Rico Flor

Firstly, I really am not sure about your topic; your forum title is very vague.

Anyhow, literature review basically means you have to read topics directly related to your study…mosque compounds, I surmise…though like I said, this itself is very vague. The context of your study quite escapes me. Then, on the Literature review section, you must…[Read more]

Hi Claudia.

Just a thought: ever explore possibilities in the UN-Habitat? More consultancy work and stuff that’s a bit withdrawn from actual nuts and bolts design though. No personal experience, but I have seen professors and family members at similar jobs. Or maybe Habitat for Humanity?

On the other hand, your background on health care, was it?…[Read more]

Making peace….I think this falls among the best suggestions I’ve ever read in this interesting topic. Just to name another who made peace with the title, the International Labor Organization (ILO). We’re occupation Code 2162, distinct from 2161 (architects), 2164 (town and traffic planners), 214X (any engineer), or (2132) farming advisers. From…[Read more]

The mags, Paul, I totally agree! Got this habit from a very creative friend…specially when designing, look at mags and books while stepping away…you’re not downright copying designs, but you’re allowing yourself to be inspired. That will give you a push, one way or another, to get your second wind. Besides…hehe, you’re bound to be too proud…[Read more]

Get that darned mountain bike and shred some slopes…no snow yet, right? Anyway, snowboard, if yer powdered already. Or sleep like there was no tomorrow…

What’s worse is being burnt, dried up…but can’t step back because the deadline is just……THERE! That’s the moment when reality steps in and says: “You’re a registered landscape…[Read more]

One thing I regretted having spent so much time in school was the fact that I was left behind by my contemporaries (mind you, I’m never straight A). On the other hand, I acquired a lot of so called conceptuals and theoreticals such that —with the current opportunity to practice—there’s so much enthusiasm to practice the profession diligently.…[Read more]

Heheh…letting loose some black swans your way, Ed:

– If and when the US Administration takes environmental issues seriously into their local and foreign policy and matches these with budget and action…..not actually singling out the US, but a lot of nations follow suit or get influenced with US Admin policy…got a friend, avowed Republican,…[Read more]

Hello Guys.

One thing I do notice is that corporate clients here are very shrewd and often engage a lot of consultants while screening themselves with layers of representatives. They seem to, in my mind, collect and select a lot of expertise – often simultaneously – get the most agreeable based on their objectives (often market driven, serious…[Read more]

Hello Oskar.

I sent this link to Chris M. before. You might want to try this out: http://www.uaelandscapearchitect.com/.

Cheers!

Hi Roger.

A lot of your compatriots are actually doing well here professional and business-wise. My opinion is, they do not actually overlook or ignore the labour problems here. There could be in fact more, but this is more conjecture in my part rather than factual declaration – news censorship, unbalanced/discriminatory pay scales (aah..that, i…[Read more]

Yes, Roger. Do tell. As among the practitioners in the UAE, I’m interested to know.

Hi Tim.

Essays, op ed type articles, or something much more structured and academic? LI or any accredited membership a requisite? Interested to hear the Journal’s preference. Cheers!

Rico

Hi Jeff.

Good rational points! Thanks.

The crux of the matter is I’ve not even been briefed on what to analyze, other than a very ‘helpful’ directive to “analyze the landscape design of so and so as part of the service to client so and so”, stated with the kind reminder that “the deadline is at the end of the month (2 weeks! And I thought they…[Read more]