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Wendy Meyer posted an update in the group
L.A.R.E. – ANYTHING GOES 14 years, 9 months agoI just wanted to say a big thank you to Brandon for starting this conversation….it made me feel a lot less nutty to go through this process with a crowd of others in the same boat. I am happy to say I’m done now, passed grading and all the other sections and now I can move on with my life! And whoever recommended the LARCH software, there’s some…[Read more]
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Ray Freeman posted an update in the group
L.A.R.E. – ANYTHING GOES 14 years, 9 months agoTwo points Brandon makes that I would like to reiterate, because they are really important if at first you don’t succeed….
Be really careful about reading the requirements of the vignettes. CLARB places a very high premium on the KSA “Ability to Read, Understand and Follow (precisely) Written Directions”.
Figure out your weaknesses and bring…[Read more]
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Brandon Reed, CVO, ASLA / Rooftop and Urban Designer / Landscape Architect posted an update in the group
L.A.R.E. – ANYTHING GOES 14 years, 9 months agoPer your request Ray, I am submitting this for anyone that needs help or hope to pass this monster we call LARE….
As far as what advice to give you….where do i start….I know everyone has different study habits and ways of learning and understanding information….For me, the biggest help was having real life experience and mentors(Jerry…[Read more]
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STEPHANIE Landregan FASLA LEED posted an update in the group
L.A.R.E. – ANYTHING GOES 14 years, 9 months agoLet me add my congratulations Brandon. Isabelle Greene took that portion many times (I’m sworn to secrecy on the total) but she passed. And Clayton, congratulations!
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Ray Freeman posted an update in the group
L.A.R.E. – ANYTHING GOES 14 years, 9 months agoCongratulations Brandon! It was obviously a real slog, but you kept after it! This is a good lesson for everyone, if you don’t give up and keep working at it, you will pass.
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Ray Freeman posted an update in the group
L.A.R.E. – ANYTHING GOES 14 years, 9 months agoClayton,
I imagine Ready Set Practice by Bruce Sharky or Guidelines for Professional Practice by Lane Marshall would address this.
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A.Corry posted an update in the group
L.A.R.E. – ANYTHING GOES 14 years, 9 months agoGood work Brandon! Troy says he’ll teach you the secret handshake now!
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Clayton Munson posted an update in the group
L.A.R.E. – ANYTHING GOES 14 years, 9 months agoCan anybody suggest books that go further into explaining all the different insurances that have to be carried?
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Clayton Munson posted an update in the group
L.A.R.E. – ANYTHING GOES 14 years, 9 months agoWooHOO!!!! I passed all mine!!!!!!!!
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Sarah Rivenburgh posted an update in the group
L.A.R.E. – ANYTHING GOES 14 years, 9 months agoWay to go Brandon!! That was a pretty serious battle you faught!! Congrats! and Well done!
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Brandon Reed, CVO, ASLA / Rooftop and Urban Designer / Landscape Architect posted an update in the group
L.A.R.E. – ANYTHING GOES 14 years, 9 months agoI am happy to say two words to y’all…..I PASSED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It is the BEST MOST AMAZING feeling in the world…..To all those who are still struggling through the testing process….stick with it!!! I took the grading portion 10 times….I repeat 10 times…..DON’T QUIT!!!!! It is worth it I promise!!!
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Michele Wurm posted an update in the group
L.A.R.E. – ANYTHING GOES 14 years, 9 months agoYep, scores are posted! Finally!
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Jordan Lockman posted an update in the group
L.A.R.E. – ANYTHING GOES 14 years, 9 months agoScores are posted.
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Bob Cleaver posted an update in the group
SketchUp 14 years, 9 months agoThank you again, Daniel for the great seminar on sketchup and vectorworks. I highly recommend Daniel Tal as a resource-
My thanks goes to the APLD and Robin and Cynde for their efforts with getting Daniel to SF. When is the next seminar- -
Clayton Munson posted an update in the group
L.A.R.E. – ANYTHING GOES 14 years, 9 months agoHas anybody heard when the scores from December test are going to be released? The website says Feb 19.
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Heather L. Venhaus posted an update in the group
Residential Design Group 14 years, 9 months agoIn response to John’s question “how would you propose to reduce emissions and increase sequestration through design” in addition to my comments below about how to reduce greenhouse gas emissions – landscapes can also play an active role in sequestering carbon through thoughtful plant selection and soil stewardship. Research has shown that…[Read more]
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Heather L. Venhaus posted an update in the group
Residential Design Group 14 years, 9 months agoI believe the solution is to first accept the dual responsibility built landscapes hold in both causing environmental degradation AND protecting and restoring the ecosystem services we depend upon.
I agree with David, we can not and should not eliminate turf completely from our landscapes. There are many scenarios where mowed lawn is the best…[Read more]
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John C. Barney posted an update in the group
Residential Design Group 14 years, 9 months agoI have not read the article, Heather, David and Reid, but I think the basic point is good one — maintenance should be consideration in designing a “sustainable residential landscape.” Even here in the SW, we will design what we think is a more sustainable landscape, and put in a water harvesting swale with cobbles. As it turns out the maintenance…[Read more]
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Reid Mitchell posted an update in the group
Residential Design Group 14 years, 9 months agoDavid your are correct!
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David Moorman posted an update in the group
Residential Design Group 14 years, 9 months ago@Reid – Hahahahahahahahahahaha!
I love to laugh out loud! It’s good for the body. Relieves stress, improves circulation.
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