Activity – Christopher Patzke

Christopher Patzke replied to the topic LA organizations doing all LA professionals a disservice. Wake up! in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION 15 years, 1 month ago

In my ten years of experience I have worked for three design firms ranging in size from four people to 20 people. Universally I found them lacking in good management skills and common professional courtesy. I have constantly astounded friends in other professions with experiences at work. Experiences that landscape architects endure are not…[Read more]

Christopher Patzke replied to the topic Department of the Interior | National Park Service in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION 15 years, 1 month ago

Thanks for the responses.

I have applied for two positions in the recent past (about 8 months ago and about 3 years ago). Neither was with NPS though. The last position I applied for was a landscape architect position with the National Botanic Garden through the Architect of the Capitol. I found the staff to be so amazingly rude that I did not…[Read more]

Christopher Patzke replied to the topic CALL YOUR SENATOR TODAY!! in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION 15 years, 2 months ago

Really interesting and timely topic. I would love to get in on the discussion but the personal attacks and rancor are a bit much for me.

Christopher Patzke replied to the topic Skateboard Deterrents in the forum DETAILS & MATERIALS 15 years, 2 months ago

Personally I think skateboarders detract from a space and make it unusable and intimidating to the public. It is one more example of how our society is losing a sense of manners and is becoming “ME” centered. Now as a designer I have to find some way of keeping these jackasses from destroying private property and property that is held in the…[Read more]