to the topic Landscape Architecture Magazine - Looking for Article? in the forum PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE https://land8.com/forums/topic/landscape-architecture-magazine-looking-for-article/#post-175588 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 17:11:39 +0000 Bravo, bravo.

I just don’t want to say “I thought of that.” a few years down the road.

]]> 0 6bb5e1bf1cf81118ce581c48963a7201 Brian Hochstein replied to the topic Anyone designed and sold site furnishings? in the forum DETAILS & MATERIALS https://land8.com/forums/topic/anyone-designed-and-sold-site-furnishings/#post-175793 Thu, 18 Dec 2008 19:05:19 +0000 This topic has had my brain going for a while. If we design a unique feature, that is replicable, like a trash enclosure, and that trash enclosure is different in design from anything out there how do you protect it? Patents are expensive and I am pretty sure not applicable for 99% of what I am thinking about. Imitation may be the most sincere…[Read more]

]]> 0 d64523c203a0dedc7e507f9c007eb718 Brian Hochstein replied to the topic MARKETING REPS in the forum PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE https://land8.com/forums/topic/marketing-reps/#post-176004 Mon, 24 Nov 2008 19:18:30 +0000 It always depends on who the customer is. It is difficult to sell our product like more traditional sales services. I would think in the long run a marketing representative would not pay off. I am not saying it wouldn’t work, just that the payoff may not be that great. I think LA’s fill this role as another of the many hats that we wear. We get…[Read more]

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