Land8 | Walter Bone, RLA | Activity https://land8.com/members/walterbone/activity/ Activity feed for Walter Bone, RLA. Sun, 19 Apr 2026 23:59:40 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=6.0.0 en-US 30 hourly 2 fe1f216dc7ab17f35ed9f21c71e84488 Walter Bone, RLA replied to the topic LARE Florida Section F in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/lare-florida-section-f/page/3/#post-3566535 Wed, 07 Jan 2026 17:11:19 +0000 I will be co-hosting the Florida Section exam prep course coming up next month in Orlando. I will be co-hosting with Mike Prevost, ASLA and will provide great insight on what to prepare for and what materials, particularly State regs, that you will need to take with you during the exam.

Good luck!

]]> 0 10d2ed1e21309a4a4bfccedae0529824 Walter Bone, RLA changed their profile picture https://land8.com/activity/p/65900/ Sun, 13 Oct 2024 20:01:15 +0000 0 ba5320bef576e73e16f19586d5a97dbd Walter Bone, RLA's profile was updated https://land8.com/activity/p/65899/ Sun, 13 Oct 2024 19:49:12 +0000 0 a87a6a39f9cd5ea17b844bbb42b22236 Walter Bone, RLA's profile was updated https://land8.com/activity/p/63125/ Tue, 17 Aug 2021 12:54:55 +0000 0 a59ef3197ba6d35f29c6dd414e4d35c2 Walter Bone, RLA changed their profile picture https://land8.com/activity/p/62221/ Sun, 20 Dec 2020 15:02:17 +0000 0 fef448f8d35a67060ca3fb49bc9770fa Walter Bone, RLA's profile was updated https://land8.com/activity/p/62220/ Sun, 20 Dec 2020 15:00:19 +0000 0 3c2901306fa588d1ab0262c9fef7f6f7 Walter Bone, RLA replied to the topic LARE Florida Section F in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/lare-florida-section-f/page/3/#post-3561597 Sun, 20 Dec 2020 14:55:57 +0000 Thank yo Bob for your previous remarks. Sounds scary, lol. I ran across this site, but it dates back to 2012. Site is still up and running, but I have received no response when leaving messages.

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If anyone has further information, it would greatly be appreciated.
Walter

]]> 0 6e1f1e767fca7cb72ab876d8a7b668c2 Walter Bone, RLA changed their profile picture https://land8.com/activity/p/58231/ Wed, 05 Dec 2018 13:14:46 +0000 0 e39f5f2ef778ca4e8c16be5487bca1f7 Walter Bone, RLA's profile was updated https://land8.com/activity/p/58230/ Wed, 05 Dec 2018 13:13:45 +0000 0 94f57e37ee792cb2cc8cde18512968bd Walter Bone, RLA replied to the topic Best PC Workstation Laptops for MLA Program in the forum TECHNOLOGY http://land8.com/forums/topic/best-pc-workstation-laptops-for-mla-program/#post-151799 Thu, 22 Dec 2016 04:28:59 +0000 Most any laptop with a good graphics card will suffice.  Nowadays, touch screen capabilities with a pen seems to be the trend.  Actually drawing and sketching on your laptop.
Unfortunately, the industry lacks a complete understanding of size requirements.  We are limited to 10-12″, then jumps to 23″ and higher.  Why not make a laptop with ske…[Read more]

]]> 0 bfa6a39a1955711fadda8d29cebab2cb Walter Bone, RLA replied to the topic Working Abroad: Entry level Landscape Architecture...Where do I start?? in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION http://land8.com/forums/topic/working-abroad-entry-level-landscape-architecture-where-do-i-start/#post-151441 Sat, 28 May 2016 09:03:01 +0000 Hi Madeline,
I currently work overseas and have been out of the US for almost 10 years.  As other have mentioned, I would start in the US, gain some experince and definitely get your license.  As mentioned, concentrate on being very productive and learn how to master construction document preparation and how things are put together.
I have w…[Read more]

]]> 0 ac0f0721f8be64ec495a63a542934618 Walter Bone, RLA replied to the topic California Supplemental Exam in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/california-supplemental-exam/#post-152356 Fri, 19 Feb 2016 16:10:45 +0000 Very easy, when I took it they sent you the materials, read through them and then took the exam.  Simple and straight forward.  Firebreaks, water sensative design.  It is all in the materials they send you.

]]> 0 8d1bf8dda9fe183c454582add6ab7212 Walter Bone, RLA replied to the topic Recent Project for Landscape Design in the forum STORY BOARD https://land8.com/forums/topic/recent-project-for-landscape-design/#post-151784 Sun, 27 Sep 2015 18:57:19 +0000 Hi Socorro, nice work.  For photographing your finished works, grab a hose and water down everything.  Colors are richer and makes for better shots.  Again, nice work, keep it up.

]]> 0 802b2a70db2a4359364a0b8629da90a9 Walter Bone, RLA replied to the topic Planting plans in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/planting-plans/#post-152528 Mon, 25 Aug 2014 18:04:30 +0000 You should always show at mature sizes and if needed, show pics of actual sizes at planting.  Contractors may want show installed sizes, that is ok, but to show the client the end result, always show mature sizes.  Throughout Asia, firms show smaller than mature sizes for no reason at all, it is very frustrating trying to teach and show younger st…[Read more]

]]> 0 1da8e840e63b5f3859580578d6eec3a4 Walter Bone, RLA replied to the topic Virginia License Exam in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION http://land8.com/forums/topic/virginia-license-exam/#post-152663 Tue, 27 May 2014 13:02:41 +0000 Don’t worry about contacting any States, go straight to CLARB to start the process…..they will tell you the same.  It is a National Exam that everyone has to take in order to be licensed. 
Some states require 1, 2 or 3 years, but you should be able with the proper qualifications, recommendations, transcripts, etc.  It will take time to fu…[Read more]

]]> 0 ff3e012dc0f8e9d299a2f6deada519b9 Walter Bone, RLA replied to the topic Virginia License Exam in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION http://land8.com/forums/topic/virginia-license-exam/#post-152665 Tue, 27 May 2014 12:17:31 +0000 I would stronlgy advise to sign up with CLARB.  The licensing process is a national one and you are required to take the L.A.R.E. offered twice a year and administered by CLARB.  CLARB is a licensure database and maintains your records with annual updates. 
To get licensure in VA, you have to pass the LARE, then apply.  In VA it is only a Cer…[Read more]

]]> 0 b581b9cc6c826e2262147ff27ae2096f Walter Bone, RLA replied to the topic Moving to Shenzhen, in need of design job in the forum SUSTAINABILITY & DESIGN https://land8.com/forums/topic/moving-to-shenzhen-in-need-of-design-job/#post-152847 Sat, 12 Apr 2014 10:58:58 +0000 Shenzhen is a decent City, nice people and many things to do, borders Hong Kong. I lived in Hong Kong, Macau and Shenzhen for 6.5 years moving there from Vegas. I am now in Dubai as of January last year. My only advice is to be very careful which company you work for. Many companies throughout China, other than the big name firms, are not honest…[Read more]

]]> 0 7154e4a3e37d6aabf3b9ec3d82350565 Walter Bone, RLA replied to the topic Recommendations for Photoshop Rendering File Sizes? in the forum TECHNOLOGY https://land8.com/forums/topic/recommendations-for-photoshop-rendering-file-sizes/#post-152866 Fri, 04 Apr 2014 07:20:27 +0000 I am by no means an expert, but I have found minimizing layers by copying symbols, etc reduces layer quantities, such as trees, vehicles and so on. 
There may be a possibility of creating smaller vignettes and insert pieces (like a puzzle) of the overall instead of rendering and texturing each minute detail.  Insert the images to create a larger m…[Read more]

]]> 0 b9cc789b8e4fbfe4305f79fbda478a99 Walter Bone, RLA replied to the topic Best Tablet for Landscape Architecture/Design Use in the forum TECHNOLOGY https://land8.com/forums/topic/best-tablet-for-landscape-architecturedesign-use/#post-154011 Tue, 10 Dec 2013 10:29:20 +0000 Several have told me the SurfacePro works great.  Should also consider the new ultra thin laptops coming out with touch screen capability.  Lenovo has one where the screen is hinged and can lay flat on a table.  turn it around a bigger drawing surface with full functioning software. 

May be a better solution to tablets, light in weight (only 1/2…[Read more]

]]> 0 ecc93359ad48d5ff80ebb10df4ae1c07 Walter Bone, RLA replied to the topic Expatriates salaries for India in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/expatriates-salaries-for-india/#post-157670 Tue, 01 May 2012 04:54:05 +0000 Hi Andrew, I do not have the personal experience in India, but the cost of living is lower typically and the salaries are as well.  Great food and nice people.

]]> 0 f07cf5e311fe8804fb3cfc4c69e7a3e6 Walter Bone, RLA replied to the topic Africa calling, I need your support!!!! in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/africa-calling-i-need-your-support-2/#post-158075 Sun, 01 Apr 2012 23:53:29 +0000 done

]]> 0 d2579f06ecfd3e82de7f076d728e6611 Walter Bone, RLA replied to the topic monochrome graphic presentation in the forum GRAPHICS https://land8.com/forums/topic/monochrome-graphic-presentation/#post-158099 Thu, 29 Mar 2012 00:44:25 +0000 Hi Hakim, check out http://urbansketchers-singapore.blogspot.com/  Urban Sketchers is a great blog with many photos, sketches, etc.  I think if yo go through the Singapore group, you will see many b/w or grey toned sketches that may give you some ideas.

]]> 0 bdbe380abadf4c11d5bc52975698934e Walter Bone, RLA replied to the topic Portfolio Binding + Cover Types in the forum PORTFOLIO & RESUME http://land8.com/forums/topic/portfolio-binding-cover-types/#post-158443 Sun, 18 Mar 2012 21:59:46 +0000 Yes, very nice Andrew.  I agree about the hand drawing.  Seems most professionals now have lost the art of drawing.  There as a great article in LA Magazine a few years back by James Richards called “Freehand Renaissance”.  Just simple sketching skills can break you away from the pack as well.

]]> 0 190521e89dbf00bacf637d01fed347f6 Walter Bone, RLA replied to the topic Portfolio Binding + Cover Types in the forum PORTFOLIO & RESUME http://land8.com/forums/topic/portfolio-binding-cover-types/#post-158445 Sun, 18 Mar 2012 02:03:44 +0000 Hi David, first consider electronic format portfolios.  It is very costly to keep printing and sending like the old days when I was in school.  Deliver a hard copy on any interviews you go to.  You can create your portfolio in PowerPoint initially and it is easily printable at a later date from a PDF file.  I have also used MyPublisher.com to pri…[Read more]

]]> 0 4d1953c18baee93040bc369457a21119 Walter Bone, RLA replied to the topic Domestic golf course designers find opportunities, challenges in China in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/domestic-golf-course-designers-find-opportunities-challenges-in-china/#post-160404 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 02:26:08 +0000 Golf is not and has not been for the filthy rich for many decades.  There are far more municipal courses for the general public at very low prices that are affordable for everyone. They are open space amenities not only handling recreational needs, but also managing stormwater for developments, providing wildlife habitat corridors and helping to…[Read more]

]]> 0 48a233dcfd36b601662da5473e89e492 Walter Bone, RLA replied to the topic MLA or MUD? in the forum PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE https://land8.com/forums/topic/mla-or-mud/#post-159320 Fri, 23 Dec 2011 05:26:17 +0000 Depends on where you would like to practice, what part of the world.  I know in the US an MLA is more beneficial, but in Asia, both are equally needed.  Also look to the future and weigh whether you would like to do more detailed design or larger, broader scale design.  The MUD majors I have worked with do not have the ability to perform de…[Read more]

]]> 0 4f549d178b544996c1b7ded76d1d1525 Walter Bone, RLA posted an update in the group WORK: Thanks Brandon, long time no see.  Here in China, I am the […] https://land8.com/activity/p/16375/ Thu, 25 Aug 2011 08:41:18 +0000 Thanks Brandon, long time no see.  Here in China, I am the Senior Landscape Design Manager at the Venetian in Macau, China.  Our resort has 4-30 story hotel towers, 8 pool decks, 3 large interior gardens to rival Vegas and the forecourt or arrival zone will be heavily planted in 4 distinct tropical themes.
 
My work is ending soon and will be as…[Read more]

]]> 0 6c460114899badcdea1b391616fecddc Walter Bone, RLA replied to the topic Science or Fiction? in the forum SUSTAINABILITY & DESIGN https://land8.com/forums/topic/science-or-fiction/page/3/#post-169353 Sat, 29 May 2010 07:59:13 +0000 Alec, cjeck out the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act in either Virginia or Maryland. I was invloved in amny wetlands mitigation and restoratin projects and this Act focuses on exactly what you are looking for.

Cheers!

]]> 0 6777e6cb2269fb0e122a919ee3a082cf Walter Bone, RLA replied to the topic Plagiarism on the internet... in the forum PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE https://land8.com/forums/topic/plagiarism-on-the-internet/#post-170654 Tue, 02 Mar 2010 02:34:04 +0000 As Bill Clinton said many times…..”I feel your pain”. I too have been “borrowed” from. It is a very common practice in Asia. Companies actually change their names to be very similar to others who are successful, just to gain an edge and play off others reputation. It is pathetic.

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