Brittany Brock Birdsong

Brittany Brock Birdsong replied to the topic Unemployed? How do you keep yourself busy and trained? in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION 14 years ago

I became a LEED-AP and took some time learning more about native plants in my area. I finally took a part time unpaid internship at an architecture firm and that’s been the best way to keep my skills active. It’s better for me to be building experience and relationships which will eventually help me get a paying job than staying at home l…[Read more]
Brittany Brock Birdsong replied to the topic AutoCAD construction drawings in portfolio? in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION 14 years ago

I am curious about everyone else’s response to this. First of all, who is your portfolio aimed at? Schools, or potential employers? I currently also have a few construction details in my portfolio. I have restricted them to one page and I find most people just use it as recognition that you can do construction documents. These showcase what you…[Read more]
Brittany Brock Birdsong replied to the topic International Plant Database? in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION 14 years, 1 month ago

Thanks! Unfortunately the Morocco section says it has no plants right now. Looks like a hugely informational site. Just wondering if there are any sites out there where you can search by location or climate zone rather than species name.
Brittany Brock Birdsong replied to the topic Design Firms Recommendation – High-end Golf Villa Development in China in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION 14 years, 1 month ago

Check out EcoLand- they’re an architecture, planning, and landscape design company in Beijing. http://www.ecoland.cn/Guidepage.html
The page is in Mandarin but maybe you can find more information online. I worked there a few years ago…great firm.
Brittany Brock Birdsong posted an update in the group Portfolios and Resumes – Design Strategies 14 years, 1 month ago

Can I get some feedback on my current resume? I’m applying to graduate programs for next fall and can you use all the advice I can take on tweaking it. Thanks!!Brittany Resume Fall 2010.pdf
Brittany Brock Birdsong replied to the topic PARIS! in the forum PLACES & SPACES 14 years, 2 months ago

I’m loving this post since I’m currently living in Paris for 4 months! If you’re looking for contemporary, I would check out the Pompidou. If you want I have a great book of descriptions of LA projects made for the LSU field trip a could years ago I can send to you if you message me.
Brittany Brock Birdsong replied to the topic State of the Profession in the forum PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE 14 years, 2 months ago

I just wanted to put in some two cents on my personal experience recently. I graduated in 08 and moved out to the Bay area with a job. Shortly thereafter, my company laid off all new employees and was hit dramatically by the recession. I have been working on and off freelance jobs and recently have relocated for a few months in Paris. I’m…[Read more]
Brittany Brock Birdsong replied to the topic Working in China in the forum PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE 14 years, 8 months ago

I did an internship in Beijing in 2007 for 3 months for what used to be the Oriental office of a large American firm. I really enjoyed working in China and actually still have some classmates that are working for the same company since they can’t find work in the USA. For my internship, they provided housing which was amazing and within walking…[Read more]
Brittany Brock Birdsong replied to the topic Advice on firms / work in North Bay, CA area in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION 15 years, 1 month ago

For some reason I thought that was it! I interviewed with them…they do seem like a great firm! Best of luck!
Brittany Brock Birdsong replied to the topic International Project Opportunities in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION 15 years, 1 month ago

I am interested in this as well because my husband may be relocated to Paris. I do speak conversational French but have heard it is very difficult for Americans to find work in France. I am thinking of trying to do an internship for an international firm or spend my time there as developing a series of drawings, paintings, and design.
Brittany Brock Birdsong replied to the topic Advice on firms / work in North Bay, CA area in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION 15 years, 1 month ago

Wes- if you don’t mind me asking…what firm did you get the entry level job with in Santa Clara?
Brittany Brock Birdsong replied to the topic Advice on firms / work in North Bay, CA area in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION 15 years, 1 month ago

I think most people will agree that the market is really tight right now. If you are looking for firms north of San Francisco, I have seen some postings for jobs in Sacramento like EDAW. Good luck!
Brittany Brock Birdsong posted an update in the group Portfolios and Resumes – Design Strategies 15 years, 3 months ago

Cover letter help! Anyone have some good tips for writing great cover letters?
Brittany Brock Birdsong replied to the topic Paris- To Versailles or not to Versailles?? in the forum PLACES & SPACES 15 years, 8 months ago

I loved Versailles! We rented bikes as well which I highly recommend since the gardens are so large. Take time walking around the fountain with the horses. It changes from every angle. We opted not to go inside since the gardens are much more interesting!!
Brittany Brock Birdsong posted an update in the group Graphics 15 years, 8 months ago

Has anyone taken Richard Scott’s Sketching on location workshop?
Brittany Brock Birdsong posted an update in the group Portfolios and Resumes – Design Strategies 15 years, 9 months ago

Susan told me you started this group! Sounds like a great idea! I am interested to see what ideas come out of it.
Brittany Brock Birdsong replied to the topic Landscape Architecture magazine wants to know: How are you coping with the recession? in the forum RESEARCH 15 years, 10 months ago

My former company had over 100 employees when I started there late summer 2008 including architects, interior designers, planners and landscape architects. They had lots of large large scale international community/resort design projects. Since then, nearly all projects have been cut due to backing by financial groups like the Lehman Brothers.…[Read more]
Brittany Brock Birdsong replied to the topic Difference between B.L.Arch and B.S.L.Arch in the forum EDUCATION 15 years, 10 months ago

I have a BLA from LSU and I think I heard somewhere that a BLA program is 5 years and BSLA I think is 4 years.
Brittany Brock Birdsong replied to the topic Unemployed Recent Graduates in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION 15 years, 11 months ago

I graduated in May 08 and moved to SF with a job in July. I got laid off with almost all other new hires a few months ago. This is definitely a hard situation for recent grads to be in. My friends in TX and Louisiana are having pay cuts and people are getting laid off all over the country.

I’m studying for the LEED exam and applying to…[Read more]
Brittany Brock Birdsong replied to the topic For the Job Seekers: What Are You Doing to Get a Job? in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION 15 years, 11 months ago

Logan,

I’m in the same position as you are. I am doing a lot of the same things as you and not finding much success. One thing I’m doing, is taking the LEED exam in about a month. I think the LEED certification and sustainability is the way to go and will be most beneficial for entry level LAs to have this.

I think looking into related fields…[Read more]
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