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Unhappy Hipsters

A humorous commentary on modern design.

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Added by Tanya Olson on March 12, 2010 at 8:21pm — No Comments

SWA Group Names L.A.’s Gerdo Aquino President,
Joins CEO Kevin Shanley On Executive Team
of Global Landscape Architecture and Urban Design Firm

Los Angeles (March 10, 2010) – SWA Group, one of the most highly recognized landscape architectural and urban design firms in the world, announced today that Gerdo Aquino, a Managing Principal of SWA’s Los Angeles office, was named President of the firm. He joins the management team led by CEO Kevin Shanley, a D… Continue

Added by Andrew Spiering on March 10, 2010 at 1:30pm — 2 Comments

Sustainable What?

I finally had an opportunity to watch “The Outdoor Room with Jamie Durie” recently and I must say I’m a bit perplexed by the term “sustainable landscape design” quite frankly. Now this post has nothing to do with Jaime’s design style or abilities, which unquestionably are considera

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Added by David Moorman on March 3, 2010 at 8:43pm — No Comments

Are We There Yet? Landscape Architects and LEED

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Added by Jill Bellenger on March 1, 2010 at 12:51pm — 1 Comment

Free Online Portfolios; Saving Paper and Cash

Looking for a job in a tough economy can be a daunting task, especially if it’s been a while since you’ve updated your portfolio. Luckily, with a little computer know-how, a USB full of jpgs, and a few hours to kill, you can create a nifty online portfolio without the costs of printing (and reprinting, and reprinting…).

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Added by Jill Bellenger on February 24, 2010 at 6:52pm — 9 Comments

How to Manage your Day

Even though this article was written for managers, I found it to provide useful tips for those who are unemployed, as well. Whether you spend your days "putting out fires" or find yourself lost with too much free time, Bill Cook, an HR Consultant for PLANET, draws from several experts to compile a "To-do List" that will help you make the most of your day.

Enjoy!

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Added by Andrew Spiering on February 18, 2010 at 6:00pm — 4 Comments

LEED for Neighborhood Development: The New Kid on the Block

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Added by Jill Bellenger on February 14, 2010 at 1:00pm — No Comments

The Holodeck

I found this the other day on Landscape+Urbanism and thought it was awesome. Although, I see a slight drawback because it appears that you can only view it from certain angles.

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Added by Andrew Spiering on February 14, 2010 at 11:30am — 4 Comments

Just trying to get my name out there

www.arcoffeen.com No better way to find out about somebody than profiling them on one of these social networking sites. I took it one step further, my own website. As I prepare to graduate into this horrendous job market I figured the more I can get my name out there the better my chances are. It's an on going blog and I've been featured on the Drawing… Continue

Added by AR Coffeen on February 12, 2010 at 9:13pm — No Comments

Lessons Learned from owning all three "Current Generation" Gaming Consoles

I’m going to try mixing things up a bit here… I have two blogs right now, one over at IGN, and then this one, posted both on wordpress and on land8lounge. As I seem to be having issues getting myself to write, I’m merging the blogs into one, at least for the time being. This means you may be getting more game related blogs then you are used to, but I will do my best to keep it interesting to everyone. For instance, even if you are not interested in gaming, you know someone who is. Maybe its a so… Continue

Added by Frank Varro on February 4, 2010 at 3:32pm — No Comments

Reading | Sketch Landscape

Via Design Under Sky

{Cover} The final completion of any project is an amazing accomplishment in itself, considering the rigor of work, time, and bureaucratic hurdling that accompanies almost any significant lands… Continue

Added by Adam E. Anderson on January 29, 2010 at 9:19pm — 5 Comments

From Landscape Invocation: Tampa's High Speed Passenger Rail Program

President Obama announced a large amount of stimulus funding for high-speed rail lines all over the country. States have been competing over the funds and there are some clear winners as the funds were disbursed. A total of $8 billion in grants were given out. California received the largest sum at $2.25 billion, but the Tampa-Orlando-Miami line won a considerable $1.25 billion, the… Continue

Added by Benjamin Boyd on January 29, 2010 at 1:00pm — 3 Comments

Writing the Landscape

Will you be visiting Amherst, Mass., between February 1 and May 20? Please come to see our exhibition at UMass! "WRITING THE LANDSCAPE: BOOKS FROM THE LIBRARY OF AMERICAN LANDSCAPE HISTORY" The exhibit features books developed by the Library of American Landscape History (LALH) and photographs by noted landscape photographer Carol Betsch. The exhibition is on view from February 1 through May 20, 2010. A reception will be held on February 4, 201… Continue

Added by Jane Roy Brown on January 26, 2010 at 8:30am — 1 Comment

The transformation of a company, a landscape, and the land management industry.

Powerpoint Presentation with notes describing the transition of a conventional landscape company of 400 people to sustainable, a Bay Friendly renovation, and the philosophy of transitioning the landscape industry. Continue

Added by Jake Voit on January 25, 2010 at 3:37pm — No Comments

Urban Sketchers

I stumbled upon this site sometime this summer and its proven to be a daily delight for me ever since. It has even helped pushed me into doing at least 2 sketches a day, though mine are no where near the same caliber as some of the astonishing sketches found here. Just for some examples:

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Added by Cameron Turner on January 21, 2010 at 7:23pm — 5 Comments

ARCHITECTURE THERAPEUTICS AESTHETICS

ARCHITECTURE THERAPEUTICS AESTHETICS Technologically Enhanced Environments and the Human Sensorium Friday, February 26 to Sunday, February 28, 2010 The last quarter century has witnessed a massive transformation in our conception of the human largely facilitated by information technology and a digitall… Continue

Added by Alicia Akbar on January 20, 2010 at 8:14am — No Comments

Avatar

Only a few times in my life has film moved me in the way Avatar did this weekend. For those who have not seen it, stop reading this post immediately and go. For those who have seen it, join with me in a round of applause for James Cameron and his crew in bringing a much needed spotlight to the effects of everyday American greed. There is a tremendous amount of emotional and spiritual feelings conjured up as the movie plays out. In simpler terms, the land around us is meaningful. There's a connec… Continue

Added by Jonathan Garner on December 22, 2009 at 1:20pm — 1 Comment

Blog Highlight: Drawing on the Land

I found a new blog called, Drawing on the Land, that I think is well worth a look. It was started by the crew at DHM Design and is "dedicated to the exploration of new ideas, methods, and tech… Continue

Added by Andrew Spiering on December 17, 2009 at 11:54am — 6 Comments

IFLA Statement on Climate Change

The President of the International Federation of Landscape Architects released this statement in advance of the meeting of leaders from around the world for the United Nations Climate Change conference in Copenhagen. DOWNLOAD THE STATEMENT Statement by the In… Continue

Added by Andrew Spiering on December 3, 2009 at 11:00am — 10 Comments

Building Peace Without Obama's Interference

It is difficult to turn on a TV or radio or pick up a newspaper these days, without finding some pundit or other deploring the dismal prospects for Israeli-Palestinian peace or the dreadful living conditions of the Palestinians. Even supposedly neutral news reporters regularly repeat this sad tale. "Very little is changing for the Palestinian people on the ground," I heard BBC World Service Cairo correspondent Christian Fraser tell listeners three times in a 45 minute period the other evening.… Continue

Added by DimaGreen on December 2, 2009 at 4:48pm — No Comments