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Danilo Maffei, FAPLD, PCH replied to the topic what is good design? in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION 15 years, 3 months ago

Good design is appropriate, contextual, robust, unique. Good design is engaging, inspiring and still familiar. Great design is sublime.
Hopefully one of these days my work will be like that!
Brandon Reed, CVO, ASLA / Rooftop and Urban Designer / Landscape Architect posted an update in the group Design Implementation 15 years, 7 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]
Brandon Reed, CVO, ASLA / Rooftop and Urban Designer / Landscape Architect posted an update in the group Graphics 15 years, 8 months ago

it is so interesting all the different styles we all have and yet they can all look so darn good….:-)
Brandon Reed, CVO, ASLA / Rooftop and Urban Designer / Landscape Architect posted an update in the group Graphics 15 years, 8 months ago

very nice work guys…..here are a couple sketches for you to look at….
Brandon Reed, CVO, ASLA / Rooftop and Urban Designer / Landscape Architect posted an update in the group Graphics 15 years, 9 months ago

I have an idea for all of you graphics enthusiasts…..maybe we should all render the same graphic using our techniques and compare and contrast all of our different styles and influences…..Does anyone have any thoughts on this idea? I am open to any suggestions as well!
Brandon Reed, CVO, ASLA / Rooftop and Urban Designer / Landscape Architect replied to the topic 2d/ 3d in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION 15 years, 9 months ago

Hi Jeffrey!

I think that it all depends on what you think is best for your business! I personally would never cater the programs I use around another business! I give you that advice from personal bad experience! What if that company goes out of business? What if they stop using you for some reason? Then what?

My advice to you would be to do…[Read more]
Brandon Reed, CVO, ASLA / Rooftop and Urban Designer / Landscape Architect replied to the topic Resources to find Federal, State, and Local Government Jobs? in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION 15 years, 10 months ago

I think I am being misunderstood when I say government jobs…..I meant to ask where I can go for my company to find RFP type work? Or any other type work for my firm to propose on…..
Brandon Reed, CVO, ASLA / Rooftop and Urban Designer / Landscape Architect replied to the topic MARKETING REPS in the forum PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE 15 years, 11 months ago

We are a firm of 4…..we have just recently felt the need to expand and diversify our client base with some direct marketing efforts and are looking for a way to market to architects, developers, etc that can bring us high end residential clientele, resorts, and related work like that….we also act as owners reps once a client wants to get their…[Read more]
Brandon Reed, CVO, ASLA / Rooftop and Urban Designer / Landscape Architect replied to the topic Anyone designed and sold site furnishings? in the forum DETAILS & MATERIALS 15 years, 11 months ago

Hi Brian!

Thats funny you mention this topic….I have been looking for the same kind of thing….We have been talking about designing and selling furniture……It would be cool to be able to do some custom design furniture that would compliment your clients newly installed landscape and interior…..

If you figure something out…..please let…[Read more]
Brandon Reed, CVO, ASLA / Rooftop and Urban Designer / Landscape Architect replied to the topic MARKETING REPS in the forum PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE 16 years ago

Well thanks guys and gal, so far, for your comments on an idea we have been kicking around here at my office! The question really is not whether or not we should have a marketing rep to market our firm….the question is how do we effectively market to architects, engineers, government entities to bring in work and the work that we want to work…[Read more]
Brandon Reed, CVO, ASLA / Rooftop and Urban Designer / Landscape Architect replied to the topic Finding work from home. in the forum PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE 16 years, 1 month ago

I think I might be interested in something like this…..I guess it would all depend on the details and structure but I am always up for using my talents to help others….I would be interested in the graphic side of things primarily…..there is a site that is already set up for this called elance…… go to http://www.elance.com

People are already…[Read more]
Brandon Reed, CVO, ASLA / Rooftop and Urban Designer / Landscape Architect posted an update in the group BUSINESS HELPS 16 years, 1 month ago

Matthew E. Wilson suggested that I read this book! It looks good so I will be picking it up shortly! It is called: “The Answer: Grow Any Business, Achieve Financial Freedom, and Live an Extraordinary Life (Hardcover)”
Brandon Reed, CVO, ASLA / Rooftop and Urban Designer / Landscape Architect posted an update in the group BUSINESS HELPS 16 years, 1 month ago

If any of you are looking for a great book to help you with marketing then I have got one for you! “Rain Making – The Professional’s Guide to Attracting New Clients” by Ford Harding……Very insightful!
Brandon Reed, CVO, ASLA / Rooftop and Urban Designer / Landscape Architect posted an update in the group Graphics 16 years, 2 months ago

At your request Jonathon I am going to attach one of my recent plan view renderings for your evaluation of its strengths and weaknesses….I would like comments from whomever has some input….good or bad…..It will be in the above discussions…
Brandon Reed, CVO, ASLA / Rooftop and Urban Designer / Landscape Architect replied to the topic Digital vs. Hand-Rendered etc. in the forum GRAPHICS 16 years, 2 months ago

Hi Nick!

Great topic! I am a firm believer in hand graphics and believe that anyone who loves to design loves to sketch……With the introduction and implementation of new computer based technologies many people have developed some amazing graphic abilities that would have otherwise not been explored had there not been computer…[Read more]
Brandon Reed, CVO, ASLA / Rooftop and Urban Designer / Landscape Architect replied to the topic Essential Reads in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION 16 years, 2 months ago

“The Timeless Way of Building” by Christopher Alexander

Can you be more specific as to what part of Landscape Architecture you are focusing on?
Brandon Reed, CVO, ASLA / Rooftop and Urban Designer / Landscape Architect posted an update in the group HOW TO MAKE THAT! 16 years, 2 months ago

Jeff,

How do you set up your perspective vantage point? What are the steps involved in setting up and roughing out your perspective renderings?
Brandon Reed, CVO, ASLA / Rooftop and Urban Designer / Landscape Architect posted an update in the group Residential Design Group 16 years, 2 months ago

How much do you charge for landscape concepts? This question is for everyone!
Brandon Reed, CVO, ASLA / Rooftop and Urban Designer / Landscape Architect replied to the topic [Today] – iPhone Interface Peek in the forum ANNOUNCEMENTS 16 years, 2 months ago

Andrew!

This is awesome! Now I will never get out of the lounge!
Brandon Reed, CVO, ASLA / Rooftop and Urban Designer / Landscape Architect posted an update in the group DESIGN 16 years, 2 months ago

Maybe I shouldn’t greatest designer cause it is very subjective….How about who is your favorite designer……I would have to Jeffery Gordon Smith is a pretty great designer….He is a member of our group…You should check out his work…..
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