[Tin-Tin Azure]

Sorry, I am British and currently living in China so not the easiest to keep up to date with ASLA. Is hard enough to keep update on the LI’s information whilst I am over here let alone other countries =[ . . i’ll try harder

[Tin-Tin Azure]

change the law?
(I just wrote a lot more and it didnt post it besides that half a sentance nevermind)

[Tin-Tin Azure]

I am 50/50 on my view. In its simplest form, I think it should be as easy as, if you have a degree then you are Landscape Architect (or an associate or something, but STILL using the LA name), if you have the degree and a license then you are registered, chartered, etc etc and can use the relevant letters before the LA. Its pretty clear to see that somebody with RLA is of a higher class than an LA, and so I don’t see the problem.

Sure you worked your but off to get the license, but everyone who has the degree worked their buts off too to get that far, and I think it adds a more creditable to the profession to have a consistent use of titles. So I think it should be acceptable to just use LA, and if you are registered then you use RLA, simple, and clear for all, I really see why nobody would beat the bush up about using LA if they can use RLA, its the next step up that every LA is working towards.

Besides, there are separate degrees for Design now, so using LD just gets confusing . . . LA for having a degree, RLA for being registered. Then everybody knows whats what. Whats the point of only registered people being able to use LA & RLA? That just makes it even more confusing because you have a selection of titles to use for the same level of professionalism but no title what so ever before hand. So for several years, or decades depending on your effort levels, you seemingly have no real suitable title.

For my own part, I prefer to use Designer anyway, the second you use Architect everybody seems to assume you are involved with a different career. Besides designer allows you to be a bit more free in your expressions as to what exactly you design.
I do understand it can be upsetting for all those who have worked for many years (and yes not forgetting the money) to get the registered title. But I think using the registered part already ups your status.

p.s – Couldn’t agree more about the accountant part, you have your degree in accountancy, you are an accountant. you have not been chartered, so you cant use the certified name etc. It is so very simple, and effective and has worked for them for a very long time. My dad is a chartered accountant, and as far as I am aware they have no qualms in their industry about it, because its very clear that you either say your chartered or not. If you change the title, then you change the profession. Landscape Architecture will become weak and divided if there is a constant changing of status and titles.

Another stance, take sports, If you play football, you have levels. Amateur, Semi-Pro and Pro . . but ALWAYS still a football player, nobody can take that away from you, because it is what you do, some Amateurs are better than the pro’s, but until they reach that level they cannot use the Pro status, but either way, they are what they are, Accountants Architects or Football Players, its the same story over.

If this peeves anyone off, then sorry, and sorry again, just my very lowly and youthful view, opinions make us strong right?!?!?! And I will retract all and let you win. But still just a belief.

From

A Designer of Stuff and Things

[Tin-Tin Azure]

I think I am with above, LOL is all I can think of to say about this.

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Also one note to mention actually that I forgot

A lot of companies, interested in sustainability etc, I rememebr when I was applying to lots in the summer.

A lot of them only want electronic submission.

So I dunno, I suppose it’s a case by case type of thing.

Some companies just don’t want clutter, and other are fully behind reducing their paper use (recycled or not).

So yeah, just research the company more I suppose and make an informed decision, you could be offending them by sending loads of paper, but likewise offending a more traditional employer by not sending.

i’ll shut up now before I cover even more stuff everyone else has said.

 

Good luck mate.

[Tin-Tin Azure]

Gonna be honest, I made a website during my time at Uni. And it was that which got me my current job out in China.

Its nothing special or fancy, but, it does open up doors.

In most cases you need both though I would imagine.

so im with jason and doug

Website to get the interest going.

Hard copy for the interview.

Is pretty bad if you turn up and say “well .. if you just go to my website” . . . don’t think that would impress

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