Land8 | Ricardo da Cruz e Sousa | Activity https://land8.com/members/ricardodacruzesousa/activity/ Activity feed for Ricardo da Cruz e Sousa. Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:46:40 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=6.0.0 en-US 30 hourly 2 dfaafd84e15208e11ac04ee52639c5b2 Ricardo da Cruz e Sousa replied to the topic A simple definition of landscape architecture in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/a-simple-definition-of-landscape-architecture/#post-172022 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 14:25:22 +0000 May I suggest that you look at the official definition of the profession by IFLA approved in 2003? That gives you a generalized idea of the recognized description of our profession for the International Labour Office – Geneva.

This is how it sums up:
“Landscape Architects conduct research and advise on planning, design and stewardship of the…[Read more]

]]> 0 966f4d130ffd6cf3c4040f9fca19c76b Ricardo da Cruz e Sousa replied to the topic Emerging Professionals...I need your help in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION http://land8.com/forums/topic/emerging-professionals-i-need-your-help/#post-174768 Mon, 16 Mar 2009 16:39:57 +0000 Hi, I’m a Portuguese LA and I spent a couple of months in the US last year (November and December). While I was there I tried to apply for a few positions in some offices in Seattle and San Francisco. I have some professional experience and a good portfolio and most people I talked to really seemed to like me and were very eager to hire……[Read more]

]]> 0 4728f8dfeff0c584b14fc04293724c49 Ricardo da Cruz e Sousa replied to the topic Unemployed Recent Graduates in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/unemployed-recent-graduates/page/2/#post-175498 Sun, 15 Mar 2009 20:03:49 +0000 I read this statements very carefully as I am considering a move to the US for study purposes.
I’m a Portuguese Landscape Architect and I graduated from college 4 years ago. I’ve been practicing LA in different fields since I graduated, planning, design, management, already experienced it all. Of course the economic crisis isn’t only affecting the…[Read more]

]]> 0 9f9e6d06a8d0462a97d5d0b228b3aafd Ricardo da Cruz e Sousa replied to the topic Master degree in Landscape Architecture in the forum EDUCATION https://land8.com/forums/topic/master-degree-in-landscape-architecture/#post-175297 Sat, 21 Feb 2009 17:08:46 +0000 Thanks everyone for your suggestions! I think I narrow it down to:
1) University of California at Berkeley;
2) University of Michigan;
3) University of Massachusetts;
4) University of Washington;
5) PennState.

What do you think?

]]> 0 b6800e38b1114af55237adf40da1359e Ricardo da Cruz e Sousa replied to the topic Master degree in Landscape Architecture in the forum EDUCATION https://land8.com/forums/topic/master-degree-in-landscape-architecture/#post-175298 Sun, 08 Feb 2009 12:44:40 +0000 I know I can only apply for Fall 2010. That was my intention from the beginning. To have enough time to make the right choice… I’ve been searching for different programs in different colleges. I contacted the Ball State University, the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Virginia. A Master program of Landscape Architecture with a…[Read more]

]]> 0 e163132a64ca4d04a7ac45d34f7967aa Ricardo da Cruz e Sousa replied to the topic Master degree in Landscape Architecture in the forum EDUCATION https://land8.com/forums/topic/master-degree-in-landscape-architecture/#post-175305 Thu, 05 Feb 2009 12:08:09 +0000 The thing is I’m applying for the Fulbright grant here in Portugal, and I have to choose 4 different colleges. I’m keen on choosing Berkeley because I know a couple of people that teach there. But I still need three other options for my application. The economic situation is not the best so I would prefer less expensive options, because for what…[Read more]

]]> 0 7718ac47ece8fb433f48620c9515286e Ricardo da Cruz e Sousa replied to the topic Master degree in Landscape Architecture in the forum EDUCATION https://land8.com/forums/topic/master-degree-in-landscape-architecture/#post-175307 Thu, 05 Feb 2009 00:07:22 +0000 Thanks Claudia for your insight. Is there a rank for MLA programs in the US that I can check it out?

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