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J. Robert (Bob) Wainner replied to the topic Job locations for Landscape Architects in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION 19 hours, 14 minutes ago
OK…..It’s now, Feb. 16, 2020 and I was just looking at the LAND 8 Job Board. I didn’t see more than maybe (2) Landscape Architecture jobs in “LOCATIONS” that would be considered “good locations” IMO.
Go Look. California, New York, Idaho, Maryland, Connecticut…..ALL locations with high cost of living and high State Income Taxes. Plus, most…[Read more]
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J. Robert (Bob) Wainner commented on the post, Flooding by Design 19 hours, 23 minutes ago
Assuming…that everything written here is “true”……I’m wondering. WHY did Barack & Michelle Obama (both major advocates of the “green energy movement & climate change issues”…..purchase a very expensive, multi-million Residence in the Cape Cod area…on several Acres of land that are right on the Atlantic Ocean? I’ve seen photos of that…[Read more]
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J. Robert (Bob) Wainner commented on the post, UT Austin [Land8x8 Video] 19 hours, 48 minutes ago
Yes……the Seas on Planet Earth have been rising now for centuries. However, according to NASA, the average amount of “Rising Sea Level” per year is now .1 (that’s point 1 inches) per year. How can you even measure that? IMO, this topic is way over blown. Just more “Liberal” rhetoric.
If everyone is so concerned about rising seas and…[Read more]
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J. Robert (Bob) Wainner commented on the post, Eco Altitudes [Land8x8 Video] 1 month ago
P.S………Besides, the auto industry in America (along with Oil & Gasoline) are MAJOR driving forces in our Nation’s economy. Oh, it’s nice to “discuss” concepts like AV’s….but, these type of vehicles are WAY OFF IN OUR FUTURE!!! Can anyone even “imagine” the cost to remove all of our existing streets and highways…and force every American t…[Read more]
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J. Robert (Bob) Wainner commented on the post, Eco Altitudes [Land8x8 Video] 1 month ago
Just for a CHANGE…..would it be “possible” if we could get some well written BLOG Articles that are written by someone is NOT a “Very Far Left Liberal”…..Landscape Architects who have “practical” solutions……instead of farfetched solutions that would cost us literally Trillions of dollars. Besides, even if we all joined together here in…[Read more]
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J. Robert (Bob) Wainner commented on the post, How Circular Economy Can Build Sustainability 1 month ago
Really, the Earth is expected to have almost 10 Billion People by the year 2050??? According to AOC in the U.S. House of Representatives here in the U.S……if we don’t solve the problem of “CLIMATE CHANGE”…..there will be ZERO people on this Planet.
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J. Robert (Bob) Wainner commented on the post, How Public Open Space Reactivates the City 1 month ago
Hello Angus…….That’s all well and good; However, part of the role of the Landscape Architect on EVERY design project is to give good “guidance” to the client. I would have simply explained to the neighborhood committee….that people walking, jogging and biking move more easily through a space…..when the pathways are “curved”. I’m all for p…[Read more]
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J. Robert (Bob) Wainner replied to the topic Fire safe landscaping in the forum PLANTS & HORTICULTURE 1 month, 3 weeks ago
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!!!
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J. Robert (Bob) Wainner replied to the topic Low Lying Parks in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION 1 month, 4 weeks ago
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]
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J. Robert (Bob) Wainner replied to the topic Why are there "weak talented" Licensed Landscape Architects??? in the forum PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE 2 months ago
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,
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J. Robert (Bob) Wainner replied to the topic Why are there "weak talented" Licensed Landscape Architects??? in the forum PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE 2 months ago
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]
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J. Robert (Bob) Wainner replied to the topic Why are there "weak talented" Licensed Landscape Architects??? in the forum PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE 2 months ago
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]
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J. Robert (Bob) Wainner replied to the topic Why are there "weak talented" Licensed Landscape Architects??? in the forum PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE 2 months ago
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]
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J. Robert (Bob) Wainner replied to the topic Residential design programs in the forum TECHNOLOGY 2 months ago
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]
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J. Robert (Bob) Wainner commented on the post, How Public Open Space Reactivates the City 2 months, 1 week ago
I really enjoyed this article….and all of the great visuals. Looking @ the very first graphic…..I’m just wondering “why” the bike path isn’t curved throughout? I can see some slight turns in the bike path with “angles”…….just feel “curves” would work best for biking.
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J. Robert (Bob) Wainner commented on the post, How to Draw Landscapes (Like a Landscape Architect) 2 months, 1 week ago
So GREAT to see this video and the authors showing such enthusiasm and the usefulness of landscape sketching “by hand”. I do sort of disagree with the last statement in this thread……that says “Don’t consider sketches to be artworks, since a sketch is only a means to an end. It doesn’t need to look good, it just needs to be useful to you”.…[Read more]
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J. Robert (Bob) Wainner replied to the topic Why are there "weak talented" Licensed Landscape Architects??? in the forum PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE 2 months, 1 week ago
Andrew…..Well, that’s nice of you, but, I’m not so sure you could afford my services…….*smile*
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J. Robert (Bob) Wainner started the topic DO LA's BELIEVE IN GLOBAL WARMING? in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION 2 months, 1 week ago
I am wondering if Landscape Architects really believe in the “Global Warming” theory? And, if so, will it really have an effect on our profession?
Personally, I don’t care what scientists are saying about “Global Warming”…IMO, I tend to believe if it is true, it has more to do with the SUN than anything else…not anything people on Earth are…[Read more]
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J. Robert (Bob) Wainner replied to the topic Why are there "weak talented" Licensed Landscape Architects??? in the forum PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE 2 months, 1 week ago
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]
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J. Robert (Bob) Wainner replied to the topic Why are there "weak talented" Licensed Landscape Architects??? in the forum PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE 2 months, 2 weeks ago
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]
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