Land8 | ida | Activity https://land8.com/members/ida/activity/ Activity feed for ida. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 02:55:33 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=6.0.0 en-US 30 hourly 2 f09802fd7a7a30fa65f08cd53634223e ida replied to the topic Tips for Beginners to Start a Small Garden in the forum STORY BOARD http://land8.com/forums/topic/tips-for-beginners-to-start-a-small-garden/#post-151402 Tue, 07 Jun 2016 08:47:49 +0000 the only tip for people should be to hire a landscape architect 😉

]]> 0 27e1bfe6585e525e87b91b06771b2142 ida replied to the topic Working Abroad: Entry level Landscape Architecture...Where do I start?? in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION http://land8.com/forums/topic/working-abroad-entry-level-landscape-architecture-where-do-i-start/#post-151442 Thu, 26 May 2016 03:34:51 +0000 The traditional way of finding a company in your desired location and sending them a hard or digital portfolio, resume, and cover letter should be enough. Whether or not they want a foreigner depends from office to office. Usually the bigger office, or an office that does international work, the more likely they can bring in a foreigner. You may…[Read more]

]]> 0 ca6a465459dc8e199490386341150ff4 ida replied to the topic Alternates to AutoCAD....Vectorworks? in the forum TECHNOLOGY http://land8.com/forums/topic/alternates-to-autocad-vectorworks/#post-151566 Wed, 24 Feb 2016 06:24:49 +0000 Rhino 3d. Nearly identical. You can customize the key commands and the look to be the same as AutoCad, works with dwg files and maintains all the layers and styles. I would still prefer Autocad to work in cad documents, but Rhino comes very close. Basically if you know how to use AC, then you know how to use Rhino since mostly all the functions…[Read more]

]]> 0 030e0fec172fc5de76ee2553e8903aaf ida replied to the topic ASLA needs to market us! in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/asla-needs-to-market-us/#post-174472 Wed, 03 Feb 2016 01:45:27 +0000 It’s kinda hard to take anyone in a Hawaiian shirt seriously 😉 

]]> 0 54169b9828d8819b1b54650df02e8ab0 ida replied to the topic Is it worth waiting for? in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/is-it-worth-waiting-for/#post-151630 Thu, 14 Jan 2016 08:43:26 +0000 There are many roles to play in the LA profession and we often work with consultants who specialize in specific parts such as lighting, ecology, structural engineering, etc. We also have people join our company who have spent time working in those consulting firms early in their career. So yes there is a chance for you to move on to design office…[Read more]

]]> 0 c57f88da07a6c1811f98776a770d28b0 ida replied to the topic ASLA needs to market us! in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/asla-needs-to-market-us/#post-174479 Wed, 18 Nov 2015 10:20:10 +0000 I agree with this. It’s hard to define what we do compared to architecture because we generally don’t make objects, we makes spaces (usually), and whenever it is visually stunning, it is through the use of plants or hardscape which could give people the impression that it was undesigned (natural) or done by an architect (The Highline for example…[Read more]

]]> 0 ba14918ab90839c59b4835899ab4b415 ida replied to the topic Sustainable Sites in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/sustainable-sites/#post-151723 Tue, 20 Oct 2015 08:22:54 +0000 🙁

]]> 0 c954010783ce12eec11b4de4fc072a44 ida replied to the topic Sustainable Sites in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/sustainable-sites/#post-151725 Sat, 17 Oct 2015 22:31:25 +0000 I’m not sure why we’re all picking on Linda. She said nothing offensive IMHO. She offered useful information about LEED. And whether or not she is an LA or not has no meaning. This forum should be about sharing different ideas, not about showing how big of a stick you carry.

]]> 0 2eae07332eb4f2c12212bd17873ebf1b ida replied to the topic Sustainable Sites in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/sustainable-sites/page/2/#post-151727 Fri, 16 Oct 2015 03:08:32 +0000 nicely put.

]]> 0 f6ce5a46013b1f599234fe5ce5f8689f ida replied to the topic Hiring "secod career" BLA graduates in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/hiring-secod-career-bla-graduates/#post-151898 Mon, 29 Jun 2015 07:26:05 +0000 You will have a harder time landing a job in an office where the primary role would be to work in the back and assist more senior staff. These jobs are usually low pay and maybe long hours, which young people who are single with a lot of energy would not mind filling. Employers know this. There are however, offices who needs a more well-rounded…[Read more]

]]> 0 7ca3cc0c39720abd90980ac4c834d3ce ida replied to the topic What is the best way to improve design skills? in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION http://land8.com/forums/topic/what-is-the-best-way-to-improve-design-skills/#post-151996 Wed, 22 Apr 2015 06:20:40 +0000 I usually start doing analysis/research, figuring out the big issues, analyzing the context (where people come from, who will use it, what they need, etc) doing a lot of diagrams, and making a structure. This process can also involve multiple designers and the client(s)/public through workshops, discussions, etc. It gets messy, but can make your…[Read more]

]]> 0 884efb70c112c5d44d19c76ce3f30c2d ida replied to the topic Job Searching Advice in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/job-searching-advice/#post-152183 Mon, 12 Jan 2015 11:14:08 +0000 Willing to relocate to a different state or country would certainly increase your options. And moving to another country especially is risky, emotionally demanding, but you’ll get over the hump after a year.
After losing my job due to the 08 crash, I moved back with my parents, and kept going at my portfolio, improving old projects, trying new…[Read more]

]]> 0 d8a92e7bf6ee06af890c80a6948c1646 ida replied to the topic Office Wellness and Innovation in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/office-wellness-and-innovation/#post-152508 Fri, 19 Dec 2014 09:00:50 +0000 Well the best way to do it, like you sort of mentioned, is to give them work that makes them feel like they’re doing something meaningful, and making sure they don’t do overtime and burn out. And then all that wellness perks will be unnecessary.
These construction details, estimates, being in front of the cpu, can be a bore, but I think people can…[Read more]

]]> 0 5bcf2e43cb8d03588f935a759a46b16b ida replied to the topic Which has a better employment outlook? in the forum EDUCATION http://land8.com/forums/topic/which-has-a-better-employment-outlook/page/3/#post-152269 Tue, 02 Dec 2014 10:05:14 +0000 Nice sales pitch… Low pay, lots of overtime, and cranky clients should sweeten the deal.

]]> 0 bb1cc1832fd49c1933ce36d9cc498a13 ida replied to the topic Value of a Planning Degree for a Landscape Architect in the forum STORY BOARD https://land8.com/forums/topic/value-of-a-planning-degree-for-a-landscape-architect/#post-152563 Sun, 19 Oct 2014 06:55:24 +0000 I agree with you there. I don’t know the full story of Winston’s background so I just gave him a broad suggestion on how he may be able to use his degree to help himself out better financially. Maybe it makes him a better la, maybe it doesn’t, I don’t know, that’s up to him to figure out and communicate that with the employer. It certainly doesn’t…[Read more]

]]> 0 7c1ba3f17569ecebf577017fcd3a09af ida replied to the topic Value of a Planning Degree for a Landscape Architect in the forum STORY BOARD https://land8.com/forums/topic/value-of-a-planning-degree-for-a-landscape-architect/#post-152568 Fri, 17 Oct 2014 09:41:42 +0000 Are you applying for an entry-level la position or planning position in this company?
If you can tell them how your advance degree is a benefit and how it applies to the position you’re applying for, then you can ask for more than someone who just holds a bachelors.

]]> 0 1f17981aab5620fa2162b3c955648c3b ida replied to the topic Landscape Design Software & HArdware in the forum STORY BOARD https://land8.com/forums/topic/landscape-design-software-hardware/#post-152404 Thu, 09 Oct 2014 09:03:20 +0000 If your friend still prefers to work by hand, I would suggest to him getting Adobe Photoshop and a Wacom tablet. It takes some getting used to, but once mastered it’s as good as the traditional pen and paper with the benefits of the undo button.

]]> 0 bc1869e59ca2d04a59ddfacc08726b23 ida replied to the topic Stunted growth of mid-level careers. in the forum PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE https://land8.com/forums/topic/stunted-growth-of-mid-level-careers/#post-152418 Thu, 09 Oct 2014 08:44:18 +0000 To be less intimidating, I don’t know any profession where management types are more plentiful than designers/engineers/technicians/etc.

]]> 0 ee6c24324fab7d5fad07d0678b863692 ida replied to the topic Know a good supplier for patio umbrellas? in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/know-a-good-supplier-for-patio-umbrellas/#post-152800 Thu, 24 Apr 2014 01:08:27 +0000 Try archiproducts.com/en

]]> 0 6b9061bb9f2ad05fc7941c2d3e81ec9f ida 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-152862 Wed, 23 Apr 2014 06:03:52 +0000 The machine I use for PS is only an i3, 32-bit system with only 2gb ram, and a lousy GTS450 graphics card, but it doesn’t crash and it can handle the large 1gb+ PS files well. My machine doesn’t crash because it’s properly cooled and has the right amount wattage. So yes I agree with you, you don’t need a super computer, you just need a well built machine.

]]> 0 f9ecbfdfcf888558b00adc59f55c2890 ida 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-152864 Sun, 13 Apr 2014 07:17:50 +0000 300 mb is quite small in my opinion. My files sometimes reach above 1gb (I use a lot of masks and layers. But I have the proper machine for it and it can handle it quite well with little lag. Your computer crashes probably because something is overheating. Download a temerature monitor program (they’re free) for your computer and see if anything…[Read more]

]]> 0 f4e105b95ea420987301241e6ef742c4 ida replied to the topic Meaning of Name in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/meaning-of-name/#post-153466 Mon, 20 Jan 2014 05:37:11 +0000 Wasn’t this site founded in 2008?

]]> 0 efc25d9ddf2dde5fc327bc6c0d763c6b ida replied to the topic Autocad 2014 versus 2013 in the forum TECHNOLOGY https://land8.com/forums/topic/autocad-2014-versus-2013/#post-153602 Wed, 20 Nov 2013 06:25:11 +0000 Normally companies will skip every other version to save on cost and training. I even know some firms still use AutoCAD 2008! Just wait for 2015 version… it’s just around the corner.

]]> 0 20b7c9519b69b615f875cf4fca4c13ad ida replied to the topic Shanghai vs Sydney in the forum STORY BOARD https://land8.com/forums/topic/shanghai-vs-sydney/#post-154046 Sun, 29 Sep 2013 10:15:02 +0000 You should research living expenses of both cities. Would you rather live like a king in Shanghai or a starving artist in Sydney? No point living in the better city if you can’t afford to enjoy its amenities. And Shanghai is pretty up there in terms of culture and things to do. It’s not that bad.

And don’t think you will stay in one firm and one…[Read more]

]]> 0 d685c6e6bd4785bce89e07c76365073e ida replied to the topic Help to find cheap design programmes in the forum GRAPHICS https://land8.com/forums/topic/help-to-find-cheap-design-programmes/#post-154387 Fri, 09 Aug 2013 08:27:26 +0000 In response to illegal bootleging, Adobe has moved to monthly subscription service for their latest suite. It’s not a bad option because you can bill the cost to your client… I think Photoshop costs like 60 bucks a month. I wouldn’t doubt if Autocad moved to a monthly subscription as well in the near future.

]]> 0 833b40ffc42200f59e3e91fe96a5671d ida replied to the topic What skills do landscape architecture firms need? in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/what-skills-do-landscape-architecture-firms-need/#post-154397 Thu, 08 Aug 2013 05:45:47 +0000 I agree with all above.

You’ll be doing a lot of sections, plans, and putting together presentation packages for all phases of design. So you need to be able to follow direction well, and have the courage to jump right in and start making whatever they want you to do. That involves having the right technical skills (digital or hand depending on…[Read more]

]]> 0 c570ce3bf92e33e93be86902c7958a1b ida replied to the topic Small Office (Solo Practitioner) Network Setup in the forum TECHNOLOGY https://land8.com/forums/topic/small-office-solo-practitioner-network-setup/#post-154457 Fri, 02 Aug 2013 06:53:30 +0000 If you have the money, try this 😉
http://www.maingear.com/custom/desktops/quantumshift/index.php

I checked out the E31 and I would avoid buying that model because of the lack of a dedicated graphics card and it’s an i3. You should at least have an i5 or Xeon processor and I would recommend getting a Quadro card or a high-end gaming card (Quadro…[Read more]

]]> 0 53b034fed328fc15e8a0f4b8e5c0e039 ida replied to the topic What's your favorite Job Interview Question? in the forum PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE https://land8.com/forums/topic/whats-your-favorite-job-interview-question/#post-154597 Tue, 09 Jul 2013 16:29:12 +0000 If someone asked me that today, I would bust out my smartphone, Google Image it and show it to the alien. 10 seconds job done, no BS, quick and to the point, no money wasted 

]]> 0 a9699de904d620498715f272633763bb ida replied to the topic Can you give me a realistic picture of being a landscape architect? in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/can-you-give-me-a-realistic-picture-of-being-a-landscape-architect/page/3/#post-154697 Thu, 27 Jun 2013 03:00:57 +0000 A realistic entry-mid level LA is a lot of overtime, some sleepless nights, burning out, and some feeling of being a worthless tool. Oh and several years of eating rice and beans because you have to pay off your student loan debt.
Good luck.

]]> 0 ead683b261aaba95a4512ae1e923651f ida replied to the topic Photoshop Library in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/photoshop-library/#post-168064 Wed, 26 Jun 2013 06:07:37 +0000 gold mine, thanks

]]> 0 491bca313f1d907ec96aff0856f135ca ida replied to the topic PC vs MAC in the forum TECHNOLOGY https://land8.com/forums/topic/pc-vs-mac/#post-155092 Thu, 23 May 2013 02:27:31 +0000 I also have a PC I’ve built myself, and it cost me a fraction of a Mac. Computers crash when it overheats, so if it is properly cooled, it should be ok.

Macs are great because they’ve engineered the heck out of it and support is as simple as going to the Apple store. PCs are a hit or miss. Unless you build your own machine and know what you’re…[Read more]

]]> 0 4d731209121316cf73ea736c56177909 ida replied to the topic PC vs MAC in the forum TECHNOLOGY https://land8.com/forums/topic/pc-vs-mac/#post-155093 Thu, 23 May 2013 02:01:52 +0000 Autocad is available for Macs, no need to run Windows anymore. I recommend the more expensive Macs with a dedicated graphics card, you’ll need it for any 3d work.

]]> 0 7e20873a13d2995f1ca57b03613ca3cb ida replied to the topic Portfolio Feedback in the forum PORTFOLIO & RESUME http://land8.com/forums/topic/portfolio-feedback/#post-155022 Wed, 15 May 2013 04:14:56 +0000 Good work, though I would add more (or enlarge) persepctives to give your portfolio some punch. Plans and analysis are great, but they put people to sleep

]]> 0 55951d2666205bab57c2e759743a6366 ida replied to the topic Landscape Architecture Vs. Architecture in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION http://land8.com/forums/topic/landscape-architecture-vs-architecture/#post-155640 Thu, 07 Mar 2013 05:47:40 +0000 See if you can get a head start by learning the computer programs LAs use. And take up photography, it helps you “see”.

]]> 0 5a948ad307a1413be74838ef7b3a7529 ida replied to the topic Fresh graduate stuck and need advice in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/fresh-graduate-stuck-and-need-advice/#post-155541 Mon, 18 Feb 2013 01:34:11 +0000 I’d avoid getting a masters if you think it will give you a better chance at getting a job in LA. It won’t, and even if you do find a job, you’ll end up spending your entire life poor trying to pay off your student loan debt. If you want to actually learn more and are interested in theory/experimenting, then yes furthuring your education is a good…[Read more]

]]> 0 72f1e335b03c7ace532d7262fe440a4a ida replied to the topic new computer in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/new-computer/#post-155614 Tue, 29 Jan 2013 04:13:14 +0000 If your considering buying a laptop, the minimum specs should be, i5 with 2.4ghz (not the ultrabook version with 1.7ghz), at least 8gb ram, SSD or 7200rpm hard drive (you can always upgrade the hard drive later), and dedicated graphics card with at least 1gb. If you can afford it, a laptop with a bright screen that can show a high sRGB gamut is…[Read more]

]]> 0 dfba2e9ed7e23b310e553967f73dd3a7 ida replied to the topic Landscape Architecture Vs. Architecture in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION http://land8.com/forums/topic/landscape-architecture-vs-architecture/page/2/#post-155650 Thu, 24 Jan 2013 02:50:15 +0000 3 reasons why I like la

1. We work with nature and sometimes solve complex environmental issues
2. We create outdoor public space, think of Bryant Park in NYC, or the Highline
3. We work at many scales from small gardens to large masterplans

]]> 0 9174257f6c7f153978494f5108f4d73a ida replied to the topic Why hasn't anyone heard of landscape architecture? in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/why-hasnt-anyone-heard-of-landscape-architecture/#post-155674 Mon, 21 Jan 2013 08:56:59 +0000 I think it’s more because of the work we produce. In my opinion we are care less about breaking norms thus we produce more generic designs.  In my office I hear too much “this will be nice and comfortable for people”… boooooorrringggg. We need more projects and designers like Seattle’s Freeway Park by Halprin, or the Highline by JCFO in order t…[Read more]

]]> 0 4b4736c15c586896a8f32f9eabf827ea ida replied to the topic What is a landscape architect? in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION http://land8.com/forums/topic/what-is-a-landscape-architect/#post-155797 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 06:08:07 +0000 According to the Landscape Urbanism Bullshit Generator, we “urbanize frictionless initiatives to enhance ephemeral systems”

]]> 0 482cf6b70580b56e91ec4fa697b3612b ida replied to the topic PC vs. Mac ? in the forum TECHNOLOGY https://land8.com/forums/topic/pc-vs-mac-2/#post-155783 Fri, 04 Jan 2013 02:35:29 +0000 you mean addons like grasshopper won’t work in MAC

]]> 0 67baa50ad68693b824edfb187332b846 ida replied to the topic 1st year BLA student second guessing choice in Landscape Arch in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/1st-year-bla-student-second-guessing-choice-in-landscape-arch/#post-155988 Thu, 06 Dec 2012 05:56:01 +0000 The answer to this is easy. If you can’t handle low pay, long hours and crappy job security, do something else. I would go for the engineering degree to be on the safe side, and if you still want to do landscape architecture, you can always get an MLA.

]]> 0 31917ff8faa884f75d504b6b70c5ff72 ida replied to the topic Have you seen the LA tee shirt w/ the stupid slogan? in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/have-you-seen-the-la-tee-shirt-w-the-stupid-slogan/page/2/#post-155959 Thu, 06 Dec 2012 02:32:12 +0000 Sounds like we have an identity crisis.

]]> 0 0748fee17010ae55649f1e1a667480fe ida replied to the topic The Education of Representation in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/the-education-of-representation/page/2/#post-156023 Sat, 01 Dec 2012 08:15:39 +0000 I remember when I was a young intern there would be 4 of us sitting at a table coloring a siteplan. It took us a couple of hours to finish and we still had to scan it and touch it up in PS. Now, you can have one person do that kind of work at the same amount of time in PS. Of course the “style” between hand and digital work is different, but in…[Read more]

]]> 0 bb4313f9a2761d866cf2837609e621c0 ida replied to the topic The starchitects try to win - fun videos, if you have time in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION http://land8.com/forums/topic/the-starchitects-try-to-win-fun-videos-if-you-have-time/#post-156070 Thu, 29 Nov 2012 06:12:12 +0000 I didn’t have the chance to watch the presentations, but design wise, Foster’s idea of the large common spaces are what is needed in today’s office building. Zaha’s, just looking at the model, is just pretty with little interesting functional element. I like her work, but let’s not forget what architecture (and landscape architecture) is – spaces…[Read more]

]]> 0 eaae1aaf51bad89e286b27d75a449dd3 ida replied to the topic At a crossroads... in the forum EDUCATION http://land8.com/forums/topic/at-a-crossroads/#post-156271 Wed, 10 Oct 2012 07:05:38 +0000 You don’t need a Masters to be successful, but I do see job listings for senior-level positions requiring a masters degree… so down the road you may need it.

For me, the theoretical larch topics such as landscape urbanism or parametrics interest me, so I would probably go back to school to learn that. I would also go back to school if I wanted…[Read more]

]]> 0 8ae74f7b6019c12bab645d38cdaba82b ida replied to the topic Best Computer Processor for AutoCAD/Sketchup in the forum TECHNOLOGY https://land8.com/forums/topic/best-computer-processor-for-autocadsketchup/#post-156316 Sat, 29 Sep 2012 06:36:45 +0000 hmm… that is strange. I really don’t know why that would be. Maybe you had a lot of crapware running in the background while you were using autocad? How about sketchup? Does it run slower too?

]]> 0 9f1c2720b40989c1ed1ba11f3be292a9 ida replied to the topic Just Curious... in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/just-curious/#post-156439 Wed, 26 Sep 2012 10:59:11 +0000 I don’t see many old people as support staff. They are either management or the principal. What happens to those who are not so good in business, or those who are not good at being “the face” of the company? Do they remain as designers, the people who work behind the scenes? Or do they get kicked out and replaced by younger designers? 

]]> 0 ec0f4880467d9360632da9ac55dce5de ida replied to the topic Best Computer Processor for AutoCAD/Sketchup in the forum TECHNOLOGY https://land8.com/forums/topic/best-computer-processor-for-autocadsketchup/#post-156319 Wed, 26 Sep 2012 02:12:59 +0000 What’s your budget? If it’s not much, then an entry-level AMD would be better than the entry-level Intel. In the mid and pro range, Intel (i5 and i7) preforms better in tests.

]]> 0 ba2f11716498853209a9189e6e1dcf44 ida replied to the topic Just Curious... in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/just-curious/#post-156444 Mon, 24 Sep 2012 02:31:53 +0000 Sounds like if you want to last in this field, you have to give up on being creative and become more of a business man/woman. That’s a shame because I enjoy getting my hands dirty and making things. 

]]> 0 ea8fd3320578d403b37602636948a5c5 ida replied to the topic Update on the High Line in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/update-on-the-high-line/#post-156703 Thu, 23 Aug 2012 02:13:44 +0000 I blame the hipsters

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