J. Robert (Bob) Wainner

IMO….someone needs to mail a copy of this book “Firescaping” to the Governor of California. It’s apparent that California’s environmental policies with regards to stopping the Forest Fires just is NOT working!!!

Hi Katherine…..well, I have read that the “seas are rising” very little each year, but, barely enough that you can measure. IMO, the reports that the seas are rising at a rapid rate where you could measure those rises in FEET is just bogus.

I don’t mean to politicalize your “rising seas” statement…but, as I recall, former President Obama was…[Read more]

Jeeezzzzzz Nick, get a grip. I’m not going to apologize to you twice. Your points are well taken…..let’s move on, shall we.
Respectfully,
J. Robert (Bob) Wainner

Nick…I do apologize. I didn’t intend to offend you…just felt “some” of your comments were uncalled for. And, I know some of mine were too.

I wasn’t able to view any of your projects….though, I wanted to. I’m sure you are a very well qualified “Land Planner”.

Well, I can understand the layoff situation. IMO, during the 8 yrs. Obama was in…[Read more]

It really wouldn’t matter, Andrew. We have all been criticized here on LAND 8 from time to time or another for our comments here. Just differences of opinions.

LAND 8 says there are 1.5 Million Members…..but, I just counted ONLY (60) members who were active here on LAND 8 during the past (60) days. Members should get involved, but, they…[Read more]

Nick…I personally find your comments a bit insulting & unprofessional. Wow, you must have been doing a lot of “clean up autoCAD work” in 9 different jobs over the past 15 years, huh.

When you graduate with an LA degree in 1977, like I did, there was no such thing as “autoCAD”…and many LA graduates never made it, because, they didn’t have…[Read more]

I think that’s fine you’re using autoCAD for your Residential Projects and it seems that more people are asking for 3D type drawings these days. But, it is important to ensure the 2D design is very well done “before” you think about 3D. IMO, I feel that sometimes, a 3D type drawing and mislead a client. And, that your autoCAD drawings are well…[Read more]

Andrew…..Well, that’s nice of you, but, I’m not so sure you could afford my services…….*smile*

Andrew…I just now took a peek at the University of Idaho’s Landscape Architecture Degree Program…and the 2nd course mentioned in the LA degree curriculum…is all about, “graphics, drawing, perspectives and color renderings”. That should have been a clue that “maybe” you would have wanted “reconsider” if LA is what you wanted to pursue?

You…[Read more]

Tim…I sincerely meant no disrespect with my last comment here. I have just always had a very strong passion for “Landscape Architecture”…and really, Architectural Drawing & Graphic Design since I was very young. My Dad was a very gifted Advertising Artist and Graphic Designer, so, he had a major influence on my wanting to become a professional…[Read more]

Yes Tim, I still disagree with your thinking here. WHY would anyone get an expensive Gov’t student college loan OR use money from their parents to study Landscape Architecture for 4 to 5 years…then, NOT use that education? Waste of $$$. And, then, what if somehow the U.S. Gov’t decided to provide FREE College Educations to every high school…[Read more]

Tim…Sorry, but, I’m going to have to disagree with you here AND I think if “Fredrick Law Olmstead” & “Andrew Jackson Downing” were still living…..they too would disagree with your definition of a “Landscape Architect”.

Even in Wikipedia on line, it describes “Landscape Architecture” as a DESIGN profession.

I have no idea WHY anyone would…[Read more]

I’m a bit bias here…..but, I think TEXAS would be a good State to have an LA license. No Test required.
I believe a minimum of (2) years of experience…..to get reciprocity from another State. Several LARGE cities and a lot of work – strong economy.

FLORIDA is another good state for an LA license. BUT, they have a “State of Florida LA…[Read more]