Carol J. Lahr

Thank yo Bob for your previous remarks. Sounds scary, lol. I ran across this site, but it dates back to 2012. Site is still up and running, but I have received no response when leaving messages.

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If anyone has further information, it would greatly be appreciated.
Walter

Most any laptop with a good graphics card will suffice.  Nowadays, touch screen capabilities with a pen seems to be the trend.  Actually drawing and sketching on your laptop.
Unfortunately, the industry lacks a complete understanding of size requirements.  We are limited to 10-12″, then jumps to 23″ and higher.  Why not make a laptop with ske…[Read more]

Hi Madeline,
I currently work overseas and have been out of the US for almost 10 years.  As other have mentioned, I would start in the US, gain some experince and definitely get your license.  As mentioned, concentrate on being very productive and learn how to master construction document preparation and how things are put together.
I have w…[Read more]

Very easy, when I took it they sent you the materials, read through them and then took the exam.  Simple and straight forward.  Firebreaks, water sensative design.  It is all in the materials they send you.

Hi Socorro, nice work.  For photographing your finished works, grab a hose and water down everything.  Colors are richer and makes for better shots.  Again, nice work, keep it up.

You should always show at mature sizes and if needed, show pics of actual sizes at planting.  Contractors may want show installed sizes, that is ok, but to show the client the end result, always show mature sizes.  Throughout Asia, firms show smaller than mature sizes for no reason at all, it is very frustrating trying to teach and show younger st…[Read more]

Don’t worry about contacting any States, go straight to CLARB to start the process…..they will tell you the same.  It is a National Exam that everyone has to take in order to be licensed. 
Some states require 1, 2 or 3 years, but you should be able with the proper qualifications, recommendations, transcripts, etc.  It will take time to fu…[Read more]

I would stronlgy advise to sign up with CLARB.  The licensing process is a national one and you are required to take the L.A.R.E. offered twice a year and administered by CLARB.  CLARB is a licensure database and maintains your records with annual updates. 
To get licensure in VA, you have to pass the LARE, then apply.  In VA it is only a Cer…[Read more]

Shenzhen is a decent City, nice people and many things to do, borders Hong Kong. I lived in Hong Kong, Macau and Shenzhen for 6.5 years moving there from Vegas. I am now in Dubai as of January last year. My only advice is to be very careful which company you work for. Many companies throughout China, other than the big name firms, are not honest…[Read more]

I am by no means an expert, but I have found minimizing layers by copying symbols, etc reduces layer quantities, such as trees, vehicles and so on. 
There may be a possibility of creating smaller vignettes and insert pieces (like a puzzle) of the overall instead of rendering and texturing each minute detail.  Insert the images to create a larger m…[Read more]

Several have told me the SurfacePro works great.  Should also consider the new ultra thin laptops coming out with touch screen capability.  Lenovo has one where the screen is hinged and can lay flat on a table.  turn it around a bigger drawing surface with full functioning software. 

May be a better solution to tablets, light in weight (only 1/2…[Read more]

Hi Andrew, I do not have the personal experience in India, but the cost of living is lower typically and the salaries are as well.  Great food and nice people.

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