Land8 | Ryan Sand | Activity https://land8.com/members/ryansand/activity/ Activity feed for Ryan Sand. Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:46:40 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=6.0.0 en-US 30 hourly 2 c98b9751ccb7842170c62601132fd273 Ryan Sand replied to the topic Homelessness in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/homelessness/#post-174557 Mon, 13 Jan 2014 03:46:29 +0000 To Robert J. Wainer:  it is not the re-stabilizing of social/economic levels that is the goal.  If you believe that our profession is based solely on creating furniture details that effect an experience, I respectfully ask you to rethink your view of the profession.  Our sites become the venue for interaction dictated by what we in…[Read more]

]]> 0 72a23f223449833585661301f2d47b3d Ryan Sand replied to the topic Homelessness in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/homelessness/#post-174567 Wed, 04 Dec 2013 20:36:56 +0000 specifics?

]]> 0 cb233dcbfa804f90b35bd80e40f09e1b Ryan Sand replied to the topic Community: The Future of Sustainability in the forum SUSTAINABILITY & DESIGN http://land8.com/forums/topic/community-the-future-of-sustainability/#post-156406 Sun, 16 Sep 2012 16:25:11 +0000 Great looking content, I got a little into it, excited to get deeper!

]]> 0 7b4e33496ae501052fd330cda5b195c5 Ryan Sand replied to the topic Community: The Future of Sustainability in the forum SUSTAINABILITY & DESIGN http://land8.com/forums/topic/community-the-future-of-sustainability/#post-156408 Fri, 14 Sep 2012 18:22:40 +0000 You are fine, I reviewed my primary query and noticed a mis-communication (I have since edited my meaning).  
Most of the time designers simply note plaza with seating on the space and deem it worthy to support a community, or host a community involved charette.  This is good, but I believe is not the extent of public participation as a d…[Read more]

]]> 0 35a171ac94cf5bbaafd02599ab590c0d Ryan Sand replied to the topic Community: The Future of Sustainability in the forum SUSTAINABILITY & DESIGN http://land8.com/forums/topic/community-the-future-of-sustainability/#post-156409 Fri, 14 Sep 2012 18:11:59 +0000 While it maybe impossible to achieve, several spaces are better than others to involve/invite the public to “own” the landscape.  According to Randolph Hester,”people seeking to design sociable neighborhoods must clarify the concept of “residents’ own” spaces, and then they must decide how to delineate those spaces. The word “own” refers to…[Read more]

]]> 0 d47baa63444ec76daec98fdc7dd81e29 Ryan Sand replied to the topic Need feedback on portfolio in the forum PORTFOLIO & RESUME http://land8.com/forums/topic/need-feedback-on-portfolio/page/2/#post-156955 Thu, 13 Sep 2012 20:13:18 +0000 Some advice I utilize:
If you want to enter a specific firm, create graphics that are of the same quality and style of theirs.

]]> 0 de46bedb81b3974c0bebb1b3de20e44e Ryan Sand replied to the topic Portfolio Critique Thread in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/portfolio-critique-thread/#post-168678 Tue, 20 Sep 2011 21:11:19 +0000 Thank you,  The concept of the portfolio has been evolving since I graduated.  It was my goal to create a portfolio that not only could be used as a review of my work but also an educational exploration (scale/design).  I couldn’t really tell you how long it took to create the portfolio itself.  Just as I think everyones occurs, work comes in and…[Read more]

]]> 0 bf2eddba96cd9801c23956abc15c4a2d Ryan Sand replied to the topic Portfolio Critique Thread in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/portfolio-critique-thread/#post-168681 Tue, 20 Sep 2011 15:52:45 +0000 Can you expand on that a bit more? I have always seen a work sample as a collection of various works.  Do they not seem Landscape Architecture related?  Is it the formatting that doesn’t seem consistent?  A page before the table of contents not included mentions the various scales of design and correlates with the scale identification in the ba…[Read more]

]]> 0 8225a56d1598f14d3e86e64eb4d7e513 Ryan Sand replied to the topic Portfolio Critique Thread in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/portfolio-critique-thread/#post-168684 Tue, 20 Sep 2011 00:13:04 +0000 I thought since I commented on a few, I’d throw my portfolio into the shredder to get torn apart.
Due to size restrictions (which I guess I need to tackle) I cut a few pages out in the middle as well as the intro and back cover pages.  I’m not too worried as they are personal pages.
Let me know your insight on
a) the understanding of the project…[Read more]

]]> 0 09be8fe0bcedde34dcff27a27a8e7730 Ryan Sand replied to the topic Portfolio Critique Thread in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/portfolio-critique-thread/#post-168685 Mon, 19 Sep 2011 23:57:34 +0000 As you have a lot of built work and it seems that is a pride of yours, show how detailed your design is by taking strong detail photos (similar to the waterfall you did on the outdoor kitchen.  The fact that it was built shows you had all the papers drawn out to the needed quality.  
If you are interested in process, include a good quality m…[Read more]

]]> 0 cff955e507a8304da0bb941aad6fb98d Ryan Sand replied to the topic Portfolio Critique Thread in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/portfolio-critique-thread/#post-168686 Mon, 19 Sep 2011 23:50:19 +0000 1) Clean design layouts:  I would recommend having a consistent layout base. (rule of 3rds, clean lines (ex recommendation: on the “open space design” give the text the same height as the plan.  Blow one perspective up and include a few small ones to support a detail? 
2) Negative Space: With a clean layout, include negative space, allowing the re…[Read more]

]]> 0 64cf02e1203fefe47b5e73519868b45a Ryan Sand replied to the topic Portfolio Critique Thread in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/portfolio-critique-thread/page/2/#post-168687 Mon, 19 Sep 2011 23:37:22 +0000 You have some clean graphics that resemble the white clean plans of professional firms.  However It is hard for me to really focus on where I should start aside from the introduction pages to each project.
1) there is a lot of text off the bat on the first page of each project.  It is hard for one to want to spend time reading all of it.  Take so…[Read more]

]]> 0 6e51b08073ee074fa3a2ef686854d9ff Ryan Sand replied to the topic Portfolio Critique Thread in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/portfolio-critique-thread/page/4/#post-168731 Thu, 22 Jul 2010 19:00:57 +0000 To break away from the herd in regards to portfolios I would also like to reemphasize the identity aspect to your work. You have your own A) Process B) Style C) Perspective from everyone else. Tell the reader to lean into the imagery, the prose, and the detail of specific projects. Share a story that each is its own distinct project. Project one…[Read more]

]]> 0 e6071d22463ad8587250802ddca82833 Ryan Sand replied to the topic Inspiration for Design in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION http://land8.com/forums/topic/inspiration-for-design/#post-168638 Mon, 19 Jul 2010 18:37:37 +0000 Sometimes my view of out of the box thinking is a little restricted. Find a good group of minds to share ideas and look at new ways to turn perspectives. In this respect I enjoy galleries music venues and the occasional trip outside. I think no matter what it is, my sketchbook always being on my person is important. Even if its the smallest hiccup…[Read more]

]]> 0 b8d752802296649b6f01e339e806ad93 Ryan Sand replied to the topic What is the difference between Landscape Architecture and Landscape Design? in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/what-is-the-difference-between-landscape-architecture-and-landscape-design/page/2/#post-170728 Tue, 04 May 2010 15:03:24 +0000 I would be interested to see if everyone put what field they studied underneath their entry, maybe there is a correlation between response and field they are in

Landscape Architecture

]]> 0 3f7197aea2b23a279eeb6d205799feec Ryan Sand replied to the topic Are you working or not ? in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/are-you-working-or-not/page/3/#post-171040 Thu, 22 Apr 2010 23:35:41 +0000 yes

]]> 0 3207f5f37564a6854c054c85aeb8255a Ryan Sand replied to the topic Where do you find Inspiration in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/where-do-you-find-inspiration/#post-170475 Thu, 18 Mar 2010 19:24:09 +0000 On to what Nick said,

Personally, there should always be evidence at the end of the day that you processed something, whether in school or in the working world. An old teacher of ours encouraged just going and drawing, showing something on a piece of paper is something more than just prolonged research or “meditating”. I personally use collage in…[Read more]

]]> 0 9f1fd2c40237c93ba472f74fe16ec3db Ryan Sand replied to the topic Where do you find Inspiration in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/where-do-you-find-inspiration/#post-170483 Wed, 17 Mar 2010 15:33:58 +0000 TED lecture: From my memory, the TED presentations are great insightful speeches, by some of the up and coming minds of today. The TED lectures were an invite only series of some of the top minds of today. I believe you can do a basic search online and at least get a portion of it.

Concerning inspiration; the design process is a fantastic way to…[Read more]

]]> 0 2f1b9abf398593d4f8b9109d8f115f22 Ryan Sand posted an update in the group DESIGN: barlow, I would really be interested in seeing what European […] https://land8.com/activity/p/26182/ Tue, 16 Mar 2010 17:15:26 +0000 barlow, I would really be interested in seeing what European style sketches are and what one would percieve is the common american style of drawing?

]]> 0 1c8b546a8f407dcb9b3166ed10b95957 Ryan Sand replied to the topic Rain Gardens, Bio Swales, Natural storm water solutions... in the forum SUSTAINABILITY & DESIGN https://land8.com/forums/topic/rain-gardens-bio-swales-natural-storm-water-solutions/#post-170980 Wed, 17 Feb 2010 22:54:43 +0000 Im interested in the 50sq m grass roof you have? You should post a picture, I dig home done projects. How can we lead others to do things we dont do ourselves?

]]> 0 7bc9fbecfcd6b8e8796d88a1594ae9dc Ryan Sand replied to the topic Favorite Landscape Architecture Words... Brainstorm in the forum RESEARCH https://land8.com/forums/topic/favorite-landscape-architecture-words-brainstorm/page/2/#post-173118 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 04:29:41 +0000 folly = nonsensical structure

]]> 0 e0472564921f31a76d11b001baf92020 Ryan Sand posted an update in the group Project Resource Connection: Hope I can be of assistance. Ill let yall know if I have anything. https://land8.com/activity/p/18927/ Sun, 05 Jul 2009 22:03:52 +0000 Hope I can be of assistance. Ill let yall know if I have anything.

]]> 0 6262a2a3e44be81d3c76fc48246eb4fe Ryan Sand replied to the topic Help with getting Sketchup into a walkthrough game in the forum TECHNOLOGY https://land8.com/forums/topic/help-with-getting-sketchup-into-a-walkthrough-game/#post-174586 Fri, 24 Apr 2009 21:39:50 +0000 hey I think you have a fun opportunity here, especially with a model. If the model doesn’t express the detail you wish, create a flash page (maybe even powerpoint) with a series of buttons to walk from place to place. It seems rather simple, click a button, you film a walk from one place to another, when you reach a certain point *blink* up pops…[Read more]

]]> 0 24eca3a41116466af2199a4df17b3cd1 Ryan Sand replied to the topic Making a website as a portfolio? in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/making-a-website-as-a-portfolio/#post-175223 Wed, 11 Feb 2009 04:51:31 +0000 I have not touched my website in awhile either (I am a CSU student). There seems to be a large push of tradition in the building as students are gradually breaking away and finding their own means of portrayal. I have a teacher with a stellar portfolio treated as, like Nick mentioned, a scrap book. Now this seems to be not necessarily for job…[Read more]

]]> 0 24bdd1c75f0e4fb6d51aa79ac5aff67c Ryan Sand replied to the topic Making a website as a portfolio? in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/making-a-website-as-a-portfolio/#post-175224 Wed, 11 Feb 2009 04:42:58 +0000 Chad- would you happen to know if your wife was able to create a web page out of powerpoint. Working on a multimedia presentation I found the great use of buttons and actions on powerpoint. I was able to treat my presentation just as one could treat a web page with “home” buttons and “progressive” buttons as well. thanks for sharing yours cuz you…[Read more]

]]> 0 f43898b4ef82c366ad74b93c8333cba0 Ryan Sand replied to the topic Help wiith model material in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/help-wiith-model-material/#post-175424 Tue, 10 Feb 2009 06:51:11 +0000 anyone got any tips for cottonwoods at say a 900 scale with 2.5 vertical exageration… ya these suckers are small.

]]> 0 bac6f317c1ffa767dcc5c8315881d9b6 Ryan Sand replied to the topic Graffiti in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/graffiti/#post-175386 Wed, 04 Feb 2009 06:13:30 +0000 its funny about this whole teens are aliens… I wouldn’t distance myself from them for a sec (let alone say I know exactly what they think) for I was “an alien” not more than 2 years ago haha.

]]> 0 dd1da1ab53fd882a8f567627f0a5c34f Ryan Sand replied to the topic Graffiti in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/graffiti/page/2/#post-175392 Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:30:43 +0000 So is this a question regarding the definition of youth…or is it raising a question about who would a grafitti wall, let alone the new progromatic elements that may be making their way into the human landscape be aimed at?

]]> 0 a5762adf1a51c337d4265eac9e1e61bc Ryan Sand replied to the topic Graffiti in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/graffiti/page/2/#post-175401 Tue, 03 Feb 2009 05:33:07 +0000 i playfully reply “stubbornly pesimistic”,

That aside, someone mentioned the article for grafitti in the LAM from Feb. Id also like to bring up the article from January, about the Mies Van der Roe plaza and the disruptive skaters. Skaters still occupied the area and directed their attention even when the landlord cut up the stone benches. Now one…[Read more]

]]> 0 4836ebc081b4260bda4eb968741a01f6 Ryan Sand replied to the topic Graffiti in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/graffiti/page/2/#post-175404 Mon, 02 Feb 2009 19:00:13 +0000 Temporary pieces taken to a performance level. This is one of my favorite videos I found awhile ago. It also takes the idea of tagging on top of something to a new level
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jtzdxseO-gs

]]> 0 b35fcf05060bc93a2034214e3fd6bd25 Ryan Sand replied to the topic Graffiti in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/graffiti/page/3/#post-175407 Sun, 01 Feb 2009 21:31:33 +0000
So before I go on with my thought on grafitti, I remembered this. Now it is not necessarily grafitti but when Andrew G mentioned message on message (which is a great and interesting point) I instantly went to this: http://www.yatzer.com/1321_new_trend_-_the_eco_graffiti It is a controlled environment so well just let this go.

Concerning urban…[Read more]

]]> 0 22f79cd16f02e6fe7f8c52f61466c604 Ryan Sand replied to the topic Digital vs. Hand-Rendered etc. in the forum GRAPHICS https://land8.com/forums/topic/digital-vs-hand-rendered-etc/page/5/#post-176672 Tue, 30 Dec 2008 18:45:54 +0000 I have done a school project that we had probably 1-3 hours to get a site and finish a conceptual design for a transit stop, ill post the sketches when I get my hard drive back.

One tool that I used for an existing site is google earth and the street photo images. you can set up a plain view perspective or set up an aerial view. Connected to a…[Read more]

]]> 0 dc5bf314f200d49a61a7dfd8c14d5dd5 Ryan Sand replied to the topic Timeless in the forum PLACES & SPACES https://land8.com/forums/topic/timeless/#post-175840 Tue, 16 Dec 2008 01:34:55 +0000 cant really continue till you come out with that video promised me
you must remember: “Aceto and Auto Cad: A Boy, a mouse, and dimensions” .

and ya i really didnt make much sense in diannis class why expect much dif here. 🙂

]]> 0 ceabcc3a3ee062f54f704c4b796d01fe Ryan Sand replied to the topic Totally burned! in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/totally-burned/#post-175942 Sat, 29 Nov 2008 17:40:23 +0000 im right there with you Nick, same project probably too… Glad you asked.
Its all a balance, something Ive been working on since the beginning of the summer, and everyones ideas are all great. Its like in Elementary School why they have recess, were creative and we need the time off. A 2nd grade teacher told me is the reason everyone is pushing…[Read more]

]]> 0