Groups – Activity – Chris Davis

Bob Luther posted an update in the group Design Implementation 15 years, 4 months ago

I would like to think that it is the LA who knows best, but sadly I feel that the contractor is the one who is going to be the key in creating the finished project. I would love to get to know my contractors well enough to find out there likes and dislikes but I never seem to be able to work with the same one over again, the market is so cutthroat…[Read more]

Bill Kisich posted an update in the group Irrigation Design 15 years, 5 months ago

Does anyone here have experience with Leit solar controllers? Any issues with long wire runs, durability, etc?

Thanks in advance

Steve Hata posted an update in the group Irrigation Design 15 years, 7 months ago

Rob,

There are a lot of good softwares out there, selection really depends on your situation and needs. I would “demo’ as many softwares as possible to see which one fits your office best.

For Autocad, Raincad for Autocad works well. It runs in Autocad as a toolbar, similar to Express Tools. You still have the full function of autocad while…[Read more]

Rob Rosner posted an update in the group Irrigation Design 15 years, 7 months ago

I was able to find some irrigation training and I am more confident now. However, I am looking to purchase irrigation design software. What are the best choices out there? Land F/X? IrriCalc? RainCAD? Others?

Aidan Joseph ffrench posted an update in the group Portfolios and Resumes – Design Strategies 15 years, 7 months ago

yep, sure I could contribute! well done Jennifer

Isaac Otiato Mwashuma posted an update in the group Laughing at landscape architecture 15 years, 7 months ago

holy crap, that funny.

Joanna Asia Milewska posted an update in the group Laughing at landscape architecture 15 years, 7 months ago

he he he, that’s a really good one Dawid! 🙂

Tammy Martin posted an update in the group Portfolios and Resumes – Design Strategies 15 years, 7 months ago

Great idea for a group! As I accumulate drawings with each class, I am at a loss of what to do with it all, what is worthy to include in a portfolio and how best to create a portfolio.

Matthew Carlton posted an update in the group Design Implementation 15 years, 8 months ago

As someone who spent years as a contractor before going back to school, i can tell you that often the person you deal with in the office, or the supervisor, isn’t always going to be on site when the plan implementation starts. The few LARs that I worked with back home, made it a point to make sure that all plans were easy to read/understand, or in…[Read more]

Brandon Reed, CVO, ASLA / Rooftop and Urban Designer / Landscape Architect posted an update in the group Design Implementation 15 years, 8 months ago

For a Landscape Architect to truy be successful as a designer, he has to be able to communicate on the level of the contractor. Not to say that he designs to the level of the contractor, (which we all know contractors are alot like water, they always take the path of least resistance…) I say that coming from alot of years of being a contractor…[Read more]

Rob Rosner posted an update in the group Irrigation Design 15 years, 8 months ago

I want to sharpen my irrigation skills and train one of my coworkers. Are there any free online tutorials with practice problems that we could download? Any help would be much appreciated.

Brittany Brock Birdsong posted an update in the group Portfolios and Resumes – Design Strategies 15 years, 8 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.

Andrew Spiering posted an update in the group Portfolios and Resumes – Design Strategies 15 years, 8 months ago

Excellent idea, Jennifer!

Steve Hata posted an update in the group Irrigation Design 15 years, 8 months ago

Hi Doug,

Check out the California Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance, at http://www.owue.water.ca.gov/. It is in the process of final revision and is set to go into effect January 2010. It outlines the services and responsibilities of CIDs.

The CID process is pretty involved with classes and tests and can take awhile to get certified. If…[Read more]

Cielo posted an update in the group Irrigation Design 15 years, 8 months ago

Doug,
Yes there is merit. I run a design build firm that does some bid build as well. Some of the irrigation ‘designs’ that come out of some other offices that we bid on don’t follow simple irrigation principles and spec antiquated equipment.
The IA certification (CID) is a good one. I became certified a few years ago. I am always up to date with…[Read more]

Doug Godfrey posted an update in the group Irrigation Design 15 years, 8 months ago

Hey everyone. I’d like to get your opinion. Does anyone see any merit in becoming certified in irrigation design? The IA offers courses and testing in irrigation design that we as landscape architects would be eligible to take. While there is a great irrigation knowledge base at my office, I feel like so much has changed over the years that I need…[Read more]

Paul Bassett posted an update in the group Irrigation Design 15 years, 9 months ago

Steve,
I just so happen to be installing a RainMaster Oasis, with 15 controllers and a Weather Center II, and will be completing installation of the controls this week. All seems to be going well with installation and configuration.

Let me know if you need any additional information. I can update you when system is up and running.

Regards,
Paul

Steve Hata posted an update in the group Irrigation Design 15 years, 9 months ago

Hello,
Has anyone spec’d or installed the Rainmaster Weather Center II on-site weather station? It looks like this is a weather station with some commercial qualities. I’m looking to spec. it in a urban community center project.

thanks,

steve

Dawid Magiera posted an update in the group Laughing at landscape architecture 15 years, 9 months ago

Mario Martin posted an update in the group Irrigation Design 15 years, 9 months ago

Mark,
There is a website with an irrigation tutorial created by a landscape architect. It is a good overall primer for understanding the fundamentals of irrigation design. I’ve read through parts of it and find it easy to follow. Jess Stryker, the LA who wrote it, is also very humorous throughout making the subject a bit more engaging. Go to…[Read more]