Groups – Activity – Doug Olsen

Gia Zaffina, PLA posted an update in the group L.A.R.E. – ANYTHING GOES 14 years, 9 months ago

Bad night…failed Section E 🙁 Good morning…going to study hard and tackle it in June again!!! (First time fail…last section)!

Dave Davis posted an update in the group L.A.R.E. – ANYTHING GOES 14 years, 9 months ago

Congratulations Brandon, anyone who has taken Section E multiple times (including me) shares your sentiments. I passed after 7 times. After the second or third time I thought I would never get by Section E. I just couldn’t bring myself to quit. After passing, last June, I have just now sent in my application to take the CA supplemental. I too…[Read more]

Wendy Meyer posted an update in the group L.A.R.E. – ANYTHING GOES 14 years, 9 months ago

I just wanted to say a big thank you to Brandon for starting this conversation….it made me feel a lot less nutty to go through this process with a crowd of others in the same boat. I am happy to say I’m done now, passed grading and all the other sections and now I can move on with my life! And whoever recommended the LARCH software, there’s some…[Read more]

Ray Freeman posted an update in the group L.A.R.E. – ANYTHING GOES 14 years, 9 months ago

Two points Brandon makes that I would like to reiterate, because they are really important if at first you don’t succeed….

Be really careful about reading the requirements of the vignettes. CLARB places a very high premium on the KSA “Ability to Read, Understand and Follow (precisely) Written Directions”.

Figure out your weaknesses and bring…[Read more]

Brandon Reed, CVO, ASLA / Rooftop and Urban Designer / Landscape Architect posted an update in the group L.A.R.E. – ANYTHING GOES 14 years, 9 months ago

Per your request Ray, I am submitting this for anyone that needs help or hope to pass this monster we call LARE….

As far as what advice to give you….where do i start….I know everyone has different study habits and ways of learning and understanding information….For me, the biggest help was having real life experience and mentors(Jerry…[Read more]

STEPHANIE Landregan FASLA LEED posted an update in the group L.A.R.E. – ANYTHING GOES 14 years, 9 months ago

Let me add my congratulations Brandon. Isabelle Greene took that portion many times (I’m sworn to secrecy on the total) but she passed. And Clayton, congratulations!

Ray Freeman posted an update in the group L.A.R.E. – ANYTHING GOES 14 years, 9 months ago

Congratulations Brandon! It was obviously a real slog, but you kept after it! This is a good lesson for everyone, if you don’t give up and keep working at it, you will pass.

Ray Freeman posted an update in the group L.A.R.E. – ANYTHING GOES 14 years, 9 months ago

Clayton,

I imagine Ready Set Practice by Bruce Sharky or Guidelines for Professional Practice by Lane Marshall would address this.

A.Corry posted an update in the group L.A.R.E. – ANYTHING GOES 14 years, 9 months ago

Good work Brandon! Troy says he’ll teach you the secret handshake now!

Clayton Munson posted an update in the group L.A.R.E. – ANYTHING GOES 14 years, 9 months ago

Can anybody suggest books that go further into explaining all the different insurances that have to be carried?

Clayton Munson posted an update in the group L.A.R.E. – ANYTHING GOES 14 years, 9 months ago

WooHOO!!!! I passed all mine!!!!!!!!

Sarah Rivenburgh posted an update in the group L.A.R.E. – ANYTHING GOES 14 years, 9 months ago

Way to go Brandon!! That was a pretty serious battle you faught!! Congrats! and Well done!

Brandon Reed, CVO, ASLA / Rooftop and Urban Designer / Landscape Architect posted an update in the group L.A.R.E. – ANYTHING GOES 14 years, 9 months ago

I am happy to say two words to y’all…..I PASSED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It is the BEST MOST AMAZING feeling in the world…..To all those who are still struggling through the testing process….stick with it!!! I took the grading portion 10 times….I repeat 10 times…..DON’T QUIT!!!!! It is worth it I promise!!!

Michele Wurm posted an update in the group L.A.R.E. – ANYTHING GOES 14 years, 9 months ago

Yep, scores are posted! Finally!

Jordan Lockman posted an update in the group L.A.R.E. – ANYTHING GOES 14 years, 9 months ago

Scores are posted.

Clayton Munson posted an update in the group L.A.R.E. – ANYTHING GOES 14 years, 9 months ago

Has anybody heard when the scores from December test are going to be released? The website says Feb 19.

Oona Johnsen posted an update in the group LEED in Landscape Architecture 14 years, 9 months ago

Thank you Eric for your feedback – invaluable information since many have been asking about the LEED GA exam.

Eric Shepley posted an update in the group LEED in Landscape Architecture 14 years, 9 months ago

Just sat for the GA Exam and passed on the first attempt. It’s definitely distilled down from the old version of the exams. From my perspective the LEED GA is a great credential for LAs to have the distinction, but without having to go through the specialty portions that are beyond our typical work. Sustainable Sites is where I’m placing my emphasis.

Matthew Schafer posted an update in the group LEED in Landscape Architecture 14 years, 9 months ago

That’s fantastic to know USGBC is taking SiTES seriously. Alot of fellow designers have been very concerned about how SITES and LEED will integrate or if any integration will take place at all!?!?! There are so many great things about SITES that it would be a shame for LEED to miss. Thanks for the note, Heather!

Heather L. Venhaus posted an update in the group LEED in Landscape Architecture 14 years, 9 months ago

Hey Folks! Just a quick note to say hello and introduce myself. After completing the 2009 report, I resigned as project manager of the Sustainable Sites Initiative to pursue other opportunities and spend more time with my 7 month old son. I am currently working with the USGBC as a subject matter expert to incorporate portions of the Sustainable…[Read more]