Land8 | zana | Group Activity https://land8.com/members/zana/activity/groups/ Public group activity feed of which zana is a member. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:32:47 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=6.0.0 en-US 30 hourly 2 d4938aeaada1ed6103278965ee3842ec Tijana Todic joined the group Planning Profession and Landscape Architecture https://land8.com/activity/p/61094/ Wed, 10 Jun 2020 16:18:31 +0000 0 7374f86d06e9476d7f32ef8d4fb4d556 Jael Wagoner, PLA, ASLA joined the group Planning Profession and Landscape Architecture https://land8.com/activity/p/60790/ Fri, 24 Apr 2020 05:07:54 +0000 0 445157083a23cd253df897c3abb27b28 StudioCK joined the group Planning Profession and Landscape Architecture https://land8.com/activity/p/59619/ Fri, 06 Sep 2019 13:27:04 +0000 0 699855053b12907a5ec5bf5e1b6e597d StudioCK joined the group Irrigation Design https://land8.com/activity/p/59610/ Fri, 06 Sep 2019 13:26:54 +0000 0 42bc07974adb812708ae94ddd37a9d8f Vijay joined the group Irrigation Design https://land8.com/activity/p/59483/ Mon, 19 Aug 2019 09:23:43 +0000 0 ebe04109273b2ffbaf3693b0848d3c01 Premier Concepts posted an update in the group Irrigation Design: Hi All, I have been working in the landscape irrigation […] https://land8.com/activity/p/59444/ Tue, 06 Aug 2019 10:18:27 +0000 Hi All,
I have been working in the landscape irrigation design & installation for my clients and specialize in drip irrigation system as I find it’s the most suitable system of irrigating your lawn & area while checking for the water loss I just wanted to ask what’s the one irrigation system that you think is best. Let me know if you want to know…[Read more]

]]> 0 82c80f31eaf13a8bf876b66e2a2c071d Premier Concepts joined the group Irrigation Design https://land8.com/activity/p/59443/ Tue, 06 Aug 2019 10:10:50 +0000 0 f6d836207dbab4a1ae69704e3634cb2b Richard Hammond joined the group Planning Profession and Landscape Architecture https://land8.com/activity/p/59260/ Thu, 27 Jun 2019 11:50:28 +0000 0 1856c5144e94d74be11652f4370c8cfb Arnaud Van Blommen joined the group Planning Profession and Landscape Architecture https://land8.com/activity/p/58732/ Wed, 13 Mar 2019 07:13:43 +0000 0 b8183a116a859f2d8bb88e4900587602 Alexandru Gheorghe joined the group Planning Profession and Landscape Architecture https://land8.com/activity/p/58608/ Fri, 15 Feb 2019 08:19:19 +0000 0 4945b84aa163821dd4eba0eefa4f57b7 Erik Singman joined the group Planning Profession and Landscape Architecture https://land8.com/activity/p/58248/ Sun, 09 Dec 2018 13:32:46 +0000 0 550a30484784cc5a4d354414893b6375 Maria Savova joined the group Planning Profession and Landscape Architecture https://land8.com/activity/p/58211/ Fri, 30 Nov 2018 14:40:07 +0000 0 e361ef0856d9328f3dad05bb34189d44 Bruce McWilliam Associates Landscape Design Group 778-809-9784 joined the group Irrigation Design https://land8.com/activity/p/53748/ Fri, 22 Jun 2018 13:34:03 +0000 0 5199d177e3fd04fb971d787b0601aaa8 prakash joshi posted an update in the group Irrigation Design: Hi all, I am an irrigation designer from India. Please keep […] https://land8.com/activity/p/22197/ Sun, 08 Jan 2012 11:18:42 +0000 Hi all,
I am an irrigation designer from India. Please keep me in mind if you require a designer to outsource your projects. my mail id is prakash.joshi2106@gmail.com.

Thanks

]]> 0 95be2f7b416de4c3565092ed4d35c5cb A.Corry posted an update in the group Planning Profession and Landscape Architecture: JMW,   Many LA's practice planning as a portion of their […] https://land8.com/activity/p/27324/ Thu, 22 Sep 2011 13:27:30 +0000 JMW,
 
Many LA’s practice planning as a portion of their work. However, I hear much less of any public sector planners who also practice Landscape Architecture. I don’t have enough experience to consider my opinion credible as to why that seems to be the case, but I believe the understanding of “high design” as opposed to “conforming with the…[Read more]

]]> 0 bc1f62c4358b014f14e7c0ca39ee7c86 JMW posted an update in the group Planning Profession and Landscape Architecture: So you're a planner and LA? https://land8.com/activity/p/27325/ Wed, 21 Sep 2011 22:04:06 +0000 So you’re a planner and LA?

]]> 0 653aff554c21cc1a0a5d47a71f5d247b JMW posted an update in the group Planning Profession and Landscape Architecture: Anyone...? Hello? https://land8.com/activity/p/27327/ Fri, 16 Sep 2011 14:59:45 +0000 Anyone…? Hello?

]]> 0 2151ab32f5ee908789d776db36d787c2 JMW posted an update in the group Planning Profession and Landscape Architecture: Hello! Just wanted to see how many planners-turned-LAs […] https://land8.com/activity/p/27328/ Tue, 16 Aug 2011 16:05:38 +0000 Hello!

Just wanted to see how many planners-turned-LAs there are. I know there is a significant amount of shared history and values, but the technical skill set of LAs set them apart. I’m considering doing the switch myself, and plan on slowly picking up the skills part-time. Are there many who have done this? Any advice?

]]> 0 098b985afe1fa14241d6b218324fdc1f Yucel Coban posted an update in the group Irrigation Design: Hi All! I'd like to offer you an irrigation tube, which is […] https://land8.com/activity/p/22198/ Sun, 06 Mar 2011 23:08:03 +0000 Hi All!
I’d like to offer you an irrigation tube, which is to be digged under the plant/grass into soil (20 cm). Tube will ‘sweaten’ the water through porous surface and feed water to root system. Absolutely easy and water saving!!
Please feel free to contact me for support!
 
Yucel 

]]> 0 09c569d3376b3c3fc306d310851bf679 Doug Prouty posted an update in the group Irrigation Design: Has anyone designed a commercial or residential irriation […] https://land8.com/activity/p/22199/ Sat, 29 Jan 2011 05:19:58 +0000 Has anyone designed a commercial or residential irriation system with HTPE pipe?

]]> 0 07149dd788545f430f2a2c6cb3bda85f Ruthie Wanjiku posted an update in the group Irrigation Design: Hi all, I am currently working on a landscape design for a […] https://land8.com/activity/p/22200/ Fri, 06 Aug 2010 14:18:41 +0000 Hi all,
I am currently working on a landscape design for a parking lot in an arid area. Which is the best irrigation sytem to use, taking note that the island is 2metres wide?Where can i get more information on irrigation design?

]]> 0 e263d9fe1636726262f0de1436c35d40 Jay Everett posted an update in the group Planning Profession and Landscape Architecture: Nashville adopts form-based code for downtown https://land8.com/activity/p/27329/ Thu, 04 Feb 2010 03:26:18 +0000 Nashville adopts form-based code for downtown

]]> 0 497cbf46af31a0ebcb5a1031d185ebaf Jim Del Carpio posted an update in the group Irrigation Design: Hi All, A little Bio. for your consumption. I started […] https://land8.com/activity/p/22201/ Wed, 02 Dec 2009 19:57:16 +0000 Hi All,
A little Bio. for your consumption. I started irrigation design in 2001 in Arizona. Worked with a L. A. in Arizona, who exclusively went after IRRIG. projects. He did very well, However I wanted to grow to other areas and moved on. Jump to the present, In the last office I worked in (March 2009), My billable hours for Irrigation Design was…[Read more]

]]> 0 243fd3533c49f9789276e2d9af9609c6 Sara Fix posted an update in the group Irrigation Design: Hello fellow irrigation designers! I am taking the Certified […] https://land8.com/activity/p/22202/ Mon, 21 Sep 2009 23:11:53 +0000 Hello fellow irrigation designers! I am taking the Certified Landscape irrigation Auditor Exam in the beginning of October and was wondering if anyone has the 2007 manual? Let me know if you would be willing to part with it! Thanks 🙂

]]> 0 a4fd659ced46434de0fae2256fe0cd7f Burcu Tiryaki posted an update in the group Irrigation Design: Hi all.. I just joined the group..I use eaglecad for […] https://land8.com/activity/p/22203/ Sat, 19 Sep 2009 13:51:05 +0000 Hi all.. I just joined the group..I use eaglecad for irrigation projects for 7years. It also runs in Autocad. You may test yourself by freeware version if you want…
Greeting from İstanbul…

]]> 0 9c35d99cad31ae0142512f315ab3aa35 jared jones posted an update in the group Irrigation Design: Rob- We use Land FX; which it sounds like the same setup as […] https://land8.com/activity/p/22204/ Wed, 09 Sep 2009 12:53:10 +0000 Rob-

We use Land FX; which it sounds like the same setup as Raincad. It is extremely simple to pick up on and their support is like no other. We have been using it for almost 5 years now without one complaint. I would give them a call and talk to their rep if you are interested.

]]> 0 c894f1b414e0c17c22afc1511fd76f52 Matt Schelly posted an update in the group Planning Profession and Landscape Architecture: To all: check out my new discussion group: townscapes, villagescapes https://land8.com/activity/p/27330/ Tue, 09 Jun 2009 16:56:24 +0000 To all:
check out my new discussion group: townscapes, villagescapes

]]> 0 66496cde0675e9fbf9fddebd38dca0e0 Bill Kisich posted an update in the group Irrigation Design: Does anyone here have experience with Leit solar […] https://land8.com/activity/p/22205/ Thu, 04 Jun 2009 19:29:01 +0000 Does anyone here have experience with Leit solar controllers? Any issues with long wire runs, durability, etc?

Thanks in advance

]]> 0 a95da88197a3bc6e56c1888807a7f872 Steve Hata posted an update in the group Irrigation Design: Rob, There are a lot of good softwares out there, selection […] https://land8.com/activity/p/22206/ Sun, 19 Apr 2009 15:31:28 +0000 Rob,

There are a lot of good softwares out there, selection really depends on your situation and needs. I would “demo’ as many softwares as possible to see which one fits your office best.

For Autocad, Raincad for Autocad works well. It runs in Autocad as a toolbar, similar to Express Tools. You still have the full function of autocad while…[Read more]

]]> 0 bdf55a82a2c2521a8b183f864f01e199 Rob Rosner posted an update in the group Irrigation Design: I was able to find some irrigation training and I am more […] https://land8.com/activity/p/22207/ Mon, 13 Apr 2009 20:58:49 +0000 I was able to find some irrigation training and I am more confident now. However, I am looking to purchase irrigation design software. What are the best choices out there? Land F/X? IrriCalc? RainCAD? Others?

]]> 0 33c6d7d00b0307b6e6f250fe7ce913a4 Rob Rosner posted an update in the group Irrigation Design: I want to sharpen my irrigation skills and train one of my […] https://land8.com/activity/p/22208/ Tue, 24 Mar 2009 14:52:21 +0000 I want to sharpen my irrigation skills and train one of my coworkers. Are there any free online tutorials with practice problems that we could download? Any help would be much appreciated.

]]> 0 4e6031e8be4cc5fe99a0cdff37a46e70 Steve Hata posted an update in the group Irrigation Design: Hi Doug, Check out the California Model Water Efficient […] https://land8.com/activity/p/22209/ Mon, 16 Mar 2009 17:30:44 +0000 Hi Doug,

Check out the California Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance, at http://www.owue.water.ca.gov/. It is in the process of final revision and is set to go into effect January 2010. It outlines the services and responsibilities of CIDs.

The CID process is pretty involved with classes and tests and can take awhile to get certified. If…[Read more]

]]> 0 ee24d2f6901280849d3630aa0625743f Cielo posted an update in the group Irrigation Design: Doug, Yes there is merit. I run a design build firm that […] https://land8.com/activity/p/22210/ Mon, 16 Mar 2009 14:32:55 +0000 Doug,
Yes there is merit. I run a design build firm that does some bid build as well. Some of the irrigation ‘designs’ that come out of some other offices that we bid on don’t follow simple irrigation principles and spec antiquated equipment.
The IA certification (CID) is a good one. I became certified a few years ago. I am always up to date with…[Read more]

]]> 0 64e88d022ef7fe1dfbf92cedf44ab69c Doug Godfrey posted an update in the group Irrigation Design: Hey everyone. I'd like to get your opinion. Does anyone see […] https://land8.com/activity/p/22211/ Mon, 16 Mar 2009 03:46:36 +0000 Hey everyone. I’d like to get your opinion. Does anyone see any merit in becoming certified in irrigation design? The IA offers courses and testing in irrigation design that we as landscape architects would be eligible to take. While there is a great irrigation knowledge base at my office, I feel like so much has changed over the years that I need…[Read more]

]]> 0 e76bf189e03d4b97dff3dd46fa646e4a Paul Bassett posted an update in the group Irrigation Design: Steve, I just so happen to be installing a RainMaster Oasis, […] https://land8.com/activity/p/22212/ Tue, 24 Feb 2009 03:09:49 +0000 Steve,
I just so happen to be installing a RainMaster Oasis, with 15 controllers and a Weather Center II, and will be completing installation of the controls this week. All seems to be going well with installation and configuration.

Let me know if you need any additional information. I can update you when system is up and running.

Regards,
Paul

]]> 0 0e4babadffb96cfa2c8ab2d4c291827b Steve Hata posted an update in the group Irrigation Design: Hello, Has anyone spec'd or installed the Rainmaster Weather […] https://land8.com/activity/p/22213/ Tue, 24 Feb 2009 02:50:48 +0000 Hello,
Has anyone spec’d or installed the Rainmaster Weather Center II on-site weather station? It looks like this is a weather station with some commercial qualities. I’m looking to spec. it in a urban community center project.

thanks,

steve

]]> 0 b1b403ff28c7022178ae9351a3bda0a3 Mario Martin posted an update in the group Irrigation Design: Mark, There is a website with an irrigation tutorial created […] https://land8.com/activity/p/22214/ Fri, 06 Feb 2009 18:05:24 +0000 Mark,
There is a website with an irrigation tutorial created by a landscape architect. It is a good overall primer for understanding the fundamentals of irrigation design. I’ve read through parts of it and find it easy to follow. Jess Stryker, the LA who wrote it, is also very humorous throughout making the subject a bit more engaging. Go to…[Read more]

]]> 0 f4401a09e2d024ccef0480f4e647e11c Paul Bassett posted an update in the group Irrigation Design: Mark, Are you looking to get into designing irrigation […] https://land8.com/activity/p/22215/ Fri, 06 Feb 2009 15:29:01 +0000 Mark,
Are you looking to get into designing irrigation systems? If so, I would recommend taking a class that is taught by the Irrigation Association, or a local community college.

]]> 0 3c571abb2698530d61835a6b7fbdfa8e Mark Simmons posted an update in the group Irrigation Design: Hello, I'm looking for some education advice. How important […] https://land8.com/activity/p/22216/ Fri, 06 Feb 2009 15:01:50 +0000 Hello, I’m looking for some education advice. How important is it to take an irrigation course? The LA program I’m in doesn’t offer anything regarding irrigation.

]]> 0 7d4335e10edab6f98edd7ad525a6c441 Marko posted an update in the group Irrigation Design: Hi Bill, Exactly, LandFx uses hatch patterns instead of […] https://land8.com/activity/p/22217/ Thu, 18 Dec 2008 00:08:57 +0000 Hi Bill,

Exactly, LandFx uses hatch patterns instead of trying to place the poly line around the shrubs, and calling out the emitters in the schedule. I think its much cleaner this way.

No it wont warn you of increased precip rates (we still have to use our brains as designers)…..

]]> 0 39ae6e0ca74d282e30ecd99942001eae Bill Kisich posted an update in the group Irrigation Design: Yeah, it looks like a great time saver. Although anything is […] https://land8.com/activity/p/22218/ Wed, 17 Dec 2008 05:29:32 +0000 Yeah, it looks like a great time saver. Although anything is faster then the way I do it, so I’m probably no the best person to judge. Are you asking if you should draw in the spaghetti and/or the poly? Too much detail is a waste IMO. The contractor won’t follow it anyway. The hatch patterns look fine. You’ve called out the emitter size for each…[Read more]

]]> 0 bbfa7948d3aaa73117542696a18ee297 Marko posted an update in the group Irrigation Design: Hello folks, I have uploaded a sample drip plan that I […] https://land8.com/activity/p/22219/ Tue, 16 Dec 2008 22:38:49 +0000 Hello folks,

I have uploaded a sample drip plan that I designed using LandFx irrigation. (I’ve been using the software for 5 years now) I’d like to know what you think of the way LandFx handles drip irrigation. The page also explains how LandFx calcs the drip areas (its very cool.)

http://www.atomicirrigation.com/example_drip.html

mark

]]> 0 36f2301328b89c0d0d809195ec1135ed David C. Racker, FASLA posted an update in the group Irrigation Design: Let's discuss it over the phone as it's better for Q&A […] https://land8.com/activity/p/22220/ Fri, 12 Dec 2008 03:01:20 +0000 Let’s discuss it over the phone as it’s better for Q&A situations. Call me at 801-295-5335 days and early evenings. I’m usually in, don’t leave message. Dave Racker, FASLA

]]> 0 893cee6b763ad06df0ce9d87d445be55 Marko posted an update in the group Irrigation Design: Hello all, Anyone use Landfx for Drip??? Im starting an […] https://land8.com/activity/p/22221/ Sun, 07 Dec 2008 01:30:48 +0000 Hello all,

Anyone use Landfx for Drip??? Im starting an irrigation project and id love to get another opinion about using the hatch patterns vs drawing in the flex hose/emitters…..

m

]]> 0 e783a6dd40eced2c5d314ebdaa5b8036 Jay Everett posted an update in the group Planning Profession and Landscape Architecture: No rush, best of luck on the exam. https://land8.com/activity/p/27331/ Sat, 08 Nov 2008 22:24:27 +0000 No rush, best of luck on the exam.

]]> 0 4ca217832fea76887503746725d10031 Jay Everett posted an update in the group Planning Profession and Landscape Architecture: Here's an example of the political aspect of planning and […] https://land8.com/activity/p/27332/ Fri, 10 Oct 2008 05:30:08 +0000 Here’s an example of the political aspect of planning and landscape architecture:

Nrschmid:
“However, some of them [landscape architects] struggle to find the underlying meaning in the ordinances and what has been established by plan commissions as precedent. For example, one community’s ordinance might allow Betula nigra (River birch) but the r…[Read more]

]]> 0 64a889c491d3cbe92d0a09e6ac645078 JJ posted an update in the group Planning Profession and Landscape Architecture: Zoning is way to control activities, which is important for […] https://land8.com/activity/p/27333/ Tue, 30 Sep 2008 19:33:29 +0000 Zoning is way to control activities, which is important for a city. But as we all know cities are dynamic, some people even suggest that the city is a living organisim. froming this point of view, “zoing” should work in different ways comparing with exisiting and conventional “zoning” practices.
I think “zoning” is also a tool for the authority to…[Read more]

]]> 0 b0d4dea74feaceab2fb307f25a8bdb76 Jay Everett posted an update in the group Planning Profession and Landscape Architecture: Well, that wasn't he part of the quote that I was trying to […] https://land8.com/activity/p/27334/ Sat, 27 Sep 2008 05:43:29 +0000 Well, that wasn’t he part of the quote that I was trying to emphasize, I’m not going to stand here and say that the government has cornered the market on corruption, the argument really isn’t about morality, its about social functions.

You are entitled to your assessment of Jane Jacob’s work but her contribution to urban design theory is…[Read more]

]]> 0 ef88e6ac620318e2d9dd7b072f483caf Jay Everett posted an update in the group Planning Profession and Landscape Architecture: Good points, I suppose another important distinction to draw […] https://land8.com/activity/p/27335/ Tue, 23 Sep 2008 03:13:28 +0000 Good points, I suppose another important distinction to draw as we continue the conversation is that a planner’s role will vary greatly depending on if he or she is employed by a municipality or by a private sector consulting firm.

I suppose what I meant in my earlier post is that I have been impressed by the work of the private sector planners…[Read more]

]]> 0 a75b76d73725a92b3c06af7572d7f7e7 Jay Everett posted an update in the group Planning Profession and Landscape Architecture: nrschimid, I know a few LA/Planners. AICP is a cool […] https://land8.com/activity/p/27336/ Mon, 15 Sep 2008 04:58:39 +0000 nrschimid,

I know a few LA/Planners. AICP is a cool credential to have behind your name, a good friend of mine (who is a planner) says it stands for “Any Idiot Can Plan”.

Planning is an interesting subject. There are many professions that recognize the importance of good planning in our built environment but we take many different avenues to…[Read more]

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