Groups – Activity – Brian Kang

A.Corry posted an update in the group L.A.R.E. – ANYTHING GOES 14 years, 9 months ago

Good work Brandon! Troy says he’ll teach you the secret handshake now!

Clayton Munson posted an update in the group L.A.R.E. – ANYTHING GOES 14 years, 9 months ago

Can anybody suggest books that go further into explaining all the different insurances that have to be carried?

Clayton Munson posted an update in the group L.A.R.E. – ANYTHING GOES 14 years, 9 months ago

WooHOO!!!! I passed all mine!!!!!!!!

Sarah Rivenburgh posted an update in the group L.A.R.E. – ANYTHING GOES 14 years, 9 months ago

Way to go Brandon!! That was a pretty serious battle you faught!! Congrats! and Well done!

Brandon Reed, CVO, ASLA / Rooftop and Urban Designer / Landscape Architect posted an update in the group L.A.R.E. – ANYTHING GOES 14 years, 9 months ago

I am happy to say two words to y’all…..I PASSED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It is the BEST MOST AMAZING feeling in the world…..To all those who are still struggling through the testing process….stick with it!!! I took the grading portion 10 times….I repeat 10 times…..DON’T QUIT!!!!! It is worth it I promise!!!

Michele Wurm posted an update in the group L.A.R.E. – ANYTHING GOES 14 years, 9 months ago

Yep, scores are posted! Finally!

Jordan Lockman posted an update in the group L.A.R.E. – ANYTHING GOES 14 years, 9 months ago

Scores are posted.

Gita Adriani Putri posted an update in the group Laughing at landscape architecture 14 years, 9 months ago

LOL Dawid.. You Rockss!! Very Funny…

Clayton Munson posted an update in the group L.A.R.E. – ANYTHING GOES 14 years, 9 months ago

Has anybody heard when the scores from December test are going to be released? The website says Feb 19.

Graham Johnstone posted an update in the group Hong Kong Landscape Architecture 14 years, 9 months ago

Hello all,

I am a Landscape Architect / Designer based in Shanghai. I’ve joined this group because I am seriously interested in undertaking the PPE to become a professional member of HKILA.
Does anyone here have any experience with gaining this qualification, or similar aspirations? If so I would really value the chance to chat with you to learn…[Read more]

Marin Ginev posted an update in the group Middle East Landscape 14 years, 9 months ago

Kevin,
As you are aware there are different sources useful for different type of projects especially nowadays when a lot of different companies are registered in Qatar and Abu Dhabi.
Could you please state something for your project/s and I will try to find you some information. I mean type of project, size, approximate cost, timeframe, location…[Read more]

Kevin Wegner posted an update in the group Middle East Landscape 14 years, 9 months ago

Greetings–

While I do not live in the middle east I am working on projects in Qatar and Abu Dhabi and am trying to get a sense of how to proceed in a meaningful way. I’ve worked abroad before and have had positive and negative experiences with trying to be as ‘local’ as possible. So far my impression of Qatar is to be sensitive to the climate…[Read more]

Oona Johnsen posted an update in the group LEED in Landscape Architecture 14 years, 9 months ago

Thank you Eric for your feedback – invaluable information since many have been asking about the LEED GA exam.

Eric Shepley posted an update in the group LEED in Landscape Architecture 14 years, 9 months ago

Just sat for the GA Exam and passed on the first attempt. It’s definitely distilled down from the old version of the exams. From my perspective the LEED GA is a great credential for LAs to have the distinction, but without having to go through the specialty portions that are beyond our typical work. Sustainable Sites is where I’m placing my emphasis.

Heather L. Venhaus posted an update in the group Residential Design Group 14 years, 9 months ago

In response to John’s question “how would you propose to reduce emissions and increase sequestration through design” in addition to my comments below about how to reduce greenhouse gas emissions – landscapes can also play an active role in sequestering carbon through thoughtful plant selection and soil stewardship. Research has shown that…[Read more]

Heather L. Venhaus posted an update in the group Residential Design Group 14 years, 9 months ago

I believe the solution is to first accept the dual responsibility built landscapes hold in both causing environmental degradation AND protecting and restoring the ecosystem services we depend upon.

I agree with David, we can not and should not eliminate turf completely from our landscapes. There are many scenarios where mowed lawn is the best…[Read more]

John C. Barney posted an update in the group Residential Design Group 14 years, 9 months ago

I have not read the article, Heather, David and Reid, but I think the basic point is good one — maintenance should be consideration in designing a “sustainable residential landscape.” Even here in the SW, we will design what we think is a more sustainable landscape, and put in a water harvesting swale with cobbles. As it turns out the maintenance…[Read more]