Michael Barcelos

Michael Barcelos posted an update in the group Graphics 11 years, 4 months ago

The Illinois chapter of ASLA is looking for a landscape sketch artist to teach a sketch / rendering class in Chicago in the Spring of 2013. Any artist / designer who is interested in teaching a class please contact me at mbarcelos@valleycrest.com and we can discuss fees and travel accomodations.
Michael Barcelos replied to the topic Sheer Descent Waterfall Wall Design in the forum DETAILS & MATERIALS 13 years, 9 months ago

Thank you both for the input. I figured that it would not be wise to add water to the original stone facade. I will likely highlight the wall with an attractive flowering tree in front of it and up-lighting to create a unique shadow on the stone.
Michael Barcelos replied to the topic Green Streets in the forum SUSTAINABILITY & DESIGN 13 years, 9 months ago

Aiken, SC is currently in the construction phase of a green street project funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. They have installed several bioswales into a few existing wooded parkways that run along each street in the historic downtown. I was involved in a studio project in Aiken last year so have a background knowledge of the…[Read more]
Michael Barcelos replied to the topic Mobile Tree Planter in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION 14 years, 5 months ago

Thanks everyone for your insightful ideas. David, this treetrains graphic is very similiar to what I had envisioned for my park. Can you tell me who designed it so that I can cite them in my presentation? I will be sure to post a graphic of my presentation board in a few weeks!
Michael Barcelos posted an update in the group Project Resource Connection 14 years, 10 months ago

Cool idea for a group… i also have some time left before I graduate but ive been attempting to learn more about the profession this summer by starting a temporary landscape business around town. Learning how to quote clients with a price for a variety of small installation jobs has helped me gain a better understanding of how much money is…[Read more]