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Andrew Spiering posted an update in the group
Portfolios and Resumes – Design Strategies 15 years, 5 months ago
Excellent idea, Jennifer!
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Rico Flor posted an update in the group
University of the Philippines Landscape Architecture Program Alumni 15 years, 6 months ago
Ei new members…the topics are still open…:) Your opinion/s is/are always welcome!
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Albert Chun posted an update in the group
University of the Philippines Landscape Architecture Program Alumni 15 years, 9 months ago
hey Kuya Rics…I’m being sustainable here.. I’m not going to push that big rock… I’m just gonna try and go around it.. 😉
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Rico Flor posted an update in the group
University of the Philippines Landscape Architecture Program Alumni 15 years, 9 months ago
Haha, Master, by the tone of your response, you seem ready to push that big rock…hehehe!
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Albert Chun posted an update in the group
University of the Philippines Landscape Architecture Program Alumni 15 years, 9 months ago
Here is my 2centavos worth…
As a former educator: I see any LA curriculum to be a foundation of sorts to an any budding landscape architect. We can teach the person in theory how do things, and be responsible for things (stewards of the environment, etc..), but in the end, it is through that budding landscape architect’s own free will what…[Read more]
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Rico Flor posted an update in the group
University of the Philippines Landscape Architecture Program Alumni 15 years, 10 months ago
Mga pare, valuable comments. Keep it coming. these might shape the UPLarch curriculum in the future. Ganun din sa lady larchies, o di ba Julia?
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Ian Reimon Buyco posted an update in the group
University of the Philippines Landscape Architecture Program Alumni 15 years, 10 months ago
Totally agree with boss Leo …
A lot of non-LA’s might think that they can do landscape design well in fact much of the things that they come up with is merely ‘land-escaping’ or “pseudo-landscape design”. I believe that the UP LArch Program made us understand (and sometimes forcibly hehe) the science behind what we are doing now and that most of…[Read more] -
Julia Angela posted an update in the group
University of the Philippines Landscape Architecture Program Alumni 15 years, 10 months ago
Helloooo!!! Where are the lady larchies???
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Rico Flor posted an update in the group
University of the Philippines Landscape Architecture Program Alumni 15 years, 10 months ago
Coming from my Boss, these are indeed insightful words. Hehe, mamam!
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Leo Gonzales posted an update in the group
University of the Philippines Landscape Architecture Program Alumni 15 years, 10 months ago
I agree with Paolo. There will never be a Version 2 of Hand Sketches.
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Leo Gonzales posted an update in the group
University of the Philippines Landscape Architecture Program Alumni 15 years, 10 months ago
It may be a small percentage of our current professional knowhow, but lessons learned in college were definitely the building blocks of my career.
I always go back to the basics: style design principles, bubbles and methodologies, in every design problem on hand. Design considerations change along with trends in aesthetics, amenities and…[Read more]
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Rico Flor posted an update in the group
University of the Philippines Landscape Architecture Program Alumni 15 years, 10 months ago
Eyahoo! Suyuin natin so Mon bumalik dito!!!
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Jojo Navarro posted an update in the group
University of the Philippines Landscape Architecture Program Alumni 15 years, 10 months ago
I know, the AD office was put up by EDAW Australia before they became an independent office. I’m actually contemplating of moving there dahil tax free, lalo na ngayon that the Aussie dollar has hit a 5 year low versus the US dollar. Baka magkitakits tayo next year.
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Rico Flor posted an update in the group
University of the Philippines Landscape Architecture Program Alumni 15 years, 10 months ago
Thanks for your output. Though this post should not be taken as “the close” in this discussion. Let’s make this a continued discussion. I’m truly hoping our Program staff would stumble into this in the future for their reference.
Curiously, I find the program as quite adequate (though I tend to agree with the need for exposure to actual practice…[Read more]
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Paolo Ortiz posted an update in the group
University of the Philippines Landscape Architecture Program Alumni 15 years, 10 months ago
other points that the program i think is weak at: hardscape and construction, which i greatly think that an experience with a firm would help; and sketching, since it would be best if we could transfer our ideas into graphics. though as i understood now that there are programs encouraging students to learn / practice their free-hand drawing.
di…[Read more]
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Jojo Navarro posted an update in the group
University of the Philippines Landscape Architecture Program Alumni 15 years, 10 months ago
Being a UP grad really is an advantage since it’s an accredited University, but I agree with Paulo that actual training should be part of the curriculum like what they’re doing here. Students from their freshmen years get to experience working on real projects and get paid for it as well. By the time they finish their Uni, they usually get hired…[Read more]
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Rico Flor posted an update in the group
University of the Philippines Landscape Architecture Program Alumni 15 years, 10 months ago
Good point on part-time work, Paolo. There indeed are programs in US Universities when students take a year off to work in a firm prior to their senior year. FYI, the summer internship was the best possible option, ever, at 2001. The program, in fact, is pioneering for the College; BS Arch followed suit only around 2005.
Good probably if the…[Read more]
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Paolo Ortiz posted an update in the group
University of the Philippines Landscape Architecture Program Alumni 15 years, 10 months ago
no doubt there, our LA program did contribute a lot, though it is still a small percentage of the knowledge we must have in order to become competitive in our field. nothing beats actual professional experience. don’t get me wrong, having a good foundation is essential in order for us to easily adapt to actual current practice in our country or…[Read more]
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Rico Flor posted an update in the group
University of the Philippines Landscape Architecture Program Alumni 15 years, 11 months ago
I think this has to be put up, with UP in its Centennial Year now. The UP philosophy in education serves us well, based on how well we’re doing around the globe; our turn to pay forward and let the others know we were/are: ISKOLARCHS!