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Ray Freeman posted an update in the group L.A.R.E. – ANYTHING GOES 13 years, 4 months ago

LARE Preparation Course in Northern California

Date/Time: July 22-24, 2011

Description: Sections A, B & D 8:30 am-6:00 pm, July 22-24, 2011.

Course Description: This class is a highly detailed review of the multiple choice sections of the LARE. The course includes an overview of the LARE from the point of view of the…[Read more]

Melissa McDonald posted an update in the group L.A.R.E. – ANYTHING GOES 13 years, 5 months ago

Thanks!

STEPHANIE Landregan FASLA LEED posted an update in the group L.A.R.E. – ANYTHING GOES 13 years, 5 months ago

We will be having our Workshop in LA on July 31. I’ll post more information shortly.

Melissa McDonald posted an update in the group L.A.R.E. – ANYTHING GOES 13 years, 5 months ago

I’m looking for a class to take for Section D…anyone have any suggestions?

MJ Martin posted an update in the group California Native Plants 13 years, 5 months ago

Hi all. I’m working on a planting plan for a steep slope in an area that has plenty of DG (East San Diego) and need to add a burgundy color to the palette. All of the other plants are xeric. I’m hoping to find something that someone doesn’t need to prune (due to the steepness) but that will add color even if it’s deciduous. I’m using Ma…[Read more]

alland posted an update in the group LARE Multiple Choice Discussion 13 years, 6 months ago

Can anyone point out a good source for sustainability and materials and methods. It felt great on the exam, but something has to be missing. Im floating between 2s and 3s and I have referenced many books that I have. Do the practice exams help?

alland posted an update in the group LARE Multiple Choice Discussion 13 years, 6 months ago

Thanks, Veenu!

Veenu Jayaram posted an update in the group LARE Multiple Choice Discussion 13 years, 6 months ago

Alland,

Something I can think of right now are,
Pavement Cross sections, look for
-thickness of concrete
-proper placement of filter fabric
-water proofing etc

Stairs
-Riser thread heights or riser tread combined dimensions
-Handrail height, end handrail wrap up

Gaurdrails- spacing between rails, height, minimum requirement of gaurd…[Read more]

alland posted an update in the group LARE Multiple Choice Discussion 13 years, 6 months ago

any idea what may be some of the flaws in the construction cross sections?
steps, hardscaping, retaining walls, etc?

Jessica Hawn posted an update in the group LARE Multiple Choice Discussion 13 years, 6 months ago

Great, thanks for the help!

I think I’m going to buy the LaGro book to start with and try to get the other ones through interlibrary loan (which never even occurred to me at first).

I would eventually like to buy all of them, but that’s almost $600 for all the books (used), exam fee, and study guides, so that’ll have to wait.

Tad Hansen posted an update in the group LARE Multiple Choice Discussion 13 years, 6 months ago

The test had questions from all four books. I think the Site Analysis by LaGro would be the most important followed by the Booth and Russ books. I suggest you read them all though if you are serious about passing the exam. They are great books to have in your library for referencing throughout your career so make the investment if you can. Als…[Read more]

Wyatt Thompson, PLA posted an update in the group LARE Multiple Choice Discussion 13 years, 6 months ago

Jessica, you should be able to get all these books at your local library through interlibrary loan.

Jeffrey Trojanowski, posted an update in the group LARE Multiple Choice Discussion 13 years, 6 months ago

Jessica,

I have Site Analysis, and Site Planning & Design Handbook. I read both of them, but only skimmed the Site Planning book. Definitely read Site Analysis and get the PPI study material, and maybe the CLARB practice test. That is what got me to pass this time.

Ray Freeman posted an update in the group L.A.R.E. – ANYTHING GOES 13 years, 7 months ago

Section E LARE Review in North Carolina

Date/Time: May 13-15, 2011 (25 hours)

Description:
Through lecture, group discussion, and practice exercises, this intensive three day course focuses on preparing students to take Section E: Grading & Drainage of the Landscape Architects Registration Examination. The course includes a look at how the p…[Read more]

Matt Mathes PLA posted an update in the group L.A.R.E. – ANYTHING GOES 13 years, 7 months ago

Date change to Saturday May 7, 2011 for LARE Review Study Session – Section C & E in Baton Rouge, LA.
See post below on April 1 for all other information (time, place, fee, contact, etc.)

Matt Mathes PLA posted an update in the group L.A.R.E. – ANYTHING GOES 13 years, 7 months ago

LARE Review Study Session- Section C & EThe Louisiana Chapter ASLA is hosting review sessions for the upcoming LARE exam for sections C&E on Saturday, April 9 from 8:30 am to 3:45 pm at the Shaw Center for the Arts, 2nd Floor, located at 100 Lafayette Street, Baton Rouge, LA.The session is taught by Matt Mathes, ASLA, PPI Author LARE study…[Read more]

Jose posted an update in the group L.A.R.E. – ANYTHING GOES 13 years, 8 months ago

I just took section A. I thought it was on the Legal and Administrative Aspects of Practice. Little did I know that I was going to be tested on concrete test and what trash to recycle on the job site…..as a matter of fact I don’t remember seeing one question on bidding or the process or contract…Thanks CLARB for making me study crap that has…[Read more]

Ray Freeman posted an update in the group LARE Multiple Choice Discussion 13 years, 8 months ago

Tad, I don’t know why Russ would write it as 1:4. That’s not the “conventional” way of doing it.

Tad Hansen posted an update in the group LARE Multiple Choice Discussion 13 years, 8 months ago

Ray and everyone,

I am taking B here shortly but I have a lingering question about the slope steepness ratio method. Norman Booth is writing it horizontal first, verical second 4:1(Basic Elements of Landscape Architectural Design, page 31). Thomas Russ is writing it in reverse 1:4 (Site Planning and Design, Page 125) Is there a reason why the…[Read more]