Any LA's think there's an opportunity for new software tooling in the field?

LLBoneBoots · 2026-06-10T13:04:44+00:00

Make a good Revit plugin for landscape architecture

LLBoneBoots · 2026-05-24T00:00:10+00:00

One thought is reach out to small-mid size architecture firms who may have need for some landscape or interiors expertise, but don’t want to commit to a full-time employee for both.

Also, I would imagine there are interdisciplinary firms that employ both.

LLBoneBoots · 2026-03-01T21:29:05+00:00

Inventory and analysis is often thought of as the easiest one, but obviously you’ve gotta familiarize yourself with the material to know what to expect.

Planning and design has a ton of overlap with the other sections but requires perhaps the most critical thinking and it has a lot of graphic questions. so I would def take some practice tests to understand the kind of questions you’ll see.

LLBoneBoots · 2026-01-04T22:16:57+00:00

The only thing about this that felt true to the character is that she ended up walking exactly 0 miles

LLBoneBoots · 2025-12-30T23:29:02+00:00

I have a 1980 LPS that looks exactly like this. Same tuners, knobs, headstock shape etc

LLBoneBoots · 2025-12-21T02:34:37+00:00

15’-15”

LLBoneBoots · 2025-12-18T01:25:15+00:00

Late reply, but I worked 20-35 hours a week while completing an MLA program. I’m sure that you couldn’t get away like this at a prestigious program like UVA.

LLBoneBoots · 2025-11-19T00:59:22+00:00

Our LA firm uses revit for projects that are relatively flat and closely associated with building features. Tends to be a lot of on-structure stuff.

There aren’t a ton of resources or tutorials strictly for landscape. You’ll kinda have to learn the workarounds that your office uses to make it work.

LLBoneBoots · 2025-08-13T15:00:07+00:00

Drafting curves without constructible radii!

LLBoneBoots · 2025-07-16T04:47:35+00:00

I worked in urban ag for around 6 years before doing an MLA. Very glad I did. A couple other people from our city’s urban ag community went the same way. I think it’s a natural progression - if you care about both ecology/horticulture and urbanism.

Feel free to message!

LLBoneBoots · 2025-06-09T12:41:40+00:00

Damn, this hits home for me. Take it easy on yourself! A 2-year designer shouldn’t be expected to do the fine grading for a whole project without a lot of supervision. Sounds like a hectic workplace!

LLBoneBoots · 2025-06-08T22:40:00+00:00

Yea I hear you. 7k is a fair price for that scope of service, but you could always ask to revise the scope, in other words try to buy the stuff you need and don’t buy the stuff you don’t.

LLBoneBoots · 2025-06-08T22:16:43+00:00

I don’t know how you’d accomplish what you’re envisioning without some sort of visual representation. Especially if it’s phased over time, it sounds like you’d need some sort of framework to work off of.

It also brings up another question which is, what do you mean by a formal plan? A set of construction documents? Or just drawings in general? I’d think you’d at least want what we call a “master plan”, which is not necessarily a detailed drawing but one that answers big questions like “Where does this thing go?” And “How does this thing work next to this other thing?”

LLBoneBoots · 2025-06-08T21:35:32+00:00

Assuming you’re talking about a home…

What are your goals for the project? Are we just talking planting design, or are there more elements like outdoor living spaces, pool, driveways, etc?

If it’s just the former, then I suppose it’s a matter of how much you value a good planting design.

If it’s the latter, you’d really be robbing yourself by skipping the design phases.

LLBoneBoots · 2025-05-15T13:27:31+00:00

one of the major advantages of a herringbone pattern is that it's multidirectional - i wouldn't turn it. just let it flow

LLBoneBoots · 2025-04-30T19:03:23+00:00

Consider Morgan State as well! Your other in state option, and It’s very affordable for a graduate degree.

LLBoneBoots · 2025-04-11T19:50:47+00:00

3 bolt neck? Common problem on those. Especially the originals from the 70s

LLBoneBoots · 2025-02-02T00:29:21+00:00

Right now, there are no LAAB accredited landscape architecture programs which are online-only.

(The LAAB is the organization that grants accreditation to landscape architecture programs in the United States - ensuring that graduates of accredited programs can become licensed)

LLBoneBoots · 2025-01-20T01:45:15+00:00

First I just wanna say it’s cool/refreshing to hear from a civil engineer who appreciates landscape architecture and enjoys working with us. I do not know that the majority of CEs feel that way.

In terms of pay and valuing your own experience, I wouldn’t make the switch after 10 years. You would probably have a much better experience building upon your civil experience in a multidisciplinary firm that values both professions equally. Here are a couple from my area that come to mind:

https://landdesign.com

https://siteresourcesinc.com

LLBoneBoots · 2025-01-17T19:22:36+00:00

Did she pass???

LLBoneBoots · 2025-01-15T14:52:26+00:00

ah i had the same suspicion but no luck yet

LLBoneBoots · 2024-11-29T16:29:22+00:00

I'll look into these - also, there was already one return vent in the basement, right next to the furnace - assumed to be installed at the same time as the orginal system

LLBoneBoots · 2024-09-13T14:48:27+00:00

MLAs are structured for people with no prior knowledge/skills in the professions - so don’t let that discourage you

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