Land8 | Wyatt Thompson, PLA | Activity https://land8.com/members/wyattthompsonpla/activity/ Activity feed for Wyatt Thompson, PLA. Fri, 10 Apr 2026 13:50:42 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=6.0.0 en-US 30 hourly 2 96417e4f93e7bd7932a27f5f3d88834e Wyatt Thompson, PLA's profile was updated https://land8.com/activity/p/66253/ Wed, 05 Nov 2025 14:44:35 +0000 0 56a862b930c901a772732cf2c1d37947 Wyatt Thompson, PLA started the topic LAs in municipal stormwater manager roles in the forum PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE https://land8.com/forums/topic/las-in-municipal-stormwater-manager-roles/ Thu, 20 Dec 2018 03:48:34 +0000 Are you, or do you know, a landscape architect who serves as a stormwater manager/director or fulfills a role similar to a municipal stormwater engineer? I am looking to connect with landscape architects who have specialized practice in stormwater management, preferably who work for a city or county agency, or similar public entity. I would like…[Read more]

]]> 0 53f97ac08d27d634f76ee8c43e524a74 Wyatt Thompson, PLA replied to the topic Buffalo-Niagara-Rochester in the forum PLACES & SPACES http://land8.com/forums/topic/buffalo-niagara-rochester/#post-151708 Fri, 23 Oct 2015 03:51:49 +0000 Thanks for the comments. I had a great time in the Niagara area. Didn’t end up going to Rochester and didn’t spend much time in Buffalo, but I did visit the Martin House (FLW), Delaware Park (Olmsted) and several restaurants to sample authentic wings. Some highlights of the trip were hikes at Letchworth State Park (voted #1 state park in the…[Read more]

]]> 0 a0885e946c37d417efb9d3fbb21a424e Wyatt Thompson, PLA replied to the topic Landscape Architecture Students and Debt -- Is this a realistic picture? in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/landscape-architecture-students-and-debt-is-this-a-realistic-picture/#post-152592 Tue, 22 Jul 2014 05:07:41 +0000 I had the same thoughts on this article. Based solely on the numbers presented, the killer element of these budgets is not the student loan payment, but the amount they are all shelling out for rent. There are most certainly less expensive places to live and practice landscape architecture. If I had had 5 or 6-figure student loan debt when I…[Read more]

]]> 0 5a8a9b03783af299983cb2cce616e9c6 Wyatt Thompson, PLA replied to the topic All sheets in one file?... in the forum TECHNOLOGY https://land8.com/forums/topic/all-sheets-in-one-file/#post-153036 Tue, 04 Mar 2014 02:15:36 +0000 Got to get your fix sometimes/somehow.

]]> 0 6e87ff886eb4e82193c888cc0c488044 Wyatt Thompson, PLA replied to the topic All sheets in one file?... in the forum TECHNOLOGY https://land8.com/forums/topic/all-sheets-in-one-file/#post-153042 Sun, 02 Mar 2014 14:27:10 +0000 What version of acad are you running? I would be concerned about potential compatibility issues between 2000 and whatever later version you’re on, especially if you and your coworkers are expected to work on the same set of documents. You might need to set up a system where the project base file is in 2000, and then you create sheets, xref the…[Read more]

]]> 0 1ee4862e5b4c5f3b9bab40e692e5555b Wyatt Thompson, PLA replied to the topic CAD layer standards for municipalities in the forum PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE https://land8.com/forums/topic/cad-layer-standards-for-municipalities/#post-153176 Fri, 07 Feb 2014 00:12:18 +0000 I know of State DOTs that require this. None of the municipalities I’ve worked with, and now for, have though. I would not abandon your current office standards for other projects. Instead, I would ask this client if they could provide you a template file and the necessary pen table. If providing CAD files or a specific CAD layering system is not…[Read more]

]]> 0 43bf33ebcffc57ffbeecde6d7ec5e278 Wyatt Thompson, PLA replied to the topic Landscape design toys for 11 yr olds ? in the forum STORY BOARD https://land8.com/forums/topic/landscape-design-toys-for-11-yr-olds/#post-153310 Thu, 16 Jan 2014 00:18:41 +0000 I actually did get the joke; perhaps I chose to respond to it poorly. I disagree that a computer program would be less appropriate than a physical play thing. Immersive gaming can be used to teach area, volume, spatial relationships, and aesthetics. Inexpensive 3D printing makes the virtual world very tangible. There are several programs mentioned…[Read more]

]]> 0 bdf438ba43bfb65565410878c3b592ef Wyatt Thompson, PLA replied to the topic Landscape design toys for 11 yr olds ? in the forum STORY BOARD https://land8.com/forums/topic/landscape-design-toys-for-11-yr-olds/#post-153318 Wed, 15 Jan 2014 18:18:41 +0000 I’d give a kid SketchUp way before AutoCad. Minecraft is another really interesting educational-design tool if caregivers are willing to engage with the child in playing the “game.” I think something more hands-on that would let kids create and get their hands dirty without a screen or a plug would be better. Garden tools, art supplies,…[Read more]

]]> 0 7526f5d1a992918cd1e5b84daaf3b725 Wyatt Thompson, PLA replied to the topic Cities with LA Positions in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/cities-with-la-positions/#post-153519 Fri, 13 Dec 2013 00:10:19 +0000 I am Park Planner for a city of around 55K in the midwest, and as such, the only landscape architect on staff. I oversee planning, design, and construction administration of facilities within the purview of the Parks and Recreation Department, which encompasses parks and recreation facilities, of course, as well as a zoo, two cemeteries, and…[Read more]

]]> 0 456b66516d71a7bd74a4456a4e4e5bff Wyatt Thompson, PLA replied to the topic when it all makes sense? in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/when-it-all-makes-sense/#post-153574 Tue, 26 Nov 2013 02:56:04 +0000 Best advice I ever received: Your job is to work with, not just for, your client. That applies to the person who hires you to design something and the contractors who are hired to implement it.
Another good piece of advice: Keep copious notes and take lots of pictures. Then take a few more pictures.
Finally: Be alert, watch where you walk, and…[Read more]

]]> 0 d765aa3c8ba0e209c55ea3c99b06f031 Wyatt Thompson, PLA replied to the topic Seeking AutoCAD help resources that cater to Landscape Architects in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/seeking-autocad-help-resources-that-cater-to-landscape-architects/#post-153652 Mon, 11 Nov 2013 16:44:35 +0000 Check out this link for info on Sheet Set Manager:  http://autocadinsider.autodesk.com/my_weblog/sheet_sets/.
The full guide is here: http://heidihewett.blogs.com/my_weblog/files/Sheets_Happen.pdf. These sites might also provide some answers to other CAD production questions, too.

As for SSM, I find it super useful. If you have ever had to i…[Read more]

]]> 0 000ed2562cb061c69f1d28864ba37614 Wyatt Thompson, PLA replied to the topic What subject can a Landscape Architect major have a minor in? in the forum EDUCATION https://land8.com/forums/topic/what-subject-can-a-landscape-architect-major-have-a-minor-in/#post-153683 Mon, 28 Oct 2013 01:37:43 +0000 I have a secondary degree (more than a minor, but not a full degree) in environmental science. Program was good and I learned a lot, but business or construction science would probably be more applicable to my daily work.

]]> 0 cf6a1efc04ac2aa0c36aad25c3ae4a0d Wyatt Thompson, PLA replied to the topic CLARB LARE Scoring in the forum PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE http://land8.com/forums/topic/clarb-lare-scoring/#post-154106 Fri, 25 Oct 2013 03:16:46 +0000 Wow. Comparing those scores to the previous format, it appears the new version is (dare I say it?) easier. It seems that candidates are figuring out how to maneuver through section 4, though even the first time test takers scored better on 4 than people did routinely on section E. It would be interesting to hear CLARB’s opinion on the increasing…[Read more]

]]> 0 ebde780181dd58755b904cf4c6da7849 Wyatt Thompson, PLA replied to the topic LARE test: Who takes it and who decides not to? in the forum PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE https://land8.com/forums/topic/lare-test-who-takes-it-and-who-decides-not-to/page/4/#post-153735 Fri, 25 Oct 2013 03:06:05 +0000 My personal experience: I work in municipal government for a parks and recreation department where I oversee planning, design, and construction administration for all capital improvement projects in the city’s park system. I collaborate daily with planners, engineers, architects, attorneys, etc., both inside the organization and as consultants. As…[Read more]

]]> 0 f7b7103dba65416c933861864fe7bebd Wyatt Thompson, PLA replied to the topic Job in developer firms in the forum STORY BOARD https://land8.com/forums/topic/job-in-developer-firms/#post-153753 Fri, 25 Oct 2013 02:42:07 +0000 The individual I wrote about had the same goal. You can pick up the business side as you go or with an MBA. Personally I think there’s a lot to be learned from the trenches, whether you’re working directly for or consulting with a developer.

]]> 0 435ec99472007d52f33c60b825242693 Wyatt Thompson, PLA replied to the topic Job in developer firms in the forum STORY BOARD https://land8.com/forums/topic/job-in-developer-firms/page/2/#post-153762 Wed, 23 Oct 2013 23:21:57 +0000 Prior to the housing slowdown, a former colleague of mine was hired by a development group to master plan its communities. He had been doing that work for a large, multi-disciplinary firm and I guess it was cheaper for the developer to hire this individual directly. I know others who have been hired on to do visualizations, walk-throughs, etc, but…[Read more]

]]> 0 435ec99472007d52f33c60b825242693 Wyatt Thompson, PLA replied to the topic Job in developer firms in the forum STORY BOARD https://land8.com/forums/topic/job-in-developer-firms/page/2/#post-153762 Wed, 23 Oct 2013 23:21:57 +0000 Prior to the housing slowdown, a former colleague of mine was hired by a development group to master plan its communities. He had been doing that work for a large, multi-disciplinary firm and I guess it was cheaper for the developer to hire this individual directly. I know others who have been hired on to do visualizations, walk-throughs, etc, but…[Read more]

]]> 0 09b22e44ce583e647f4f81de2da040a8 Wyatt Thompson, PLA replied to the topic Correct Initials for a Licensed Landscape Architect in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION http://land8.com/forums/topic/correct-initials-for-a-licensed-landscape-architect/page/2/#post-153929 Tue, 08 Oct 2013 02:47:21 +0000 Congratulations, Eric. I use PLA – Professional Landscape Architect – and ASLA. This is what ASLA is promoting, and I see no reason in my case not use it. The argument from ASLA (one of them atleast) is that the P puts our title in the same category as Professional Engineers. I don’t know that PLA yet denotes the same level of recognition and…[Read more]

]]> 0 5a604b9b713cdf2740f608c0a1d20dfd Wyatt Thompson, PLA replied to the topic Zoo Lizard needs a Landscape Arch in the forum STORY BOARD https://land8.com/forums/topic/zoo-lizard-needs-a-landscape-arch/#post-154511 Thu, 18 Jul 2013 03:29:02 +0000 I’m not saying zoo exhibits can’t or shouldn’t be designed with plants. I completely agree with you. My point was that maintenance has to be a consideration – in any planting, not just zoos. How many times do plantings fail from lack of the owner’s understanding of the maintenance required? Zoos are somewhat unique because there is both animal and…[Read more]

]]> 0 97c7c1fbe97632a7347757995bbb258f Wyatt Thompson, PLA replied to the topic Won't somebody PLEASE think about the poor children, I mean, trees! in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION http://land8.com/forums/topic/wont-somebody-please-think-about-the-poor-children-i-mean-trees/#post-154530 Thu, 18 Jul 2013 03:17:52 +0000 I saw the stakes too and had the same reaction. Maybe the whole site is built on top of a parking garage and those “pots” were intended to be ventilation shafts…until someone dumped in more soil to plant pretty pink flowers.
I’m really trying to figure out why this happened. It’s not good for the trees. It had to have cost the developer more.…[Read more]

]]> 0 b94a150478960a8ada62f8dd497f6278 Wyatt Thompson, PLA replied to the topic Zoo Lizard needs a Landscape Arch in the forum STORY BOARD https://land8.com/forums/topic/zoo-lizard-needs-a-landscape-arch/#post-154513 Wed, 17 Jul 2013 02:15:55 +0000 This doesn’t surprise me. Maintaining lush vegetation and a thriving lichen colony inside the exhibit may not be practical given the horticultural resources available. Zoos also have sanitary concerns. A big concrete box is much easier to clean and disinfect than one that embraces a more ecological approach.

]]> 0 d289e816b64de8bf6941a6e0eeba0ef1 Wyatt Thompson, PLA replied to the topic Won't somebody PLEASE think about the poor children, I mean, trees! in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION http://land8.com/forums/topic/wont-somebody-please-think-about-the-poor-children-i-mean-trees/page/2/#post-154549 Sat, 13 Jul 2013 16:25:18 +0000 Good day for the precast salesperson.

]]> 0 ff066f24433ed09304dc8229a54e2058 Wyatt Thompson, PLA replied to the topic To the Office of my Public Official: CLARB in the forum PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE https://land8.com/forums/topic/to-the-office-of-my-public-official-clarb/page/3/#post-154734 Sat, 13 Jul 2013 03:02:39 +0000 I feel bad for anyone who lost credit due to CLARBs test format revisions. I know many people spend lots of time and money in order to further their careers, and it can seem very unfair when a seemingly faceless organization proclaims that your previously passed tests do not count. That stinks. I hear you.
I also think you all are talking about…[Read more]

]]> 0 d09c5a9d8f550d2c7def05f96be338fa Wyatt Thompson, PLA replied to the topic Sketchup 3D People in the forum GRAPHICS http://land8.com/forums/topic/sketchup-3d-people/#post-154827 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 02:36:53 +0000 I certainly don’t mean to speak for Daniel, but are you sure he’s using 3D people? He uses lots of 2D people in his work as far as I know. Search Daniel Tal on the Trimble 3D Warehouse and you’ll find several 2D collections. If that’s not what you’re looking for, let us know.

]]> 0 3d7b57d38f687868382611f8c8d69ec9 Wyatt Thompson, PLA replied to the topic Looking for an entry-level land designer with coursework/training in subdivision design/master planned communities in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION http://land8.com/forums/topic/looking-for-an-entry-level-land-designer-with-courseworktraining-in-subdivision-designmaster-planned-communities/#post-155108 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:48:37 +0000  Sounds like you’re in a good position: busy. I think you’ll find K-State graduates would be well equipped for a job like this. I’d definitely recommend getting in touch with someone in the landscape architecture department there. I also know several grads from Iowa State that do very fine work.

]]> 0 bfcd6158524d72df48548fcb193fd40e Wyatt Thompson, PLA replied to the topic CAD Practice test for Potential Employees? in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/cad-practice-test-for-potential-employees/#post-155185 Tue, 16 Apr 2013 17:47:45 +0000 When I was in school several classmates were asked to take CAD tests as part of their internship interview process. I never had to do that so I don’t know exactly what the tests were like or if the employer found much benefit. The reaction from the students,however, was not positive (“What are we, CAD monkeys?” Well….yes, actually…).  I…[Read more]

]]> 0 33ba9f54bd57addadf8e069e97c72ee8 Wyatt Thompson, PLA replied to the topic 2-year MLA programs for a student with a pre-professional landscape arch degree? in the forum EDUCATION https://land8.com/forums/topic/2-year-mla-programs-for-a-student-with-a-pre-professional-landscape-arch-degree/#post-155177 Tue, 16 Apr 2013 17:30:39 +0000 With regards to my previous comment, K-State offers a 2-year or a 3-year post-baccalaureate MLA. I’m not sure how your specific situation would work out though.

]]> 0 4e990da49914e4409d57ba925104a489 Wyatt Thompson, PLA replied to the topic 2-year MLA programs for a student with a pre-professional landscape arch degree? in the forum EDUCATION https://land8.com/forums/topic/2-year-mla-programs-for-a-student-with-a-pre-professional-landscape-arch-degree/#post-155179 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 23:42:27 +0000 Kansas State University has a program such as this.
http://www.capd.ksu.edu/prospective-students/degree-programs/post-baccalaureate-degree-programs/master-of-landscape-architecture

]]> 0 92436a3ad9d2f435d202ed75b18db615 Wyatt Thompson, PLA replied to the topic City or Firm Employment- Which is Better? in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/city-or-firm-employment-which-is-better/#post-155236 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 17:53:27 +0000 The program I graduated from provided a lot great “nuts and bolts” education with a lot of emphasis on construction. That was a good foundation. The firm I went to work for was a multi-disciplinary firm that had a strong background in construction support services like inspection and field testing. I am actually DOT-certified for inspection and…[Read more]

]]> 0 462f2684d1f902073c1a08d5f44bc14f Wyatt Thompson, PLA replied to the topic City or Firm Employment- Which is Better? in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/city-or-firm-employment-which-is-better/#post-155238 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 03:00:54 +0000 Robert, what interests you about municipal work?
I’ve only been in this position 3.5 months, so the list of completed works is not all that long. I currently have 2 projects under construction – a natural playground and a small retaining wall. The playground was designed by a consultant, but I came on board in time to handle bidding and…[Read more]

]]> 0 37449991102de0fede5fc64d23b53c72 Wyatt Thompson, PLA replied to the topic AutoCAD to SketchUp - importing issue in the forum GRAPHICS https://land8.com/forums/topic/autocad-to-sketchup-importing-issue/#post-155217 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 02:27:39 +0000 Check the Outliner or the Components Browser; your block names should show up in both places if they actually were imported.
Try zoom extents. The geometry may be located very far from the origin. Did you check or uncheck retain original coordinates?

]]> 0 e4260836ff8bbf7480d646cb7252ef43 Wyatt Thompson, PLA replied to the topic City or Firm Employment- Which is Better? in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/city-or-firm-employment-which-is-better/#post-155242 Sat, 06 Apr 2013 03:57:03 +0000 I am a landscape architect working as Park Planner for a growing city in the Midwest. I worked in the private sector for about 8 years before moving to the public side in January this year. As the City’s only landscape architect and the Parks and Recreation Department’s only design professional, I have a lot of responsibility and oversight for…[Read more]

]]> 0 ecbdb727822a6deda7d1afebc6879e6f Wyatt Thompson, PLA replied to the topic Any kind of book for project a terrain footbal stadiums in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/any-kind-of-book-for-project-a-terrain-footbal-stadiums/#post-155368 Wed, 20 Mar 2013 02:06:31 +0000 See what you can find from Jeffrey L. Bruce. He’s a landscape architect based in Kansas City, Missouri. Turf management and soil engineering is a specialty of his. I believe he’s been featured in past issues of LAM. In fact, here is a list of publications on his company’s website: http://www.jlbruce.com/a_firm/publications/publications.htm 

]]> 0 30b66e803aa4d94108e605fbbc190da0 Wyatt Thompson, PLA replied to the topic AutoCAD Civil 3D tips pls1 in the forum TECHNOLOGY https://land8.com/forums/topic/autocad-civil-3d-tips-pls1/#post-155918 Mon, 10 Dec 2012 14:40:09 +0000 Andrew and Andrew, thanks for your replies. I’ve not had an issue with the WCS, but we still use 2012 so maybe that is a 2013 bug.
I understand the workflow that you both described, and it isn’t much different from what I’d expect from offices using 2D CAD. I was trying to figure out if sharing Civil 3D files created any unique problems. Naming…[Read more]

]]> 0 319184ec12f0dd76e4743604988e0bfc Wyatt Thompson, PLA replied to the topic AutoCAD Civil 3D tips pls1 in the forum TECHNOLOGY https://land8.com/forums/topic/autocad-civil-3d-tips-pls1/#post-155921 Mon, 10 Dec 2012 04:10:13 +0000 Trace, welcome to the future. I hope you gather from my post that though the transition is difficult, it gets better.
Andrew, I’d like to hear about your experience coordinating with civil engineers. At my employer, we have not had a need to share files with other consultants, so our own in-house styles are all we have to manage. I am curious…[Read more]

]]> 0 c65613f5ae266e28d61c86b831c6eeb6 Wyatt Thompson, PLA replied to the topic AutoCAD Civil 3D tips pls1 in the forum TECHNOLOGY https://land8.com/forums/topic/autocad-civil-3d-tips-pls1/#post-155924 Sun, 09 Dec 2012 18:53:57 +0000 Civil 3D is a beast. I’ve used it for the last 18 months or so, and only really understand a portion of what the software will do. I was told when I started learning it that I would need to use it exclusively on about 3 projects before I would really grasp the workflow. I would say that’s accurate. The parts of the program that I’ve used 3 or more…[Read more]

]]> 0 713def673c4800446cf1c2b755cc4ae9 Wyatt Thompson, PLA replied to the topic Have you seen the LA tee shirt w/ the stupid slogan? in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/have-you-seen-the-la-tee-shirt-w-the-stupid-slogan/page/2/#post-155958 Thu, 06 Dec 2012 15:46:01 +0000 I’ve heard it jokingly said: “I’m a landscape architect. I don’t mow lawns….but I will for the right fee.”
“I won’t design your garden or your back yard” is pretty extreme.

]]> 0 5060e42f01e2655ffd4d5daa8d956558 Wyatt Thompson, PLA replied to the topic 1st year BLA student second guessing choice in Landscape Arch in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/1st-year-bla-student-second-guessing-choice-in-landscape-arch/#post-155985 Thu, 06 Dec 2012 15:38:09 +0000 Toby, I don’t take issue with your experience or the opinion you derive from it. I also work at a firm that is primarily engineers, and my experience has been quite different. Landscape architects here do lots of grading, drainage, site planning, accessible design, parks and trails planning, etc. On balance, I actually do very little landscape…[Read more]

]]> 0 2db8ce45ccf471d0db146afd0ab151ea Wyatt Thompson, PLA replied to the topic 1st year BLA student second guessing choice in Landscape Arch in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/1st-year-bla-student-second-guessing-choice-in-landscape-arch/page/2/#post-155991 Thu, 06 Dec 2012 03:48:43 +0000 Holy cow, when did the engineering lobby join Land8? I hope your primary source of information about the profession is not this site. If you believe everything you read here you’d think that there weren’t any practicing LAs left this side of Dubai. The truth, is that there is quite a bit of work for landscape architects in both public and private…[Read more]

]]> 0 c2ace87fe7c22b328d0171996402c915 Wyatt Thompson, PLA replied to the topic LARE Study Materials in the forum EDUCATION http://land8.com/forums/topic/lare-study-materials/#post-156039 Fri, 30 Nov 2012 17:56:35 +0000 I’d recommend that you become familiar with all the books on CLARB’s Study Reference List – Toby mentioned several of them in his post. The list used to be much longer, but they pared it down several years ago. I do not know if they rewrote Sections A and B significantly when they went to the new format, but in my experience taking the exams in…[Read more]

]]> 0 408336bbf4d6456618f7479d2638e87a Wyatt Thompson, PLA replied to the topic Parkmobiles/Parklet Design Help in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/parkmobilesparklet-design-help/#post-156068 Tue, 20 Nov 2012 03:03:40 +0000 This sounds like a pretty great project. You’re probably familiar with PARKing Day: http://parkingday.org/  I don’t know if anyone has ever done a moving parklet for that event or not, but it’s a great idea. If you follow some of the links from the main site to the individual city sites you should be able to find a bunch of photos and i…[Read more]

]]> 0 c805c2d8ca2536ef090ee080cb1efdab Wyatt Thompson, PLA replied to the topic Virtual Building project? in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/virtual-building-project/#post-156073 Mon, 19 Nov 2012 14:22:52 +0000 Thank you, Toby. This is what I was thinking it was also. I appreciate the reply and confirmation.

]]> 0 4f2fccbc811c5128d80f89ae1096a4bb Wyatt Thompson, PLA replied to the topic Need design help for telescoping gate in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/need-design-help-for-telescoping-gate/#post-156711 Wed, 22 Aug 2012 13:29:45 +0000 Wow, that sounds like a killer gate. Unfortunately, I can’t help, but I do wish you luck, because if you can get it built, it will be amazing. Please post a pic when you find someone who is up to the challenge.

]]> 0 41cb2e7d73925f33ea2ddfde159fd8a1 Wyatt Thompson, PLA replied to the topic Websites for Small Design Firms in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/websites-for-small-design-firms/#post-156847 Fri, 27 Jul 2012 17:11:27 +0000 Roothouse’s website does *look* really unique and their display of projects is impressive. Unfortunately from an SEO (search engine optimization) perspective I bet it suffers. Google and other search engines can’t index web pages that are solely image-based nearly as well as they can sites that are built on a CMS platform. Maybe Roothouse has…[Read more]

]]> 0 953a90c199deb76201f577906e989bf6 Wyatt Thompson, PLA replied to the topic Need feedback on portfolio in the forum PORTFOLIO & RESUME http://land8.com/forums/topic/need-feedback-on-portfolio/page/4/#post-156993 Sat, 21 Jul 2012 20:19:48 +0000 Overall, it’s a very nice presentation. I agree with many of the suggestions others have posted here. I noticed several typos/grammar errors in your captions that should definitely be fixed before sending this out to potential employers.

]]> 0 49898dd0ce3a25afd60539d12e48f2df Wyatt Thompson, PLA replied to the topic Plan view photo trees? in the forum GRAPHICS http://land8.com/forums/topic/plan-view-photo-trees/#post-157281 Sat, 23 Jun 2012 04:22:53 +0000 Totally agree. Great stuff at ARCHIvitamins and digitalcutouts. Christina, what album downloader did you use? I tried Pick&Zip, but it only grabbed what was on the first page. Others asked me to disable security settings, and that’s definitely not going to happen.

]]> 0 00821a3751fafe357af5ae01de024f97 Wyatt Thompson, PLA replied to the topic Plan view photo trees? in the forum GRAPHICS https://land8.com/forums/topic/plan-view-photo-trees/#post-157286 Tue, 12 Jun 2012 21:31:29 +0000 Do you have a decent sketchup library and a rendering program? Take your best trees and render them in plan view. Quick and easy.

]]> 0 aad4848ad13b81831bd9300d7e8c1581 Wyatt Thompson, PLA replied to the topic What's wrong with this picture? in the forum SUSTAINABILITY & DESIGN https://land8.com/forums/topic/whats-wrong-with-this-picture-2/#post-157559 Tue, 15 May 2012 14:49:05 +0000 I have the Sustainable Sites Handbook at my desk right now. It says nothing about the Highline because it’s not a Sustainable Sites project. That’s the point. The book is not about “sustainability.” It’s about a very specific metric by which sites can be judged to be sustainable based on the SSI definitions. It’s possible that the Highline is very…[Read more]

]]> 0 b08cf7e1decb1c297b899264f1a8dff2 Wyatt Thompson, PLA replied to the topic Sketchup acquired by Trimble in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/sketchup-acquired-by-trimble/#post-157681 Thu, 26 Apr 2012 23:13:13 +0000 I think this will be a good thing. I wasn’t terribly excited when Google bought @Last, and that move, though not perfect, brought a lot of good things to SketchUp. Trimble has much stronger ties to the AE and design industry so I’m hopeful that there will be better integrated tools for terrain modeling and BIM. I am most excited that the SketchUp…[Read more]

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