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Are (or were) 3ds Max and Rhino a part of your LA curriculum?

3D programs were in their infancy when I was in school, so they were nowhere to be found in the curriculum. I had a gov't job that sent us for MicroStation training and then a while later a few of us…

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Is CLARB's redline review really worth it?

At no point in this testing process have i ever believed that CLARB was really interested in seeing landscape architects succeed. Exactly. They are not there to help landscape architects succeed, unl…

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Animurbanism

As one of the posters on the site alluded, these kind of plans represent failed planning ideas. Just as with an orthogonal grid or streets laid out in the shape of a palm, natural patterns are ignore…

Replied Aug 29

What Graduate Degree would you recommend as the best complement to an Undergrad in Landscape Architecture? Pros and Cons?

I.E. If you currently make $45,000/yr, stop working, go back to school and spend $80,000 getting an MLA, the economic opportunity lost is $90,000 (two years not working) plus $80,000 for school makes…

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Boilerplater commented on Natasha Petrovic's photo 'Abu Al Abyadh Island'

That's a cool-looking fountain. It looks like you have some large lawn areas. Is that kind of heavy irrigation not discouraged in Abu Dhabi? It certainly is here in Las Vegas, where the climate is similar.

32 minutes ago

Boilerplater replied to Yekaterina Yushmanova's discussion 'Are (or were) 3ds Max and Rhino a part of your LA curriculum?'

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Boilerplater replied to Elizabeth Renton's discussion 'Is CLARB's redline review really worth it?'

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Boilerplater replied to TJ Marston's discussion 'Animurbanism'

on Sunday

henry cohen and Boilerplater are now friends

August 23

Boilerplater replied to Laura Kloosterman's discussion 'What Graduate Degree would you recommend as the best complement to an Undergrad in Landscape Architecture? Pros and Cons?'

August 23

Boilerplater and Rick Spalenka are now friends

August 23

Boilerplater replied to Tom Cluff's discussion 'State of the Profession'

Please don't be sorry. I think it added some valuable points to the discussion. Look around...there are a lot of people wondering if the middle class will survive this recession.

August 22

Boilerplater replied to Andrew G's discussion 'Personality and Employment'

Your candor is appreciated. Thanks for the laugh! I've had similar experiences. Sometimes I feel like my upbringing and persoanl ethics have made me too nice. I wish I was more comptetitive by nature. Still, I don't think I could throw anyone under…

August 20

Boilerplater replied to Trace One's discussion 'Freakonomics and transportation planning myths and realities'

We are still stalling, quibbling..It will never happen..State and Federal Highway Dept. have the same goal as ever - move more cars faster, and as far as they are concerned, in fifty years they will still be moving more cars faster.. That's one of…

August 19

Boilerplater replied to Jonathan Allard's discussion '3D Plant Design programs'

See my discussion on VizTerra from a few months ago. It was developed specifically for landscape design and and is VERY easy to learn.

August 17

Boilerplater replied to Andy Schilling's discussion 'TANKLESS UNDERGROUND WATER HARVESTING'

My initial impression is that it might make the engineer nervous, to have water stored that close to the foundation. The foundation might need extra waterproofing. What do you want to use the rainwater for?

August 17

Boilerplater replied to Tom Cluff's discussion 'State of the Profession'

I've been arguing for a few years now that a new business model is needed, and I Iike your approach. A friend of mine is an architect. Last time I checked, he still wasn't licensed, but he seems to be doing ok with his own little shop. He started a…

August 17

Boilerplater replied to Tom Cluff's discussion 'State of the Profession'

Hey, I didn't say that! It was Mr. Heifner. Please give credit where credit is due. I know of many municipalities, especially in California, that think landscape arechitects are necessary. Many HOAs require a stamped plan, even here in "wild west" L…

August 17

Boilerplater replied to Tom Cluff's discussion 'State of the Profession'

I'm about ready to throw in the towel. I started looking at certificate programs for x-ray technicians and medical assistants last night. I'm going to apply for security guard jobs. Still no sign of things picking up in Las Vegas. I recently went ba…

August 12

Boilerplater replied to Tanya Olson's discussion 'Politics and Professional Practice - keep it to yourself or wear your heart on your sleeve?'

When the results of the 2008 presidential election came in, I wrote "We Won!!!" in soap on the back window of my pickup. It was the first time I felt jubilant and celebratory about ANYTHING in many months. The owner of my company saw it and told me…

August 11

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Job Seeker, Landscape Architect

University

Rutgers

Years of Professional Experience

16-20

Favorite Designers

James Corner, Ken Smith, Martha Schwartz, Hargreaves Associates, Enric Batlle & Joan Roig, West 8, Kathryn Gustafson, Mia Lehrer

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Hiking, kayaking, travel, home improvement, movies, environmental/sustainability issues, politics

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At 12:19pm on July 1, 2010, alland said…: Yeah, born and raised, all family still around. Started my own consulting firm here, trying to tough it out.