Land8 | Rachael Strickland | Group Activity https://land8.com/members/rachaelstrickland/activity/groups/ Public group activity feed of which Rachael Strickland is a member. Fri, 10 Apr 2026 13:50:42 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=6.0.0 en-US 30 hourly 2 c0f77254a0fa38746070934c88d8ccad Amelia joined the group Portfolios and Resumes - Design Strategies https://land8.com/activity/p/62419/ Sun, 31 Jan 2021 22:18:52 +0000 0 66810b416ec003746f0cd4fd62649b28 Christine Gonzales joined the group Portfolios and Resumes - Design Strategies https://land8.com/activity/p/60979/ Tue, 19 May 2020 18:44:48 +0000 0 3e53aa5675857e7862297b84512ce75c Miguel A. Medina joined the group Portfolios and Resumes - Design Strategies https://land8.com/activity/p/60705/ Mon, 20 Apr 2020 16:42:27 +0000 0 2dedc4d74c08ad5522ff6718b87315f1 Ashley Stone joined the group Portfolios and Resumes - Design Strategies https://land8.com/activity/p/60593/ Tue, 31 Mar 2020 14:31:53 +0000 0 870f4abbdb284bf092045f451af16420 StudioCK joined the group LARE Multiple Choice Discussion https://land8.com/activity/p/59621/ Fri, 06 Sep 2019 13:27:06 +0000 0 ba0db49f052fa07b56295438a0e03754 StudioCK joined the group Portfolios and Resumes - Design Strategies https://land8.com/activity/p/59615/ Fri, 06 Sep 2019 13:27:01 +0000 0 38bcf89106d24ae3ba5b8f48bcdaf0b5 Yash joined the group Portfolios and Resumes - Design Strategies https://land8.com/activity/p/59348/ Fri, 12 Jul 2019 19:18:27 +0000 0 45d5d3bec69c411ef997a726c9724806 Richard Hammond joined the group LARE Multiple Choice Discussion https://land8.com/activity/p/59258/ Thu, 27 Jun 2019 11:50:09 +0000 0 4aee0119539b78fbc0fa11bdb6377b68 Arnaud Van Blommen joined the group Portfolios and Resumes - Design Strategies https://land8.com/activity/p/58737/ Wed, 13 Mar 2019 07:16:49 +0000 0 a99b430f79beacb8f23d30d81e71c3c3 Mike joined the group LARE Multiple Choice Discussion https://land8.com/activity/p/58566/ Wed, 06 Feb 2019 00:44:36 +0000 0 72430b42aabcbe4c5e695747103e7a56 Ryland Fox joined the group LARE Multiple Choice Discussion https://land8.com/activity/p/54143/ Tue, 28 Aug 2018 16:10:11 +0000 0 123300b357b18e6822652882d12ba469 Emily Garavuso posted an update in the group LARE Multiple Choice Discussion: In contrast to other comments I thought Hinze was a great […] https://land8.com/activity/p/15691/ Thu, 02 Mar 2017 22:23:32 +0000 In contrast to other comments I thought Hinze was a great resource and covered MOST of what was on exam 1.  Just be prepared to google search the topics you don’t fully understand.  There is also a list of vocab words out there on the internet to familiarize yourself with.  I have one exam left to go but I wish the process was transparent and th…[Read more]

]]> 0 f29e87ca16d061cd06a41d76e9a2ccbb Josephine Grayson posted an update in the group LARE Multiple Choice Discussion: 4 https://land8.com/activity/p/15692/ Thu, 23 Feb 2017 16:28:38 +0000 4

]]> 0 5887f3b83bcbe7588711f6f214cef5a0 Josephine Grayson posted an update in the group LARE Multiple Choice Discussion: Sorry this is for Section $ https://land8.com/activity/p/15693/ Thu, 23 Feb 2017 16:28:31 +0000 Sorry this is for Section $

]]> 0 36ea107485b30bc8d3fff5d773962413 Josephine Grayson posted an update in the group LARE Multiple Choice Discussion: Very important CLARB has posted, without announcing it, a […] https://land8.com/activity/p/15694/ Thu, 23 Feb 2017 16:28:02 +0000 Very important CLARB has posted, without announcing it, a 2nd revision to the new orientation guide for the LARE that goes back to 120 questions.  It’s now 105 questions that count plus 15 Experimental questions (unidentified in the exam) that DO NOT count.  That is close to 15% of the exam, making it an unprecedented amount of non-point earn…[Read more]

]]> 0 863af230aeaa992a248bd194d65a40f2 Josephine Grayson posted an update in the group LARE Multiple Choice Discussion: Would you say all 4 books CLARB has listed for section 1 are […] https://land8.com/activity/p/15695/ Thu, 14 Jan 2016 23:05:56 +0000 Would you say all 4 books CLARB has listed for section 1 are important to cover?  I understand perhaps not in their entirety. 

]]> 0 765167976d9fa10dfbe694912558d240 Ray Freeman posted an update in the group LARE Multiple Choice Discussion: Josephine, Hinze will not begin to cover all of Section 1. […] https://land8.com/activity/p/15696/ Thu, 14 Jan 2016 21:28:03 +0000 Josephine,
Hinze will not begin to cover all of Section 1. It just deals with Construction Contracts and Construction Law.

]]> 0 a03b402410b6f587fc143318b09f8120 Josephine Grayson posted an update in the group LARE Multiple Choice Discussion: Thank you Cheryl, I'm going to email you now.  Your […] https://land8.com/activity/p/15697/ Thu, 14 Jan 2016 20:14:26 +0000 Thank you Cheryl, I’m going to email you now.  Your webinars look good. 

]]> 0 b0f036762f1344cbb716697f338b0c93 Josephine Grayson posted an update in the group LARE Multiple Choice Discussion: Hi, I'm preparing to take the LARE Sections 1 & 4 in April. […] https://land8.com/activity/p/15698/ Thu, 07 Jan 2016 22:28:36 +0000 Hi, I’m preparing to take the LARE Sections 1 & 4 in April. Should Construction Contracts by Hinze cover section 1 fairly well? Also can someone please tell me the best resource to learn when webinars or classes in the NY metropolitan area are being offered to prepare for the exams?  I appreciate any help I can get. Thanks, Josephine

]]> 0 128ad8d9238fdb9e66e80baf1a68369e STEPHANIE Landregan FASLA LEED posted an update in the group LARE Multiple Choice Discussion: UCLA Extension – Section 4 – October  17-18, 2014 UCLA Exte […] https://land8.com/activity/p/15699/ Fri, 10 Oct 2014 15:32:41 +0000 UCLA Extension – Section 4 – October  17-18, 2014
UCLA Extension – Section 3 – October 19, 2014

Designed   for students preparing to take LARE Section 4: Construction Documentation,   and LARE Section 3:Design
Instructor: Angela Woodward, ASLA

UCLA   Extension, 10995 Le Conte Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024, Room G33E

Section 4:
Section…[Read more]

]]> 0 3b0ab77f546401dc60735077437db727 Fred Besancon posted an update in the group Portfolios and Resumes - Design Strategies: If possible Luke, I would recommend travel sketches over […] https://land8.com/activity/p/19995/ Tue, 19 Mar 2013 04:31:04 +0000 If possible Luke, I would recommend travel sketches over travel photography.  I find sketching to be a more sought after, rare skill.  Furthermore, sketches reveal more about what you are looking at and how you interpret a scene.  I’ve brought personal sketchbooks to interviews that demonstrate the range of activities I do, where I’ve been, and my…[Read more]

]]> 0 741d7037ab4469dc988c3cbfb0ed9bfc Luke Mancuso posted an update in the group Portfolios and Resumes - Design Strategies: what are people's opinion about adding travel photography in […] https://land8.com/activity/p/19996/ Tue, 19 Mar 2013 03:41:37 +0000 what are people’s opinion about adding travel photography in one’s portfolio?

]]> 0 4b8bf536e4d74db159e6781c442f022f Ray Freeman posted an update in the group LARE Multiple Choice Discussion: LARE Preparation Course in Northern California Class Dates: […] https://land8.com/activity/p/15700/ Fri, 22 Feb 2013 05:55:03 +0000 LARE Preparation Course in Northern California

Class Dates: Sections 1&2_March 9-10, 2013 Sat-Sun 8:30 am-6:15 pm

We will have a maximum of 28 students per class to allow for good student interaction with the instructor. Ray Freeman has 12 years of experience in teaching LARE reviews and has helped over 1700 students prepare for the…[Read more]

]]> 0 799fdbb601621184248928186a5b018b Kai Ren posted an update in the group Portfolios and Resumes - Design Strategies: Thank you very much for your comment Glenn, I enjoy […] https://land8.com/activity/p/19997/ Tue, 27 Nov 2012 01:00:18 +0000 Thank you very much for your comment Glenn, I enjoy designing spaces for people a loooottt, and feel fortunate to be in LA. Just getting a bit impatient about finding a LA job lol. 

]]> 0 34bd58249a2f4f296a53ea4e762ee55e Glenn Sovie posted an update in the group Portfolios and Resumes - Design Strategies: Kai, I would say keep it to one page. That is what I always […] https://land8.com/activity/p/19998/ Tue, 27 Nov 2012 00:41:36 +0000 Kai, I would say keep it to one page. That is what I always try to do. Cutting out something less important every time I have something to add to it. Although if you feel you have enough pertinent material to add, do so. But definitely no longer than 2 pages. I personally like the one pager.

Might take a while, all I can say is stick with it if…[Read more]

]]> 0 6862b0def7bc1b8428da5f50af5eaf96 Kai Ren posted an update in the group Portfolios and Resumes - Design Strategies: Hi everyone, so nice to have a place for discuss about […] https://land8.com/activity/p/19999/ Mon, 26 Nov 2012 23:26:00 +0000 Hi everyone, so nice to have a place for discuss about Landscape Architecture. I recently graduated from LA program, and looking for a job. How long should resume be for a new graduate? 

]]> 0 6ff249629d86c4a1bb98b1770f47737c Ray Freeman posted an update in the group LARE Multiple Choice Discussion: There are still seats available in the Freeman & Jewell […] https://land8.com/activity/p/15701/ Fri, 03 Aug 2012 02:10:27 +0000 There are still seats available in the Freeman & Jewell Section 1 and 2 review on August 11-12. E-mail me at Rayfreeman3@comcast.net for a current brochure.
Ray Freeman NC lic. 356, MA lic. 423, and CA lic. 3722 has been teaching LARE reviews multiple times each year since 2000. He has helped hundreds of candidates to pass the LARE.

]]> 0 3d431386124bd2559286a20417bd5e50 landplanner posted an update in the group Portfolios and Resumes - Design Strategies: Page: Actually, I did those relatively new to the profession […] https://land8.com/activity/p/20000/ Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:20:23 +0000 Page:
Actually, I did those relatively new to the profession a bit of a service by pointing out to them one  far more affordable and easily accessible alternative than the costly online option your self-promoting here.
I have no qualms with the value and utility of your online course, I just find the asking price, far too steep and so would most…[Read more]

]]> 0 b0797fc649b8ca3f274103d4f07c6670 Barbara Peterson posted an update in the group Portfolios and Resumes - Design Strategies: Sami,  I'd recommend using 'landscape designer' (I've seen […] https://land8.com/activity/p/20001/ Tue, 17 Jan 2012 19:57:21 +0000 Sami, 
I’d recommend using ‘landscape designer’ (I’ve seen this most often) or maybe even ‘recent landscape architect graduate’. If you use ‘landscape architect in-training’ check w/your state registration board to make sure that there aren’t any ‘conflicts’. 
As far as looking for jobs: the ones that generally apply to college grads would be ‘…[Read more]

]]> 0 bfbf8dc2a1f0232ebbfc5964597bf43b Bruce McWilliam Associates Landscape Design Group 778-809-9784 posted an update in the group Portfolios and Resumes - Design Strategies: I remember the saying "Those that can't do - teach"   https://land8.com/activity/p/20002/ Tue, 17 Jan 2012 18:55:54 +0000 I remember the saying “Those that can’t do – teach”
 

]]> 0 28c8cf0d46902ad2ca3766d1161dc2d5 landplanner posted an update in the group Portfolios and Resumes - Design Strategies: Hey Page:   You need to really get a clue here. It appears […] https://land8.com/activity/p/20003/ Tue, 17 Jan 2012 18:26:19 +0000 Hey Page:
 
You need to really get a clue here. It appears your somewhat disconnected from the true reality of the marketplace. Let me be specific, in case you can’t be.
There is massive unemployment in the design professions and thast has been pervasive going on nearly three years. You are offering a “sure-fire” or “near-fire” portfolio and…[Read more]

]]> 0 1296076e69ffd32620e80283a1d926d1 Page Huyette posted an update in the group Portfolios and Resumes - Design Strategies: Sami, One of my recent students listed their current job as […] https://land8.com/activity/p/20004/ Tue, 17 Jan 2012 15:50:04 +0000 Sami,
One of my recent students listed their current job as “landscape architect in training” to avoid this snafu.
I would suggest visiting the ASLA job board to see how others with your level of experience are handling it.  Here are some samples of student portfolio websites that include resumes for other ideas on wording and layout: Samples r…[Read more]

]]> 0 e68a526964f64f3c2f3941bd737f19c0 Sami Bronowski posted an update in the group Portfolios and Resumes - Design Strategies: I have a quick question about resumes.  I will be […] https://land8.com/activity/p/20005/ Tue, 17 Jan 2012 15:39:43 +0000 I have a quick question about resumes.  I will be graduating this coming May will my BLA.  I am in the process of cleaning up my resume and cover letter.  In looking for jobs to apply for, I always search landscape architecture, since that is my specific degree.  I am not yet, however, a registered landscape architect since I am entry level.  Ca…[Read more]

]]> 0 6460cb29bda9f1f8275562281a070142 Denis Vasiliev posted an update in the group Portfolios and Resumes - Design Strategies: Hi! I see you make projects of playgrounds. Don`t you want […] https://land8.com/activity/p/20006/ Fri, 23 Sep 2011 11:36:07 +0000 Hi! I see you make projects of playgrounds. Don`t you want to distribute our equipment in Hungary? See our products here http://www.ksil.eu and contact me if you decide

]]> 0 5f401cea77ed84a9b462a7dd8cb51da3 Page Huyette posted an update in the group Portfolios and Resumes - Design Strategies: Peter,  your comment about approaching your portfolio from […] https://land8.com/activity/p/20007/ Mon, 29 Aug 2011 17:01:26 +0000 Peter,  your comment about approaching your portfolio from a print format perspective is interesting.  I think many of us who spend a lot of time at the drawing board suffer from this, and moving our personal work to digital format is a jump for some.  I think that if you have a standardized filing system in place that is reflected on your co…[Read more]

]]> 0 49330165232bd400c4203503b1c156b6 Daniel Radai posted an update in the group Portfolios and Resumes - Design Strategies: Hello, this is the first version of my portfolio, i would be […] https://land8.com/activity/p/20008/ Mon, 29 Aug 2011 10:15:50 +0000 Hello, this is the first version of my portfolio, i would be grateful for some comments, critiques! Thanks in advance!:)
danielradai_portfolio.pdf

]]> 0 6cc79e8aacb796e71aaa6a3a4cc226d8 Peter Coyle posted an update in the group Portfolios and Resumes - Design Strategies: Thanks for the feedback, Page! It's funny, looking back now […] https://land8.com/activity/p/20009/ Fri, 26 Aug 2011 21:22:21 +0000 Thanks for the feedback, Page! It’s funny, looking back now I obviously should have clarified a number of issues you picked up on.
The document is set up in an 8×10 Blurb template (because most of my sites are portrait orientation) and the “cover page” is actually Page 1 of a Blurb template (the cover is a separate document at this time because…[Read more]

]]> 0 e3cd72dcc0495edb4377587c8ad511c3 Page Huyette posted an update in the group Portfolios and Resumes - Design Strategies: @ Peter Coyle.  Regarding the pdf portfolio you uploaded to […] https://land8.com/activity/p/20010/ Thu, 11 Aug 2011 14:32:08 +0000 @ Peter Coyle.  Regarding the pdf portfolio you uploaded to this wall, here are my comments on layout.
Cover page:  clean layout but a missed opportunity to immediately showcase your skills.  Consider some of your images as a semi-transparent background, or a small thumbnail strategically placed.  Re-format the cover to landscape orientation so…[Read more]

]]> 0 f34519f0c573d4ee751eaec187c8a9cf Page Huyette posted an update in the group Portfolios and Resumes - Design Strategies: Update! I've just added an 8-week online portfolio e-blast […] https://land8.com/activity/p/20011/ Mon, 01 Aug 2011 16:40:14 +0000 Update! I’ve just added an 8-week online portfolio e-blast course for professionals along with my regular 16-week course.  It is a condensed version of the traditional course for those of you wanting to get your personal portfolio website out there fast! 
All the info and registration materials are here.
pageteaches.com/
16-week course starts A…[Read more]

]]> 0 6f752b3def46c3524c3f28856c2d1fe9 Peter Coyle posted an update in the group Portfolios and Resumes - Design Strategies: Hi! I also would love anyone to review my attached portfolio […] https://land8.com/activity/p/20012/ Mon, 01 Aug 2011 14:40:43 +0000 Hi! I also would love anyone to review my attached portfolio and offer any critiques! NB: this is a low resolution copy for upload size reasons, so smaller text is illegible (focusing on general content/layout). Thanks in advance for any comments!
-Peter
PeterCoylePortfolio01.pdf

]]> 0 d94d95727ba0aa5fa0af01f7bd880dba alland posted an update in the group LARE Multiple Choice Discussion: Can anyone point  out a good source for sustainability and […] https://land8.com/activity/p/15702/ Mon, 16 May 2011 16:38:06 +0000 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?

]]> 0 1f385c504f65e3691d8838e902dc6106 alland posted an update in the group LARE Multiple Choice Discussion: Thanks, Veenu! https://land8.com/activity/p/15703/ Tue, 10 May 2011 22:44:35 +0000 Thanks, Veenu!

]]> 0 476b0b91770ed4c7470651731203e34c Veenu Jayaram posted an update in the group LARE Multiple Choice Discussion: Alland,    Something I can think of right now a […] https://land8.com/activity/p/15704/ Tue, 10 May 2011 21:14:41 +0000 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]

]]> 0 d5d8eeb59685d2b9c778471d6fab9b22 alland posted an update in the group LARE Multiple Choice Discussion: any idea what may be some of the flaws in the construction […] https://land8.com/activity/p/15705/ Tue, 10 May 2011 21:02:59 +0000 any idea what may be some of the flaws in the construction cross sections?
steps, hardscaping, retaining walls, etc?

]]> 0 fc54f092c5543da7af97a66c4308197b Jessica Hawn posted an update in the group LARE Multiple Choice Discussion: Great, thanks for the help!   I think I'm going to buy the […] https://land8.com/activity/p/15706/ Tue, 10 May 2011 20:39:13 +0000 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. 

]]> 0 c929fb7fc667c640bd16d95b2305a2ff Tad Hansen posted an update in the group LARE Multiple Choice Discussion: The test had questions from all four books.  I think the S […] https://land8.com/activity/p/15707/ Tue, 10 May 2011 19:21:58 +0000 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]

]]> 0 24ab45856a742fa7cd33e3faea42362d Wyatt Thompson, PLA posted an update in the group LARE Multiple Choice Discussion: Jessica, you should be able to get all these books at your […] https://land8.com/activity/p/15708/ Tue, 10 May 2011 17:38:16 +0000 Jessica, you should be able to get all these books at your local library through interlibrary loan.

]]> 0 dcdecddd42649f7b1231dc7740bbb988 Jeffrey Trojanowski, posted an update in the group LARE Multiple Choice Discussion: Jessica,   I have Site Analysis, and Site Planning & Design […] https://land8.com/activity/p/15709/ Tue, 10 May 2011 17:24:08 +0000 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.
 

]]> 0 745e79f376ea82566d44a3e906418ba2 Ray Freeman posted an update in the group LARE Multiple Choice Discussion: Tad, I don't know why Russ would write it as 1:4. That's not […] https://land8.com/activity/p/15710/ Thu, 10 Mar 2011 07:24:08 +0000 Tad, I don’t know why Russ would write it as 1:4. That’s not the “conventional” way of doing it.

]]> 0 7b3b27fa43299a2ca6848a7be7e4c406 Tad Hansen posted an update in the group LARE Multiple Choice Discussion: Ray and everyone,   I am taking B here shortly but I have a […] https://land8.com/activity/p/15711/ Thu, 10 Mar 2011 01:31:25 +0000 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]

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