[Noah Billig]

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. 

[Noah Billig]

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.

[Noah Billig]

Minnesota has a “combined” MLA program and an MSLA option.

[Noah Billig]

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:

 

Part 4 – 1800.1500 – Education and Experience –  Subpart 5 – G. “Qualifying experience in architecture or engineering shall receive full credit up to a maximum of two years when the work is related to landscape architecture and is directly supervised by the appropriately licensed professional.”

 

This part is from their current website and is exactly the same as the PDF I downloaded from their website a few years back (circa 2007).  The PDF I downloaded around 2007 says it was created March 11, 2005.  Anyway, this seems to be the rule and I think it has been the rule for some time.  Keep in mind that the two years under a PE or RA is, “up to a maximum of two years.”  

 

You very well may be more than qualified to be a licensed LA, but the rules are the rules, and they have been in place and posted explicitly on their website for years.  Also, I don’t think the profession is “high-horsed” because it requires supervision under the same profession.  Ostensibly, there are things that one learns under the supervision of an RLA that they don’t under a PE or RA, and that assumption is something the licensing board probably needs to make.  Let’s hope there is a difference, or there really is no need for a separate profession of Landscape Architecture.  Again, you might have more than enough qualifying experience, but look at it from the licensing board’s perspective.  I feel for you, but you’re going to have to get the experience under an LA.  It was in the writing years ago.

[Noah Billig]

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 narrowing down your topic. I’m not sure about research on the charrette process in New Urbanism. Good luck and enjoy the project (as much as you can).

[Noah Billig]

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

[Noah Billig]

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 vineyards back to Grinzing or Nuesdorf and get a beer or wine and dinner. The weather should be pretty warm too.

[Noah Billig]

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 through the design process. I found the vector format easier to adjust than the big photoshop raster documents.

[Noah Billig]

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 far as I could tell.

[Noah Billig]

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 is this program (relative to Illustrator)?

Thanks.

[Noah Billig]

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.

[Noah Billig]

Maybe it was in Missouri:

http://leadinc.no/livebridge

[Noah Billig]

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/
http://www.linkedin.com/pub/3/518/196

[Noah Billig]

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.

[Noah Billig]

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 and depth is valuable and rare.

One suggestion I have is to keep working your way toward licensure after you graduate, even if you do not have a job. Take the LARE. Get any experience you can. Maybe you can help teach a course at an LAAB accredited school. This can give you partial credit toward your experience requirement.

I am also a Clemson student in the EDP program. I have to decided to take the academia route. This might be another option for you. With your MLA and previous work and travel experience, you would likely be a welcome addition to many studio courses.

Good luck in your final semester. Say “hi” to Clemson.

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