J. Robert Wainner

Wiktor…..I sincerely admire your enthusiasm for Landscape Architecture! I have to say, your “English” is much better than my “Polish”…since I don’t know a single word of Polish…*smile*.

Throughout my design career, I too was able to travel throughout the U.S…but, it was to fly to various cities to inspect projects I designed. For many…[Read more]

Calico……………
After reviewing your Profile here on LAND 8……I’m seeing ZERO results.  Maybe, in your case, you will NEED a min. of 10 yrs. of experience before you would have what it takes to pass the L.A.R.E. exam and obtain a State LA License.
With your “attitude”…..I think I’m probably accurate in my statement above.
Good…[Read more]

Ida………..I tend to disagree with you a bit here.
I just don’t believe the Owner’s of a majority of LA firms will offer more $$$ just because an LA also has a Master’s Degree.  In this economy and with so much competition among LA grads seeking jobs, Employers will most likely hire LA grads who (might have some experience, outstanding…[Read more]

Winston;
I wrote you a rather lengthy comment on your other question…about “entry level” salaries in the Dallas, Texas area.
I wouldn’t focus on the fact that you may have a MASTERs degree.  Design firms are more interested in whether or not you have any “experience”.  Is your Portfolio “outstanding”?  Can you sketch?  What computer drawing ski…[Read more]

Hello Winston;
Not having “experience” really puts you in the same boat with a ton of LA grads right now.  LA grads (from what I’ve been reading) have been having very difficult time finding “entry level” positions….at least for the past 3 or 4 yrs.
I took a peek at ASLA.org’s job link.  One LA position (2-4 yrs. of experience) is offering a s…[Read more]

I was just reading your LIST of projects above after your P.S……that you state were all “sustainable design” type projects.  I couldn’t help but notice, they ALL appear to be CITY, STATE or FEDERALLY funded projects.  I have a feeling that “sustainable design” was a requirement for these projects and not “optional”.
It has been my experience t…[Read more]

P.S. to Ben:
It’s interesting to note……that here in the U.S., Pres. Obama has introduced (I believe) and Executive Order or some type of new legislation that will force companies to pay “Over-Time” to workers (all hours over 40 hours) to employees who are paid over $25,000.00 per year in salary.  Currently, salaried workers are NOT entitled…[Read more]

Hello Laith;
Are you familiary with:  Spine3d?  You can find their website at:  http://www.spine3d.com   This digital graphics firm is located in Miami, Florida.  Absolutely FANTASTIC work!
Bob

Craig……I guess we can “agree to disagree” on some of your points here.
While I agree with you, it’s always good to be a concerned LA and citizen with regards to the “green energy & sustainable movements”…..I’m RIGHT about what Dr. Moore has stated about Global Warming.  Even last night on FOX News, he was being interviewed and he stated…[Read more]

To “Trace One”;
Just now, I was viewing an interview on FOX News of the Co-Founder of “Green Peace“…an organization I feel you are very much aware of.  Probably an organization that former VP Al Gore is buddies with.  This Co-Founder (Mr. Patrick Moore, PhD in Ecology) is no longer with “Green Peace” as he no longer shares their views.
In the i…[Read more]

Yes, Trace (RW), I am very familiar with the teachings of Ian McHarg (as well as his book “Design With Nature”). He was, without a doubt, one of the top and foremost leaders in the ecological movement (now, pretty much known as “sustainability”).
I am also aware of well known people such as Al Gore, who, is probably best known for the term…[Read more]

Trace……….Well, there’s NOT sufficient info. provided on your LAND8 Folio….to know where you’re coming from.
***Please go read my comment on PAGE 2***
Oh, geeezzzz, you’re in California. And from reading a few of your other blog comments, you must be 100% onboard with the “green energy” movement as well.  I’ve got some sad news for you &…[Read more]

Hello Barbara;
I read your comments here with great interest…and appreciate your contribution to this discussion.   Also, I spent some time looking over your LA firms’ website….outstanding!
I have spent time studying LEED, but am far from being an expert on the subject that you are.
As I mentioned, I realize that “sustainable design” is a w…[Read more]