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Leslie B Wagle posted a new activity comment 4 days, 17 hours ago
That was supposed to be “formal THEORY” but software re-spelled for me…
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Leslie B Wagle started the topic Relief when you face a creative block in the forum PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE 1 week, 6 days ago
https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20210319-why-procrastination-can-help-fuel-creativity
I think what this article points out has proven true for me, at least I have noticed it without having heard a formal their about it. If you feel stressed, don’t think you have to slog harder as that often just creates exhaustion and frustration. Even in a…[Read more]
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Leslie B Wagle replied to the topic What don't you know (well enough)? in the forum PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE 3 months, 3 weeks ago
I’ve been passing that on to people closer to the gadgetry myself with no problems as well but I feel a little weird that I have to explain it to clients (saving on design fees helps the issue).Those are areas that someone really interested in the work will gladly do and rather than charge my time (if I had ever invested in learning it),…[Read more]
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Leslie B Wagle replied to the topic What don't you know (well enough)? in the forum PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE 3 months, 3 weeks ago
Yes, I thought right after I posted that, it would depend on what you find you must (or what you want to) aim for, and there are different sets of skills needed accordingly. Then there is the general innocence most of us have about how hard it is to find the right niche and to get work, period. But being motivated and feeling competent helps get…[Read more]
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Leslie B Wagle started the topic What don't you know (well enough)? in the forum PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE 3 months, 3 weeks ago
After reading the discussion below, I thought there must be many variations of the “not knowing something maybe I should” syndrome. The discussion between professional architects was rather revealing but understandable. What areas of knowledge have you suspected you lack and haven’t had time or opportunity to develop? That even standard train…[Read more]
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Leslie B Wagle replied to the topic Shou Sugi Ban wood for a small house in the forum SUSTAINABILITY & DESIGN 7 months, 4 weeks ago
I’ve only see it in fences but don’t see why it couldn’t be siding, depending on whether it lasts as long as other treated or tested wood products. I wouldn’t do it strictly for an appearance preference without knowing that.
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Leslie B Wagle replied to the topic MA in LA from Academy of Art Experience in the forum EDUCATION 10 months, 3 weeks ago
Just wanted to add….if you do anything on line, be sure it’s got interactive classes with other students. I just don’t think you can learn the interaction that offices expect without an initiation in collaboration, ie. if your studies themselves are as an isolated person with a “tutor.” I realize the whole field is going to have more vitual…[Read more]
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Leslie B Wagle replied to the topic MA in LA from Academy of Art Experience in the forum EDUCATION 10 months, 3 weeks ago
I don’t really know that state so can’t guide you. But just beware of something. There sometimes ARE people who get a job with a registered L.A. as a helper person who knows plants well, can do drafting, estimating, watercolor sketches, nearly anything….including LA students who just didn’t finish their degree. And if you gathered some courses…[Read more]
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Leslie B Wagle replied to the topic MA in LA from Academy of Art Experience in the forum EDUCATION 10 months, 3 weeks ago
Isn’t there a way to find out if a school is an ACCREDITED one – by CLARB or another body? I don’t even understand the purpose of a degree for people who are just “interested in” LA. That is almost cruel if students don’t come out with the necessary technical skills, when the same time could be spent in a solid program that could lead to…[Read more]
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Leslie B Wagle replied to the topic Work/Practice under the New Normal in the forum PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE 10 months, 3 weeks ago
Oh, I think that will always have potential. It was widely used even back in the “olden days,” when I had my drawing board at home and only later moved into a former classroom in a renovated school building (and now am back home again). You just have to decide to market yourself to earn the convenience, and it doesn’t work so well for people…[Read more]
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Leslie B Wagle replied to the topic Work/Practice under the New Normal in the forum PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE 10 months, 3 weeks ago
Yes I think you may not be getting many replies because there was enough work to keep going with, and people are hoping an absolute loss of desire for design work doesn’t happen or ever become a “new normal.” Keep up your personal projects and hope for the future. From what I’m thinking, the building industry can’t collapse because we will always…[Read more]
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Leslie B Wagle's profile was updated 11 months, 3 weeks ago
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Leslie B Wagle replied to the topic Residential design programs in the forum TECHNOLOGY 1 year ago
I looked into this pretty deeply and decided that most of the slick and “better” 3D ones were a) mostly for Microsoft, not Macs and 2) a big investment in terms of both cost and learning curves. I came up with a solution but it’s still not for every residential job and I don’t encourage people to fantasize that they will automatically get a 3D…[Read more]
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Leslie B Wagle replied to the topic An overqualified entry-level? in the forum PORTFOLIO & RESUME 1 year, 2 months ago
I was hoping someone with more insight into hiring in larger firms would answer this, but I’ll try and just offer general wisdom. Just go with emphasis on your strengths. You don’t have to exaggerate them but don’t get discouraged by what you “haven’t” done already. Everybody starts somewhere, gathers what experience is possible, and keeps…[Read more]
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Leslie B Wagle replied to the topic Stamp in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION 1 year, 2 months ago
Maybe I’m wading in here more on impression than deep study of it, but I think a seal is saying “I am qualified by education, preparation, experience, and (most likely) testing to do this plan” (for any sheet it is on- sometimes as required by reviewing jurisdiction). That also implies it is your property. But doing the work in the first place…[Read more]
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Leslie B Wagle replied to the topic Trigger for City/County Review. in the forum DETAILS & MATERIALS 1 year, 2 months ago
I can only answer for where I was a planner. Planning was the “clearing house” or contact point but some other cities may do it differently. Besides our own review, we would circulate submissions to other department(s) which could be inspections, fire, transportation, public works etc. Big project developers just knew to bring multiple sets as all…[Read more]
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Leslie B Wagle replied to the topic Trigger for City/County Review. in the forum DETAILS & MATERIALS 1 year, 3 months ago
Joseph makes good points and I wanted to add to my “give a call” comment…that having to go pick up or buy a copy of an ordinance is not that common any more. A lot of ordinances and regulations are provided by the area’s government website, usually under planning or development. It’s the place to start, and will give advice on other special…[Read more]
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Leslie B Wagle replied to the topic Trigger for City/County Review. in the forum DETAILS & MATERIALS 1 year, 3 months ago
It’s usually not that hard to find out by a call to the city (planning or inspections department)….but generally if they don’t review new single family, & it’s not an expansion of the house, adding of a pool, or in a special zoning district (historic, watershed, scenic highway etc.) then you’re free to do grading and to design hard surfaces and…[Read more]
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Leslie B Wagle replied to the topic Why are there "weak talented" Licensed Landscape Architects??? in the forum PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE 1 year, 4 months ago
That sure wouldn’t have passed basic level courses at any point in history I know of. So….the mysteries will always be there.
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Leslie B Wagle replied to the topic Plaza to Playspace Precedent in the forum PLACES & SPACES 1 year, 4 months ago
Downtown Greensboro, NC has a space that has been renovated a couple of times and the latest one includes performance, play, dog area, and games. I would imagine someone in the planning department might know the designer(s) and have some plans still on file.
LeBauer Park…[Read more]
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That was supposed to be “formal THEORY” but software re-spelled for me…