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Noah Billig replied to the topic Bad font decisions, yes I'm talking to you Papyrus users! in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION 12 years, 8 months ago
Okay, but it is still preferable to use “typeface.” As I understand it, a font is something that sets the type, while a typeface is what we see on the page and/or screen.
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Noah Billig replied to the topic Bad font decisions, yes I'm talking to you Papyrus users! in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION 12 years, 8 months ago
I’m not sure if someone mentioned this (I haven’t read through all the threads), but you mean “typeface,” not “font.” If you’re going to be an armchair typographer, you might want to learn the correct terminology.
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Noah Billig replied to the topic Post Professional Degree Warning in the forum EDUCATION 13 years, 11 months ago
Minnesota has a “combined” MLA program and an MSLA option.
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Noah Billig replied to the topic Licensure rant in the forum PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE 14 years ago
Well, according to the Board of AELSLAGID’s website, http://www.aelslagid.state.mn.us/landscapearch.html, you should be able to use up to two years of experience under a licensed engineer and/or architect:
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Noah Billig replied to the topic Development of thesis topic….needing input on "New Urbanism" in the forum RESEARCH 14 years ago
Two articles to check out, if you haven’t, are:
Ellis, C. “The New Urbanism: Critiques and Rebuttals.” Journal of Urban Design 7, no. 3 (2002): 261-291.
Krieger, A. “Whose Urbanism?” Architecture 87, no. 11 (1998): 73-76.Krieger, A. “Whose Urbanism?” Architecture 87, no. 11 (1998): 73-76.
Ellis’s article might be a good starting point for…[Read more]
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Noah Billig replied to the topic Vienna Travel – need an LA's must see list in the forum PLACES & SPACES 14 years, 9 months ago
How was your visit? What did you see? I live in Vienna, but was fully booked over the weekend. Otherwise I could have given you a tour of some places.
Cheers
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Noah Billig replied to the topic Vienna Travel – need an LA's must see list in the forum PLACES & SPACES 14 years, 9 months ago
Schonbrunn grounds, Nasch Market, 1st District streets and plazas, the little Danube, the Vienna Woods in the 19th District. To get to the woods you can take the 38 tram from Schottentor to Grinzing. From there you can catch the 38A bus up to Kahlenberg for great views over the city. Then, if you’re in the mood, you can hike down through the…[Read more]
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Noah Billig replied to the topic Illustrator vs. Photoshop for Rendering Plans in the forum TECHNOLOGY 14 years, 10 months ago
I’m no expert and I use both (like Nick). However, Illustrator has the vector goodness that is, in my opinion, easier to adjust later. You can also download a plug-in for Illustrator that will bring in all the CAD layers (not sure if there is a similar plug-in for PS). I’ve worked on a few plans in Illustrator (via CAD) that were changed a lot…[Read more]
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Noah Billig replied to the topic California MLA programs in the forum EDUCATION 15 years, 5 months ago
You should take the time to visit Pomona and talk to some of their students and professors. I visited and almost went there in 2003, but I got into my hometown program (Minnesota) so I went there instead. Pomona seems like they are doing some great things. Also, the professors I met with there were very kind and open. It had a great atmosphere as…[Read more]
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Noah Billig replied to the topic freeware illustrator-type software in the forum TECHNOLOGY 15 years, 5 months ago
It’s website calls it open-source. I am just trying to figure out the differences between freeware, open-source and shareware. I came across this link via linux.com a few weeks ago:
http://opensourcestrategies.blogspot.com/2005/09/freeware-vs-shareware-vs-open-source.html
Is there something I’m missing?
Back to Roland’s topic, how user-friendly…[Read more]
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Noah Billig replied to the topic freeware illustrator-type software in the forum TECHNOLOGY 15 years, 5 months ago
Not sure that it matters for most people, but Inkscape is open-source, not freeware. It’s a distinction having to do with availability of source code, as I understand it.
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Noah Billig replied to the topic in need of examples/precedents of "green" bridges in the forum SUSTAINABILITY & DESIGN 16 years ago
Maybe it was in Missouri:
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Noah Billig replied to the topic in need of examples/precedents of "green" bridges in the forum SUSTAINABILITY & DESIGN 16 years ago
I know of one in Minnesota. I believe it was called the Wildwood Pedestrian Bridge. I know the architect, Ali Heshmati. I’m sure he would be happy to talk with you about it.
Ali’s links:
http://www.leadinc.no/
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Noah Billig replied to the topic Economic crisis and what it means for us in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION 16 years ago
Actually, we can now take the LARE after we complete our degree – even without the experience. I’m not sure if this is a state rule or a national rule, but I took Section D in September and do not have three years of experience yet (for MN licensure). You might want to look into it. I will let you know when I am coming back to Clemson.
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Noah Billig replied to the topic Economic crisis and what it means for us in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION 16 years ago
Claudia – I like your idea of non-profit LA firms. I have thought about the same thing when working with community non-profit organizations. I think landscape architects have a skill set that could be valuable for a non-profit. On a job site we can speak the language of engineers, architects, planners, artists, horticulturists, etc. This breadth…[Read more]
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Noah Billig replied to the topic Digital vs. Hand-Rendered etc. in the forum GRAPHICS 16 years ago
Check out the November 2007 Landscape Architecture Magazine for a good article on hand drawing in a digital age.