June Liu

Interesting.  Two entities fighting over who will make money selling another guide to prescriptive design.  There is nothing new in the SITES project except adding points up to get to some magical level so you can pin a gold star on your wall.  We really don’t need another entity telling us how to design sustainable projects.  We have been doi…[Read more]

Hi Heather – definitely disappointing to see. Just saw the announcements; have read both press statements that describe very different points of view. What do you think the key disagreement is and what will take to resolve?

Northern California – LARE Prep Sections 1&2 – 2013

Date/Time:

October 26-27, 2013  8:30 am-6:00 pm

Description:

This workshop covers exam background, project management, contracts,
construction administration, construction law, inventory and analysis,
programming, ordinances and codes. 260 page syllabus. 200 practice…[Read more]

Northern California – LARE Prep Section 4 – 2013

Date/Time:

October 4-6, 2013  8:30 am-6:30 pm

Description:

This workshop covers exam background, grading & drainage skills
applicable to the LARE, interpretation and use of third party information,
construction document drawings and specifications, sedimentation and erosion
control,…[Read more]

I have sections 3 &4 left to take; unfortunately it seems that Florida ASLA is not currently offering a LARE Review.  Given that I will be required to travel out of state to attend a review, does anyone have any recommendations in regards to who does offer a good LARE review or who I should avoid?

I need to get started on taking Section 1 and 2 of the Lare and I need help on where to start. HELP!

Leo – Thank you for the information…this will help a lot.  I saw the survey on Bayt.com but all the salaries were blocked from my viewing. I am currently research cost of living as well, it seems to be fairly equal to the U.S.
Thanks again, Kelly

This might be helpful – published by Bayt.com (from anonymous employee survey) last week:
Average salary for job title “senior landscape architect”
$8832 UAE
$6987 Bahrain
$4732 Qatar
$6539 KSA
Advise you check the cost of living to know the net value.  Hope this helps.

I am currently in employment negotiations with a large firm in Qatar and am looking for information on what salaries are for LA’s there.  I just finished my masters degree, and have a BSLA with 10 yrs of experience.
If anyone can help I would greatly appreciate it.
Thanks,

A large number of credits under the Sustainable Sites Initiative pertain to vegetation. Check out my latest article “Green Math” in Landscape Architecture Magazine to find out what you should know to earn as many as possible.

hello everybody,
i am looking for researches about healing gardens,case studies in the middle east,
i hope somebody can provide me with this information
regards

Hi everybody,

I’m a Senior Landscape Architect with over ten years experience working with one of Irelands leading design practices.
 
I have just relocated to Dubai in the hope of attaining a challenging and rewarding role.
 
If anyone has any leads or knows of anyone recruiting, I’d be very grateful.
 
Thanks,
John John%20Patrick%20Rice%20Senior…[Read more]

Land8 online has invited me to provide a free webinar on sustainable sites, small scale sites and residential landscapes on November 7th. What type of information you would find most useful?

Is anyone aware of a Section 4 review class in Colorado this fall?

I still have seats in my Section 1 and 2 class on August 11-12. Accepting applications on Tuesday. I fyou need registration materials or detailed info re the course, please e-mail me at rayfreeman3@comcast.net

I still have the preparatory materials that I made available in April (see below).  Even though the test is changing formats, this material is still sold through the PPI website – don’t be fooled by the new packaging…it’s the same thing and they haven’t yet figured out how to adapt to the new format  (see here for a direct comparison of the r…[Read more]

I live in Upper Marlboro, MD, and am preparing for Sections 3 & 4 in December. Any DC/Baltimore/NoVa candidates doing the same? I’ve got all my study books and old vignettes, but it could be nice to know others in the same boat.

I am all for sustainability, but we can still need to make it blend into  the enviroment …………………………………..Dome What dome

its great to be part on this group. 

PPI – LARE Complete Review Package Sections A-E.  This package is as ordered directly from PPI and includes all of the materials listed on their website (click here to see what is included).  They are virtually unmarked as I worked on copies instead of the originals.   This package originally sells for $335, but I’m asking $300.  A discounte…[Read more]