Land8 | Daniel Miller | RLA, LEED AP | Activity https://land8.com/members/danielmillerrlaleedap/activity/ Activity feed for Daniel Miller | RLA, LEED AP. Sun, 05 Apr 2026 13:52:28 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=6.0.0 en-US 30 hourly 2 0e9c9d25986f23fc3be640e45e4d7877 Daniel Miller | RLA, LEED AP replied to the topic Recommendations for Photoshop Rendering File Sizes? in the forum TECHNOLOGY https://land8.com/forums/topic/recommendations-for-photoshop-rendering-file-sizes/#post-152869 Thu, 03 Apr 2014 19:52:49 +0000 To keep file sizes down in PSD renderings I’ll group like items (trees and shrubs, furnishings, etc.) in folders and then export them to other files, which i then close and import back in later — keeping only a flattened version of the trees in my working file, to compress file size.
To accurately import/export files to and from your file…[Read more]

]]> 0 8c1b5769ee77665290bb3e0871694c36 Daniel Miller | RLA, LEED AP replied to the topic Recomendations for landscape design software?? in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/recomendations-for-landscape-design-software/#post-152923 Tue, 01 Apr 2014 20:33:03 +0000 Sorry all, I know I’m opening a can of worms here, but — J Robert, we get it.  You despise computers and their software and constantly argue that “real LAs use pens and hand draw everything” — but it’s not true.  Saying that simply dismisses everyone’s abilities, training, insight, knowledge, etc. just because they work on a computer.  It’s ok…[Read more]

]]> 0 f7f1e279321f3cbc3c490c433ec7e5f5 Daniel Miller | RLA, LEED AP replied to the topic Recomendations for landscape design software?? in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/recomendations-for-landscape-design-software/#post-152934 Mon, 24 Mar 2014 19:08:45 +0000 Maybe I’m the only one, but I like this little program called AutoCad.  Seems to work for me…

]]> 0 12ae68ee0b2a42772e640ddd9179aa34 Daniel Miller | RLA, LEED AP replied to the topic Getting back in the game - Teaching an old dog new tricks in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/getting-back-in-the-game-teaching-an-old-dog-new-tricks/#post-153180 Mon, 10 Feb 2014 20:34:37 +0000 I’d say the key to most people having a job (or having kept a job through the past few years) is versatility.  Not always true in every firm, but most levels and titles within the office do Cad to some extent — from intern through PMs and associates, etc…  it’s a necessary evil skill.  We all get that; so brush up on it.

But, aside from Ca…[Read more]

]]> 0 de3b8a505027a2730bb61b9f775a90d6 Daniel Miller | RLA, LEED AP replied to the topic I am looking for information on what school districts are doing or want to do more innovative school yards here in Northern California in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/i-am-looking-for-information-on-what-school-districts-are-doing-or-want-to-do-more-innovative-school-yards-here-in-northern-california/#post-154493 Tue, 23 Jul 2013 16:17:36 +0000 A lot of grade schools in Berkeley/Oakland (Rockridge) area are doing a lot of veggie gardens. Alice Waters (chef/Cal alum) has done a ton of work to initiate some fun stuff in the area.

]]> 0 12d3c1cbe1078661ef479dca754d3969 Daniel Miller | RLA, LEED AP replied to the topic Liability/Insurance considerations if hired by company as independent contractor (1099)? in the forum PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE https://land8.com/forums/topic/liabilityinsurance-considerations-if-hired-by-company-as-independent-contractor-1099/#post-155142 Fri, 26 Apr 2013 18:30:55 +0000 Just don’t stamp or sign anything and you’ll be fine.  You, individually, aren’t liable nor responsible for any work that goes out of the office that doesn’t have your name, stamp or signature on it.

]]> 0 c98bfc3240b2d4639de8f4fa92ff2e68 Daniel Miller | RLA, LEED AP replied to the topic Travel Photography in Portfolio Q in the forum PORTFOLIO & RESUME https://land8.com/forums/topic/travel-photography-in-portfolio-q/#post-155343 Thu, 21 Mar 2013 17:49:39 +0000 1] make sure it’s good photography.  not ‘your mom thinks it’s good because she loves you’ — but actually, good.  if it’s artistic or documentary — whatever — make sure it’s good.  everyone puts photos in a portfolio these days — if you can’t stand out in a positive way then ditch the idea.
2] Personally, I wouldn’t put any photography in a po…[Read more]

]]> 0 00677bfd95c92d6100814c88f9d1136c Daniel Miller | RLA, LEED AP replied to the topic California Supplemental Exam in the forum PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE https://land8.com/forums/topic/california-supplemental-exam-2/#post-176343 Thu, 21 Mar 2013 17:41:47 +0000 from the date i passed the test to the date i was notified everything cleared and was being sent to me was close to 6 weeks. i’ve heard some people it’s 3-4 weeks, but there was a computer issue on their end when it was my turn.  they’ll tell you 4-6 weeks if you call to ask and weren’t really the most helpful until i called and said it had…[Read more]

]]> 0 72cf6678e411417ab80ed85437a1297e Daniel Miller | RLA, LEED AP replied to the topic California Supplemental Exam in the forum PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE https://land8.com/forums/topic/california-supplemental-exam-2/page/2/#post-176348 Fri, 19 Oct 2012 18:25:51 +0000 Interesting.  I just passed CA and found it to be confusing — at least in terms of what the focus was .  I’d say close to 25% of it was on water conservation through current irrigation regulations, where as I would have thought it would be geared more towards health, safety and welfare of the public — you know, landscape architect stuff. 
I wo…[Read more]

]]> 0 4073f075fa19a20c424aecd741cc8f1d Daniel Miller | RLA, LEED AP replied to the topic California Supplemental Exam in the forum PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE https://land8.com/forums/topic/california-supplemental-exam-2/page/2/#post-176350 Thu, 18 Oct 2012 23:28:42 +0000 My recent exam had a lot of native plants and plant groupings. Oaks, slopes, fire, erosion, etc….
Know your irrigation — MAWA, ETWU,(MWELO)/ AB1881, CIMIS; backflow preventers, reclaimed/recycled water in irrigation.
Know your Cal Green. Know your CEQA too and about EIRs and NDs.
Know your ADA information — clearances, slopes, cross slopes,…[Read more]

]]> 0 b2ea2c108e9c88ecb9e2ac1329df7f4b Daniel Miller | RLA, LEED AP replied to the topic California Supplemental Exam in the forum PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE https://land8.com/forums/topic/california-supplemental-exam-2/page/2/#post-176352 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 22:40:40 +0000 Has anyone taken the exam in the past 6 months that I can run a study guide by (via email) to see if what I’m studying is comparable to what you saw on the exam?

]]> 0 16007bf42dfaf8f8e6d2298a7e09095e Daniel Miller | RLA, LEED AP replied to the topic In Case of Emergency- What if this Tag-Team Actually Wins ? in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION http://land8.com/forums/topic/in-case-of-emergency-what-if-this-tag-team-actually-wins/page/9/#post-156628 Wed, 05 Sep 2012 00:12:51 +0000 Haha… way to push an “open discussion” about an eternally sensitive subject then rudely pounce on the first person who has a differing viewpoint than yourself. 

How has the economic stability and/or job growth for our profession been in the last 4 years under Obama?  Not great it seems.  How will it change under a Romney/Ryan ticket?  Who kno…[Read more]

]]> 0 83eb71af29ea7f6b94989cabc363dc56 Daniel Miller | RLA, LEED AP replied to the topic double and single steps in outdoor patios. in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/double-and-single-steps-in-outdoor-patios/#post-156655 Thu, 30 Aug 2012 19:55:39 +0000 For steps, it’s always safe to use the 2R(isers) + T(read) = 24″ – 27″ — that formula gives steps a well proportioned, non-awkward and safe feeling when being used

I tend to try to steer clear of the single step because it usually ends up being a trip hazard — but that being said, if the grading dictates that say a single, 6″ riser is all…[Read more]

]]> 0 4ea0033e675c5fbafaff02c688edd13a Daniel Miller | RLA, LEED AP replied to the topic LARE Review in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION http://land8.com/forums/topic/lare-review/#post-156657 Thu, 30 Aug 2012 18:08:03 +0000 Success?  Eh…. hard to say.  Jerry Hasting’s is incredibly helpful and knowledgeable — but if you can get your hands on the worksheets/study materials it’s almost just as helpful. I’d recommend studying a lot before deciding to sign up — and go in with specific problems/issues you’re having and get the assistance you need with solving s…[Read more]

]]> 0 4dce17df21e95b3fa3456cd7c9c59920 Daniel Miller | RLA, LEED AP replied to the topic California Supplemental Exam in the forum PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE https://land8.com/forums/topic/california-supplemental-exam-2/page/2/#post-176354 Thu, 30 Aug 2012 00:06:55 +0000 I called.  They answered — and they said I just need to wait for them to send me the paper saying I passed.  So I assume this is what I’m supposed to be doing — just waiting on them.  I can’t just send in my application and check, can I?

]]> 0 26cf0855742479594e23f07aaf51138f Daniel Miller | RLA, LEED AP replied to the topic California Supplemental Exam in the forum PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE https://land8.com/forums/topic/california-supplemental-exam-2/page/2/#post-176356 Fri, 24 Aug 2012 23:53:53 +0000 Just thought I’d bump this to the top to see if anyone has any further insight/ideas/tips/hints, etc….  It would be much appreciated – just as the previous posts are appreciated.

I have a question about the newer, multiple choice process:  after finishing the 5 national exams, what’s the next step?  Will something official be mailed/emailed ou…[Read more]

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