Land8 | Terry DeWan, FASLA | Activity https://land8.com/members/terrydewanfasla/activity/ Activity feed for Terry DeWan, FASLA. Mon, 18 May 2026 13:02:03 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=6.0.0 en-US 30 hourly 2 68d9a9b03a7f2d1bb031321a7a9a58af Terry DeWan, FASLA replied to the topic Alternatives to the tired old 'park information signs"? in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/alternatives-to-the-tired-old-park-information-signs/#post-159783 Wed, 12 Oct 2011 19:24:41 +0000 Here’s a link to Nancy Montgomery’s web site..  She’s a talented graphic artist from Portland Maine who’s done a lot of work for MaineDOT, NPS, and White Mountain National Forest.  She brings a fresh approach to information display, incorporating photographs, historic documents, and a variety of other graphics.  We worked with her on the in…[Read more]

]]> 0 b33af39a54bc61164789e1dc8bad5e15 Terry DeWan, FASLA replied to the topic Working out of the box for landscape architects in the forum PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE https://land8.com/forums/topic/working-out-of-the-box-for-landscape-architects/#post-160995 Sun, 14 Aug 2011 03:02:00 +0000 Intriguing idea….

One of my favorite lessons from SUNY came from Herb Schaal (now with AECOM in Fort Collins), who emphasized that we are trained designers! It shouldn’t matter what the object is, be it landscapes, or weathervanes, or teacups… since we understand the design process. How we apply our training is up to us as individuals. Here’s…[Read more]

]]> 0 6c69cd1f6502a1a40a39e6da60e178e2 Terry DeWan, FASLA replied to the topic Cost benefit analysis of attending the ASLA 2011 Meeting for first-year MLA students in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/cost-benefit-analysis-of-attending-the-asla-2011-meeting-for-first-year-mla-students/#post-161222 Sun, 31 Jul 2011 05:45:21 +0000 D~
 
By all means… attend!  You’ll come away with a greater sense of what is going on in the profession, from lectures, tours, walking the streets of San Diego, and face-time with people young and older from all over.  There will be acres of displays in the Expo where you can test products, pick up literature, and speak with reps.  I look for…[Read more]

]]> 0 6f7f56c5cd26db298f12699384cfc13e Terry DeWan, FASLA replied to the topic LA projects in Minneapolis in the forum PLACES & SPACES https://land8.com/forums/topic/la-projects-in-minneapolis/#post-166754 Sun, 28 Nov 2010 03:56:18 +0000 Don’t rely too much on the map… use your intuition to see where people are walking (or x-country skiing!). Get a general sense of where you want to go, and then wander!..

]]> 0 ba5f6ae6459274e1ad82a87e7ede39b9 Terry DeWan, FASLA replied to the topic LA projects in Minneapolis in the forum PLACES & SPACES https://land8.com/forums/topic/la-projects-in-minneapolis/#post-166757 Sat, 27 Nov 2010 22:26:36 +0000 Wouldn’t it be great if every city had an illustrated listing of non-to-be-missed works of landscape architecture? Anybody up for organizing such a catalogue?

In the meantime, here’s a listing of public art projects in Minneapolis to further enliven you visit:

http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/DCA/map.asp

]]> 0 9edf1d1ec8f4ca28c9977b6667d39589 Terry DeWan, FASLA replied to the topic LA projects in Minneapolis in the forum PLACES & SPACES https://land8.com/forums/topic/la-projects-in-minneapolis/#post-166760 Sat, 27 Nov 2010 15:28:08 +0000 There is SO much so see and experience! You may want to start by getting the back issue of Landscape Architecture Magazine when the Annual Meeting was held there a in 2006

http://www.asla.org/nonmembers/lam/lam_index06/lam_m.htm

DOn’t miss Michael Van Valkenburg Minneapolis sculpture garden.

Another firm’s work to explore is Coen +…[Read more]

]]> 0 e5130d021c142d416769c35d23d85521 Terry DeWan, FASLA replied to the topic Portfolio Critique Thread in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/portfolio-critique-thread/page/4/#post-168729 Fri, 23 Jul 2010 02:05:18 +0000 Hey, there Are NO RULES in doing this! One of the best ‘initial marketing samples’ that I ever saw was done on a piece of torn-off yellow lined paper, neatly lettered, with a couple of quick sketches. It showed that the candidate had gumption, self-confidence, and an innate ability to communicate. (He got the job, btw).

For the most part, I’d err…[Read more]

]]> 0 0bb5c288f07f30c215b1e1ba1c25a4ea Terry DeWan, FASLA replied to the topic Portfolio Critique Thread in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION http://land8.com/forums/topic/portfolio-critique-thread/page/5/#post-168739 Mon, 19 Jul 2010 21:52:54 +0000 Hi Tim!

Do you have a separate entity with a separate name that you’ve set up to do free-lance work? I’d be inclined to play it up, since it shows initiative on your part and an understanding of marketing. Definitely show your logo//website/other graphics. Versatility is a highly sought-after quality.

]]> 0 189625da988e81606f4874aafc161e89 Terry DeWan, FASLA replied to the topic Portfolio Critique Thread in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION http://land8.com/forums/topic/portfolio-critique-thread/page/5/#post-168741 Sun, 18 Jul 2010 00:44:54 +0000 Tim~

Since you asked… Here’s a few comments that you may find helpful. I’ve got a 10-person firm in Maine and see a fair number of portfolios.

The overall first impression is quite impressive. Strong layout, good variety in scale and techniques. Good understanding of spatial relationships. However, you know that. I’d like to see the following…[Read more]

]]> 0 74fdbb8b2fd1a52973b688a31cec4f0d Terry DeWan, FASLA replied to the topic five sense in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/five-sense/#post-170908 Sat, 20 Feb 2010 15:45:24 +0000 This year Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens opened the Lerner Garden of the Five Senses, designed by Herb Schaal at EDAW in Fort Collins, CO (now AECOM). It’s an amazing place… Here’s some images: http://www.mainegardens.org/discover/explore-the-gardens/lerner-garden-of-the-five-senses

If you’re interested, I’ve got many more photographs taken this year.

]]> 0 7a0a24ce0df49eafdf9f1e37e7475d2c Terry DeWan, FASLA replied to the topic Firm + Family in the forum RESEARCH https://land8.com/forums/topic/firm-family/#post-171998 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 02:59:40 +0000 Diane: Could you please let us know when the results will be available? Thanks for putting this out there!

]]> 0 7536ba9079900af36663ed060c46dd4b Terry DeWan, FASLA replied to the topic Suggestions for a good reference book in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/suggestions-for-a-good-reference-book/#post-172176 Mon, 30 Nov 2009 14:40:40 +0000 Another handy addition to the collection is the Landscape Architect’s Portable Handbook, by Nick Dines and Kyle Brown. While not as full-featured as the basic references, it does offer a wealth of information… and the price is considerably less. Check it out at Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Landscape-Architects-Portable-Handbook-Nicholas/dp/0071344225/r…[Read more]

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