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Any section 2 or 3 reviews this winter?

Northern California – LARE Prep Section 4 – 2014

Date/Time:

February 14-16, 2014  8:30 am-6:30 pm

Description:

This workshop covers exam background, grading & drainage skills
applicable to the LARE, interpretation and use of third party information,
construction document drawings and specifications, sedimentation and erosion
control,…[Read more]

LARE Review Session in the Seattle Region – Jan 31 & Feb 1, 2014

Fri Jan 31 1PM to 5:15PM Section 1 & 2
Sat Feb 1 8AM to 5PM Section 3 & 4

LARE Candidates in WA, OR, ID and Western Canadian provinces are invited to participate in a fast moving session. Section 1 & 2 Friday half day plus Section 3 and 4 Saturday full day. The session provides…[Read more]

“The Columbus Botanical Garden seeks an Executive Director to lead and direct the organization. The Executive Director reports to and is governed by the Board of Directors. The successful candidate must have a horticultural background, be able to direct fundraising, solicit funds and sponsorships for the Garden and coordinate fundraising events, a…[Read more]

Downtown Athens master planner resumes work

TEDxUGA 2014 Speaker Nomination

Non-tenure Track Assistant/Associate Professor University of Delaware Newark, DE
The Department of Plant and Soil Sciences invites applications for a full-time, nine-month, non-tenure track faculty teaching appointment in Landscape Horticulture and Design, available September 1, 2014.   Qualifications: Candidate must have a MLA and teaching e…[Read more]

Northern California – LARE Prep Sections 1&2 – 2013

Date/Time:

October 26-27, 2013  8:30 am-6:00 pm

Description:

This workshop covers exam background, project management, contracts,
construction administration, construction law, inventory and analysis,
programming, ordinances and codes. 260 page syllabus. 200 practice…[Read more]

Northern California – LARE Prep Section 4 – 2013

Date/Time:

October 4-6, 2013  8:30 am-6:30 pm

Description:

This workshop covers exam background, grading & drainage skills
applicable to the LARE, interpretation and use of third party information,
construction document drawings and specifications, sedimentation and erosion
control,…[Read more]

I have sections 3 &4 left to take; unfortunately it seems that Florida ASLA is not currently offering a LARE Review.  Given that I will be required to travel out of state to attend a review, does anyone have any recommendations in regards to who does offer a good LARE review or who I should avoid?

I need to get started on taking Section 1 and 2 of the Lare and I need help on where to start. HELP!

Trends in Sustainable Stormwater Management

If possible Luke, I would recommend travel sketches over travel photography.  I find sketching to be a more sought after, rare skill.  Furthermore, sketches reveal more about what you are looking at and how you interpret a scene.  I’ve brought personal sketchbooks to interviews that demonstrate the range of activities I do, where I’ve been, and my…[Read more]

what are people’s opinion about adding travel photography in one’s portfolio?

Thank you very much for your comment Glenn, I enjoy designing spaces for people a loooottt, and feel fortunate to be in LA. Just getting a bit impatient about finding a LA job lol. 

Kai, I would say keep it to one page. That is what I always try to do. Cutting out something less important every time I have something to add to it. Although if you feel you have enough pertinent material to add, do so. But definitely no longer than 2 pages. I personally like the one pager.

Might take a while, all I can say is stick with it if…[Read more]

Hi everyone, so nice to have a place for discuss about Landscape Architecture. I recently graduated from LA program, and looking for a job. How long should resume be for a new graduate? 

Landscape Architect position with Hull Storey Gibson Companies, LLC headquartered in Augusta, GA. Hull Storey Gibson Companies, LLC is a growing retail property firm with an owned portfolio in excess of 13.5 million square feet of enclosed malls and shopping centers located in eight southern states. Please fax resumes with cover letter to: James…[Read more]

From Fred Doyle with Ninbo Tengtou Design Company, Shanghai, China
I’m looking to hire 2 Landscape Architects to work in our Shanghai office with me for a minimum of 6 months, ideally a year. I would ideally like one LAR with 1-2 years of experience and one LAR with 3-5 years of experience. Below is a description of the company and required s…[Read more]