vc hefti

vc hefti replied to the topic 3D Tree Models for SketchUp? in the forum TECHNOLOGY 11 years, 3 months ago

Hi John,

The above site is no longer available. Has it moved or do you know of another good source for 3D SU trees?
vc hefti replied to the topic Looking for projects that use interactive technology in the design. in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION 12 years, 1 month ago

Whitenoise/whitelight //cool installation at the Sydney Olympics, I think?
http://sap.mit.edu/resources/portfolio/white_noise/

high-tech humorist & interactive artist + TEDtalk
http://www.porsandrao.com/
http://www.ted.com/talks/aparna_rao_high_tech_art_with_a_sense_of_humor.html

groundplane lightscape, I always remember it as motion sensored…[Read more]
vc hefti replied to the topic I-Pad or Tablet more efficient?? in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION 12 years, 6 months ago

GOOD QUESTION!
vc hefti replied to the topic Non-RLA's using the title Landscape Architect in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION 13 years, 6 months ago

I agree with good design vs. a title/stamp.

However, in any profession, a ‘stamp’ is valid. It maintains liability and accountability…

Also, I’m not a fan of completing with ‘Land Artists’ for a job that entails knowledge of engineering and ecology. Form ought to follow function…which, in my mind, goes back to liability. Landscape A…[Read more]
vc hefti replied to the topic Non-RLA's using the title Landscape Architect in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION 13 years, 6 months ago

“A good designer is going to be hired over a poor landscape architect every time when the criteria is the outcome of the job and not a required stamp.”

Good to know!
vc hefti posted an update in the group 3ds max + landscape architecture 13 years, 6 months ago

Thanks David and Bayazit.
I’ll have to check out some of those plug-ins, and while I’m at it I have to get V-Ray.
I’d love to see some samples of 3rd party plug-ins.
vc hefti replied to the topic Non-RLA's using the title Landscape Architect in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION 13 years, 6 months ago

In casual conversation if people with an LA degree who practice in the field say they are a Landscape Architect, I don’t find harm in it.

If you have the degree, and you work in the field…okay, you’re an LA, if you are registered, you’re an RLA. Bottomline, if you’re not an RLA you can’t legally get things done. Good, that’s how it ought to…[Read more]
vc hefti replied to the topic website feedback in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION 13 years, 6 months ago

I’d agree, I really like the layout:

Specifically:
biography button – too busy — either a gray submenu or orange like [click to enter gallery] btn (consistent)
love the napkins – don’t like the gallery, not functional -hard to nav, hard to read

Awesome layout, great intro (though slow), great logo, font, etc.
vc hefti posted an update in the group 3ds max + landscape architecture 13 years, 6 months ago

Question: anyone have some pictures of examples of vegetation done in 3Ds?
vc hefti posted an update in the group Green Streets 13 years, 7 months ago

Greet links, they helped a lot on a recent project. Thanks!
vc hefti posted an update in the group Project Resource Connection 13 years, 7 months ago

Also, any book suggestions for a general resource on phytoremediation?
vc hefti posted an update in the group Project Resource Connection 13 years, 7 months ago

Any good resources/case studies on winter water/ice features?
vc hefti posted an update in the group Colorado State University 13 years, 7 months ago

Does anyone have the/a syllabus/structure handout for portfolio compilation from 449Professional Practice?

Alternatively/Additionally any good resources/advice for portfolio compilation?