Land8 | Sousuke | Activity https://land8.com/members/sousuke/activity/ Activity feed for Sousuke. Fri, 10 Apr 2026 13:50:42 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=6.0.0 en-US 30 hourly 2 42736451d0d89d43f4462ccad6e4e4a7 Sousuke replied to the topic Changes to the LARE exam coming 2012- all computerized and only 4 sections... in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/changes-to-the-lare-exam-coming-2012-all-computerized-and-only-4-sections/#post-161441 Fri, 19 Aug 2011 03:50:26 +0000 They changed the security setting i realized. I cannot see the discussion page unless I’m logged in to facebook. It used to be that you could still read it without being logged in and only see first names.

]]> 0 a0256882932cbeee508c8efcc8edbb0a Sousuke replied to the topic Changes to the LARE exam coming 2012- all computerized and only 4 sections... in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/changes-to-the-lare-exam-coming-2012-all-computerized-and-only-4-sections/#post-161444 Wed, 17 Aug 2011 17:25:35 +0000 Ironically, it looks like Clarb decided to take down their discussion page on the LARE changes….
 
Maybe all the complaints were creating too much negative publicity. 

]]> 0 7e9e37d773a8115a50c75b803cd2132d Sousuke replied to the topic Changes to the LARE exam coming 2012- all computerized and only 4 sections... in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/changes-to-the-lare-exam-coming-2012-all-computerized-and-only-4-sections/page/2/#post-161458 Wed, 27 Jul 2011 01:07:20 +0000 Its funny that we graduated together what 5, 6 years ago? and here we are in the exact same position with the LARE regarding tests yet to take.
 
Regarding CLARB, I have tried contacting Rebecca Moden. To put it bluntly, she could care less what people’s issues with the transition are. You might think about posting on the CLARB discussion board…[Read more]

]]> 0 edf49b37386d8081573c1bfa5a1d6b6a Sousuke replied to the topic Changes to the LARE exam coming 2012- all computerized and only 4 sections... in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/changes-to-the-lare-exam-coming-2012-all-computerized-and-only-4-sections/page/4/#post-161480 Wed, 20 Jul 2011 04:29:43 +0000 Personally I don’t think Clarb is out to get anyone. However if you choose to invest in registration then your passing scores should not be erased….otherwise its not much of an investment in my opinion.
 
Hopefully Clarb will listen to the flaws that have been outlined regarding the transition and make adjustments. I’m glad you posted it here t…[Read more]

]]> 0 8bbdf548a073b0dc81da9344435d1e58 Sousuke replied to the topic Changes to the LARE exam coming 2012- all computerized and only 4 sections... in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/changes-to-the-lare-exam-coming-2012-all-computerized-and-only-4-sections/page/4/#post-161486 Wed, 20 Jul 2011 02:00:11 +0000 I think its a raw deal if anyone loses credits from this transition. I’ve passed C and felt really good about E this summer. I haven’t taken D yet (I was taking my time doing one test at a time). I would hope I’ll pass this fall, but you never know until its finished.
 
I think it would be absolutely disgusting if I lost credits I had earned and…[Read more]

]]> 0 73d988b889f5366367cd811af5852400 Sousuke replied to the topic New CAD utility - DRAW?? in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/new-cad-utility-draw/#post-161531 Tue, 19 Jul 2011 03:36:32 +0000 I’ve used CorelDraw for about 2 years. I never really saw it as an inferior production to illustrator, I almost prefer it.
 

]]> 0 9e53e4a43c9cd4df877ef2ad044139f2 Sousuke replied to the topic Changes to the LARE exam coming 2012- all computerized and only 4 sections... in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/changes-to-the-lare-exam-coming-2012-all-computerized-and-only-4-sections/page/5/#post-161496 Tue, 19 Jul 2011 03:33:59 +0000 As someone who started the process about a year ago, I question the one year transition. Thats only 2 possible exam dates.
 
I guess I better take D this fall no matter what, so I don’t have to retake previously passed exams.
 
 
 

]]> 0 cb843d38310d86a8eb87c64cdefbf5b7 Sousuke replied to the topic Advice needed for laptop backup in the forum TECHNOLOGY https://land8.com/forums/topic/advice-needed-for-laptop-backup/#post-164996 Sat, 12 Feb 2011 06:04:35 +0000 I’d go for the best buy personally (not the store). It looks like sub 1 TB is all about the same and 1-2TB are good buys. Anything higher and your paying extra to be at the top of the technology curve.
 
Here is a good link to get an idea of best pricing (it updates daily).
 
http://www.pricewatch.com/hard_removable_drives/
 
 

]]> 0 5a9cf40541d813c86e902e85cf8bb0c7 Sousuke replied to the topic Portfolio Websites? in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/portfolio-websites/page/2/#post-165363 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 02:51:47 +0000 You are looking for tips on using Flash?

]]> 0 343c4c8f73e2c0c92897915f4269a7af Sousuke replied to the topic Portfolio Websites? in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/portfolio-websites/page/2/#post-165370 Sat, 29 Jan 2011 21:58:21 +0000 Just to add to the whole 90 seconds thing, you don’t need to show every project you’ve ever worked on in your first contact. Just pick a few that shows your best work and fits in with the realm of work of your target. So you don’t need to spend 50 USD on a mailer thats 40 pages long, cut it down.
 
If you do end up sending links, you could also…[Read more]

]]> 0 ef093d62fd67caa6ceb4c500ac0cdae5 Sousuke replied to the topic Portfolio Websites? in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/portfolio-websites/page/2/#post-165373 Sat, 29 Jan 2011 03:51:29 +0000 Websites have their place. They’ve helped me. Just don’t make it your core tool. For instance, when I applied to a position this summer, I put my website on CD and then stuck it in my booklet. That circumnavigates all the issues really. There is no load time and they can view it when they feel like it. A nice CD design that meshes with the…[Read more]

]]> 0 b598b6e41160012ce6a4dbd67bc0016e Sousuke replied to the topic Web Design / Graphic Design in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/web-design-graphic-design/#post-165555 Thu, 20 Jan 2011 07:35:13 +0000 I just wanted to say that your print design work looks really great!

]]> 0 2a1447373cc058996ab9e4af09c651e6 Sousuke replied to the topic Who is going to take your place when you retire? in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/who-is-going-to-take-your-place-when-you-retire/page/2/#post-166585 Sat, 04 Dec 2010 07:18:20 +0000 Wyatt,

Our program also required that an internship be completed. Wasn’t there a few who didn’t get their diplomas until they had worked out of school for a few months? (They went to Italy and had trouble getting an internship in the summer before their 5th year)

Makes me wonder how the students are doing these days on that requirement

]]> 0 9cc43443860abec99ce6aee9a6501642 Sousuke replied to the topic Portfolio Critique Thread in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION http://land8.com/forums/topic/portfolio-critique-thread/page/2/#post-168700 Fri, 20 Aug 2010 17:30:22 +0000 How familiar are you with InDesign? Once you learn most of the tricks, you will find that you can use Photoshop seamlessly with InDesign. For instance if you need to tweak a photo just make the adjustments in PS and then update the link in InDesign.

In terms of resolution that can be changed on the fly quickly in the export PDF settings. So leave…[Read more]

]]> 0 6058382930d995d73c6936fe18c8da78 Sousuke replied to the topic How do you create plant schedules on AutoCad plans? in the forum TECHNOLOGY https://land8.com/forums/topic/how-do-you-create-plant-schedules-on-autocad-plans/page/2/#post-168532 Sun, 25 Jul 2010 19:46:32 +0000 We basically have a limited number of symbols that only delineate plant size. We then use a 6 letter code for the plant that is tied back to the excel master sheet. When I need to count, I just type in FIND in CAD and put the code in which brings up each instance of that plant.

When all the quantities are done the spreadsheet is pasted into paper space.

]]> 0 285db99a55d707113d04bb257c0f1905 Sousuke replied to the topic Portfolio Critique Thread in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/portfolio-critique-thread/page/5/#post-168734 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 20:48:53 +0000 Hi Terry,

I like your comments. One thing I’ve always had a question on that I’m sure would help others on this forum is related to the difference between a “portfolio” and what I might call “Initial Marketing Samples”.

Tim’s example above seems to be the latter because of its brevity. Would you expect all of what you mentioned in the initial…[Read more]

]]> 0 9dfe4d0c1aaacd7e974b5673b4071c64 Sousuke replied to the topic Independence Day in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/independence-day/#post-168909 Tue, 06 Jul 2010 17:30:30 +0000 May we please have our British overlords back? Can you bring the NHS with you please. Thank You!

]]> 0 245d64e9e57bc53a8823da97b9fa151c Sousuke replied to the topic Personal portfolio website in the forum TECHNOLOGY https://land8.com/forums/topic/personal-portfolio-website/#post-171281 Sun, 25 Apr 2010 04:49:02 +0000 I like the use of the highslide javascript. I’m guessing the section you are still working on is an about me section?

]]> 0 221f3b53f8dd19dcdc5fea535e4912eb Sousuke replied to the topic State of the Profession in the forum PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE http://land8.com/forums/topic/state-of-the-profession/page/8/#post-170116 Mon, 19 Apr 2010 20:35:25 +0000 Hi Tom,

To answer you questions from personal experience:

* Of the LAs you know, how many lost their jobs after the economy went bad?

I would say that about 15-18% of the LAs I know have lost their job at some point in 2 years.

* How many were practicing before the downturn, but are not right now? / * How many of those who are practicing today…[Read more]

]]> 0 17b4a088ce61f8ec81722d92fe451fab Sousuke replied to the topic What's best Hardware/Computer for a landscape architect? in the forum TECHNOLOGY https://land8.com/forums/topic/whats-best-hardwarecomputer-for-a-landscape-architect/#post-170256 Wed, 07 Apr 2010 05:31:41 +0000 I think the OP is in Turkey so most of those places probably don’t apply, but the principle is the same…ie. look online.

]]> 0 df1427089e15c581a057606c17a1cd0f Sousuke replied to the topic What's best Hardware/Computer for a landscape architect? in the forum TECHNOLOGY https://land8.com/forums/topic/whats-best-hardwarecomputer-for-a-landscape-architect/page/2/#post-170267 Mon, 05 Apr 2010 03:08:46 +0000 If you are thinking about buying components here is a list of sites you might try:

http://www.pricewatch.com
http://www.newegg.com
http://www.3btech.net

]]> 0 c9b375170cf0162370d2ad82e2af92f3 Sousuke replied to the topic What's best Hardware/Computer for a landscape architect? in the forum TECHNOLOGY https://land8.com/forums/topic/whats-best-hardwarecomputer-for-a-landscape-architect/page/2/#post-170273 Sat, 03 Apr 2010 22:11:47 +0000 I wouldn’t buy a Mac for what you want. There are a few programs that you would be forced to run on a virtual machine which is less than ideal.

I’ve always built my PCs and found you can build it for half the price of a comparable mac. Some components I hunt down on craigslist etc. like my monitor, video card etc. but core components I always…[Read more]

]]> 0 ad0142a88b8c2cf1fb8a6f476bc74e00 Sousuke replied to the topic Best Image Bank for Landscape Architects? in the forum TECHNOLOGY https://land8.com/forums/topic/best-image-bank-for-landscape-architects/#post-170308 Fri, 02 Apr 2010 00:26:41 +0000 I generally agree with your first paragraph, but then there are opportunities to use work along “fair use” guidelines. I’ll admit it can be a grey area as I’m sure Shepard Fairey can attest to. (For those who don’t know him, he created the iconic Obama “hope” image from an AP Photo.)

]]> 0 8b2946d0215c20b9830673a8085dcca8 Sousuke replied to the topic LA in Australia in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/la-in-australia/#post-170530 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:54:31 +0000 Not sure about the LA field, but the recession as a whole barely touched Australia. What city are you going to?

]]> 0 ad4fd90e20675e4b73731bf62d6f8412 Sousuke replied to the topic Plagiarism on the internet... in the forum PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE https://land8.com/forums/topic/plagiarism-on-the-internet/#post-170656 Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:57:45 +0000 I agree, I think its because your site google’s very well. I noticed that the drawings that were knicked shows up at the very beginning when doing an image search using “Toronto” and “landscape”.

Google is getting better at picking up flash by the way. They introduced a new system in late 2008 I…[Read more]

]]> 0 cea0c780f1d558e35cd4993e0e6b40cf Sousuke replied to the topic Personal portfolio website in the forum TECHNOLOGY https://land8.com/forums/topic/personal-portfolio-website/#post-171286 Fri, 05 Feb 2010 05:57:13 +0000 This might sound counter intuitive but, I learned Flash before I learned much regarding html and CSS. I started with a Flash how to book in 2007 which I read on the train between Cardiff and Bristol every evening (I tended to sleep in the mornings because I had a cushy Virgin Train on my way to Bristol). Then I story boarded my first site and…[Read more]

]]> 0 54805d73be51493d339957ab481c807b Sousuke replied to the topic Personal portfolio website in the forum TECHNOLOGY https://land8.com/forums/topic/personal-portfolio-website/#post-171288 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 19:21:56 +0000 I liked them too. In fact they were easier to work with then my current host. That being said, when there is a server problem the host I have now is really really good.

]]> 0 19ef357b736a5870012ab48f1685d73e Sousuke replied to the topic Personal portfolio website in the forum TECHNOLOGY https://land8.com/forums/topic/personal-portfolio-website/#post-171289 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 19:17:50 +0000 I like the initial animation. You might speed it up slightly and actually (assuming you haven’t done this already) use it as a part of your preload. IE. If your site takes about 5 seconds to load on an average connection and your initial animation takes 1 second you can adjust your preloader so that the site begins on the 4th second knowing that…[Read more]

]]> 0 c2c747111d08e020167e4322c113e71c Sousuke replied to the topic Personal portfolio website in the forum TECHNOLOGY https://land8.com/forums/topic/personal-portfolio-website/page/2/#post-171292 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 05:47:47 +0000 Bluehost!

Sorry, I’ve used them in the past so I recognize their favicon.

]]> 0 0e252afd3a6b7786d2b035d5537e6208 Sousuke replied to the topic ASLA resume posting - job seekers any luck using this method? Employers do you use it? in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/asla-resume-posting-job-seekers-any-luck-using-this-method-employers-do-you-use-it/#post-171561 Mon, 18 Jan 2010 00:34:21 +0000 What do you think the ratio is right now for LAs? Nationally the ratio is 1:6 (job : seeker). I’m guessing LA is more like 1:10 or higher?

]]> 0 fe469d560c0c6626b80183884d428f16 Sousuke replied to the topic Landscape Architect As one of the 50 best careers of 2010, this should have strong growth over the next decade By U.S. News in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/landscape-architect-as-one-of-the-50-best-careers-of-2010-this-should-have-strong-growth-over-the-next-decade-by-u-s-news/#post-171624 Wed, 13 Jan 2010 18:56:59 +0000 There was a similar article in 2008 for “2009”. I’m not sure what they are looking at. I’m not as pessimistic as others on this site, but I’m thinking that by 2018 LA as a profession will have likely just gotten its stride back (in whatever form is anyone’s guess).

Here is my predictions:

2010 – a flat fairly dead year. – minimal hiring
2011 -…[Read more]

]]> 0 d9c3e600c9730455d3796f916f034301 Sousuke replied to the topic Are you hiring? in the forum ANNOUNCEMENTS http://land8.com/forums/topic/are-you-hiring/page/2/#post-171787 Tue, 12 Jan 2010 22:24:08 +0000 I too have gotten into Flash in the last few years. I built a flash website in 2007 when I last switched jobs and in the last year completely redid it with a stronger UI using AS 2.0. Its amazing what i’ve learned in the last two years and the quality difference.

I’m still employed…knock on wood…but its officially ready as of the end of last…[Read more]

]]> 0 2ad74fb8abb7d3dac7d6e94372f5fcca Sousuke replied to the topic Question Related to Section C formatting in the forum PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE https://land8.com/forums/topic/question-related-to-section-c-formatting/#post-172107 Mon, 07 Dec 2009 01:29:30 +0000 Thanks, I’ve heard from others that they had not seen it in winter of 08. I’m actually hoping there is one as they are relatively quick and in a way a time saver.

]]> 0 8426c4cdb729600e7fa7cfe1bde6750b Sousuke replied to the topic UK or US for school? in the forum EDUCATION http://land8.com/forums/topic/uk-or-us-for-school/#post-174836 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 22:33:24 +0000 Hi Kate,

I worked there for about 2 and a half years and I would say the systems are drastically different. One of the biggest differences is that construction isn’t really part of the field. You won’t be pumping out CD sets over there. From speaking with fellow employees there appears to be no construction element in their degrees either.

That…[Read more]

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