Sylke Clark

Very excited about this group. Isn’t it interesting that we spend so much of our time perfecting our graphics for presentation purposes, and find more ways to communicate our intent in design, though in the end our designs are usually judged on the ability to properly solve a need or fulfill a desired use (which is appropriate). But what part of…[Read more]

I just want to say thanks for joining my group…..I think graphics are so important to our profession……I don’t think that we emphasize them enough…..It is important to remember that graphics are one of the most important means we have to communicate and convey ideas and emotion……I love all of your input so far…..Looking forward to…[Read more]

hey guys. Great group idea. anyone working heavily with digital media, 3D modeling, renders etc?

Hello Everyone..

Hey Brandon, thanks for the invite. This is a great group to share and learn!

Thanks for the invite Brandon!…
Looking forward in exchanging notes with everybody here.

Gabriel,

I do all of my best renderings on trace paper….just standard trace

My favorite markers are copic sketch markers because you can erase them from trace paper….

I love prismacolor pencils….

I draw all of my linework with a combination of prismacolor black pencil and staedtler pens……

That is my basic repetoire or arsenal for…[Read more]

Who is the biggest influence on you with regard to graphics and why?

Brandon, What are your favorite media (type of paper, markers, pencils etc.) and why?

Hello, hope this will be a constructive forum.

Does anybody know what water conditions are like in Northern California currently? Drought/rain wise?

I am posting this for the sake of sharing knowledge. This might me the most comprehensive encyclopedia of native plants in Saudi Arabia.

An Illustrated Guide to the Flowers of Saudi Arabia. By Sheila Colenette.
Meteorology and Environmental Protection Administration, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Flora Publication no. 1.
Scorpion Publishing Ltd.,…[Read more]

I am always interested in using Ca natives and there are some really good resources around and I just thought that I would share some of that info. Here’s a list of resources in the bay area but that could be used anywhere in the state.

Elk Horn Nursery – http://www.elkhornnursery.com
Rana Creek -www.ranacreek.com
Bay Friendly Landscaping -…[Read more]

The accreditation system seems quite blurry for now this side, save bulletins for seminars by the Emirates Green Building Council (initiative by HH Sheik Makhtoum), but developers are taking notice. Much talk in meetings about projects meeting Green Building standards, but not much push or initiative from the companies yet on getting on board the…[Read more]

I am interested in CA plants too especially the mountain and desert variety. By the way whats up Jeremy? (to everyone else this is a random meeting of old friends we grew up together in Durango, Colorado). Anyway glad to be a part of this group. Working in Tahoe at Design Workshop currently…glad to join this group for some good conversation…

I’m currently involved in a number of projects (mainly Qatar) going for LEED accreditation, some of the platinum.

It is not a directive from our consultancy (consider impact on client cost) but a desire from the client.

The main drive is in Qatar is from by QF / QP (Qatar Foundation) with the direct hands on influence of the Emir’s w…[Read more]

Hello all.

Three questions for all. (1) How significant is the LEED initiatives of the UAE (or the GCC in general) to your current projects and practice? (2) Is LEED accreditation a must in your office? (3) Have your office/EGBC/local LEED contacts informed you of the process to get accreditation?

A mouthful but important. Thanks in advance for…[Read more]

Wow, a California native plants group…I finally feel like I belong somewhere. Thanks for starting this group.

I am sure you are all aware of this book, but just in case…

California Native Plants for the Garden
by Carol Bornstein, David Fross, Bart O’Brien

Check it out in the Bookstore

Hi! Excited that there is a group for native plant lovers!