Categorys
Pages
Linkpartner


    Page 69«..1020..68697071..8090..»



    Exscape Designs Welcomes Newest Team Member - April 1, 2014 by Mr HomeBuilder

    Chesterland, OH (PRWEB) April 01, 2014

    Exscape Designs has welcomed Michael Beightol, Landscape Architect and Project Manager, to their team of talented professionals. Beightol is a registered Landscape Architect with the state of Ohio as well as a LEED accredited professional. He received his degree from Penn State University in 2002 and has since been practicing landscape and urban design in and around the Cleveland area. Beightol has worked with civil engineering, architecture and planning firms, and most recently spent time with a construction subcontractor specializing in commercial finishes, demolition, and masonry restoration.

    Michael brings with him many years of experience and a unique design style that I know will add value to our clients through our in-depth creative planning process and sound landscape design processes, said company owner and president, Bill Dysert, CLT. Michael is also unique in that he has a background not only in creative design and urban planning but also brings real construction experience. When selecting a design-build firm, we have found our clients are really looking for the best team that they can trust to not only design but to execute at a very high level with extreme attention to fine details and Michaels personality, skills, and abilities will be a great addition to our team in our constant pursuit for excellence.

    Beightol looks forward to working with the Exscape team as well as the companys clients. I hope to be able to contribute my skills and experiences to further enhance the already high-quality product of Exscape Designs, Beightol said. I hope to be an integral part of the team through design and implementation and I look forward to helping clients build the best solutions for their properties. Im really excited to join Bill and his team and I look forward to the work ahead.

    For more information on Exscape Designs or to schedule an interview with Bill Dysert or Michael Beightol, call 440.332.4198 or email info(at)exscapedesigns(dot)com.

    Link:
    Exscape Designs Welcomes Newest Team Member

    Burghley House: restoring the vision of Capability Brown - March 31, 2014 by Mr HomeBuilder

    George London and Moses Cook had worked comprehensively at Burghley in the late 1600s and their extensive formal gardens and avenues can be seen around the house and the parkland. The parkland would most likely have been wood pastures at that time, used for grazing and timber. It was dissected by more than 20 radiating avenues and formal vistas. This type of axial formalism was predominant in Englands large Renaissance gardens, where designers such as London and Henry Wise drew inspiration from the formal French gardens of Andr Le Ntre, who designed the landscape for Versailles.

    These gardens required colossal quantities of labour and this, no doubt, had a big influence on their removal.

    Brown, having risen meteorically from being an apprentice/under-gardener at a modest estate, was renowned for his nature as God intended it style, which involved removing unsightly buildings (often including houses), formal gardens and arable fields to create his minimalist natural landscapes. His designs allowed for sporting pursuits and were easier to maintain.

    At Burghley, Brown proved he was more than just a designer, solving the serious drainage issues in and around the house by creating the large serpentine lake, The New River, which now divides the Middle Park from the Lower Park adjacent to the house. These damp problems were due to a fault line that naturally occurs there where the blue clay and limestone meet. Browns proposals were typically radical.

    All of the avenues except two (North Avenue and Queen Annes Avenue) were either clear-felled or had large chunks of them removed. The formal gardens around the house were swept away. Brown was also responsible for alterations to the house and other architectural elements.

    Chatsworth: another of Brown's great gardens (ALAMY)

    Looking at what he created today illustrates his genius and strengths in many fields aside from aesthetics. Browns knowledge of drainage and soil types was one of his outstanding attributes.

    Peter Glassey, the current head of forestry, park and gardens at Burghley, says that several different tree species were used according to the local soil type, indicating an intimate knowledge of soils and what suits them. For instance, Brown planted oaks near the natural spring line (where the clay and limestone meet) where the soil is heavier; elsewhere sweet chestnut is used on the lighter, freer-draining soils with body.

    Presumably Brown gleaned much of this knowledge from locals who worked with the land, knew areas intimately and had picked up information from their forebears. Brown also supervised the work. His success was due to his ability as a contractor in seeing the work through to its conclusion. Not only did he have shrewd observational powers and artistic skills but he was a great businessman and worked tremendously hard. He was skilled in planting, building dams and, of course, earth moving. Teams of his men would work to his designs.

    Inevitably, sometimes things on site went wrong, with several commissions taking place at once in different parts of the country. But Browns repeated visits ensured that they were usually sorted out.

    Original post:
    Burghley House: restoring the vision of Capability Brown

    Landscape Architects : Occupational Outlook Handbook : U.S … - March 30, 2014 by Mr HomeBuilder

    Landscape architects create graphic representations of plans.

    Landscape architects plan and design land areas for parks, recreational facilities, private homes, campuses, and other open spaces.

    Landscape architects typically do the following:

    People enjoy attractively designed gardens, public parks, playgrounds, residential areas, college campuses, and public spaces. Landscape architects design these areas so that they are not only functional but also beautiful and harmonious with the natural environment. Landscape architects also plan the locations of buildings, roads, walkways, flowers, shrubs, and trees within these environments.

    Landscape architects use several different technologies in their work. For example, through the use of computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) software, landscape architects prepare models of their proposed work. They then present these models to clients for feedback to demonstrate the final look of the project. Many landscape architects also use geographic information systems (GIS), which allow them to present data visually as maps, reports, and charts.

    Landscape architects undertake projects that seek to enhance the natural beauty of a space and provide environmental benefits. They may plan the restoration of natural places disturbed by humans, such as wetlands, streams, and mined areas. They may also design green roofs or rooftop gardens that can retain storm water, absorb air pollution, and cool buildings while also providing pleasant scenery. Managing storm water runoff is another important part of many landscape architectural plans because it protects clean water sources and natural ecosystems from pollutants. Landscape architects also play a role in preserving and restoring historic landscapes.

    Landscape architects who work for government agencies design sites and landscapes for government buildings, parks, and other public lands, as well as plan for landscapes and recreation areas in national parks and forests. In addition, they prepare environmental impact assessments based on proposed construction.

    Interns are often supervised by more experienced landscape architects.

    All states require landscape architects to be licensed, except for Illinois, Massachusetts, Maine, and the District of Columbia. In addition, all 50 states (but not the District of Columbia) require applicants to be licensed before they can use the title landscape architect and start soliciting business. Licensing requirements vary among states, but usually include a degree in landscape architecture from an accredited school, internship experience, and a passing score on the Landscape Architect Registration Exam.

    A bachelor's or master's degree in landscape architecture usually is necessary for entry into the profession. There are two undergraduate landscape architect professional degrees: a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (BLA) and a Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture (BSLA). These programs usually require 4 years of study.

    Go here to read the rest:
    Landscape Architects : Occupational Outlook Handbook : U.S ...

    The Tudors – Video - March 28, 2014 by Mr HomeBuilder


    The Tudors
    Renowned designer Nate Berkus hosts NBC #39;s bold new one-hour reality-competition series "American Dream Builders." Showcasing the talents of the most accompli...

    By: NBCNetworkShows

    Go here to read the rest:
    The Tudors - Video

    Landscape Samples by George McNair Landscape Architect – Video - March 28, 2014 by Mr HomeBuilder


    Landscape Samples by George McNair Landscape Architect
    George McNair - Oregon Landscape Architect shares a sample of some finished landscapes. call 541-267-7400.

    By: george mcnair

    More:
    Landscape Samples by George McNair Landscape Architect - Video

    Career Girls: Difference Between Architect and Landscape Architect- Architect June Grant – Video - March 28, 2014 by Mr HomeBuilder


    Career Girls: Difference Between Architect and Landscape Architect- Architect June Grant
    Architect June Grant offers career guidance and advice to girls. Visit CareerGirls.org: http://www.careergirls.org Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook....

    By: careergirls

    Read more from the original source:
    Career Girls: Difference Between Architect and Landscape Architect- Architect June Grant - Video

    Norma Williams, 69, landscape architect - March 28, 2014 by Mr HomeBuilder

    Norma Eleanor Williams died at her home in Ridgefield on March 19th after a brief illness. She was 69 years old.

    She was born in Manchester, Connecticut on December 13, 1944 to Steven D. Williams and Martha Stoughton Williams. She grew up in South Windsor where members of her family had settled in the seventeenth century. She graduated from the MacDuffie School in Springfield, Massachusetts and received a Bachelor of Arts degree from St. Johns College in Annapolis, Maryland in 1967. She worked for IBM in New York until 1983 and held technical and management positions in information systems and internal audit.

    She left IBM and enrolled in the School of Architecture at the University of Virginia in 1983. She received a Masters degree in Landscape Architecture in 1986. She moved back to Connecticut that same year. She held professional licenses in Connecticut and New York and worked for several firms before she established her own practice and specialized in historic preservation. She worked on large-scale restoration and preservation projects at the Weir Farm Historic Site in Wilton, Connecticut, at Greenwood Gardens in Short Hills, New Jersey, and at Henry Wadsworth Longfellows house in Cambridge, Massachusetts. She was a member of the American Society of Landscape Architects and served as president of the societys Connecticut chapter for two terms. She was a founding member of the Connecticut Olmsted Heritage Alliance and served as its first president. She served as the First District Officer for Connecticut in the Historic American Landscape Survey. She was named to the Governors Council on Historic Preservation in 2011.

    She is survived by her husband, Tom Madden, by his daughter, Margaret McClennan of Framingham, Massachusetts, and by his two grandsons. She is also survived by two brothers, Steven Williams of Carmel, New York and Christopher Williams of Middletown, Connecticut and by a sister, Nancy Brown of Guilford, Connecticut.

    In keeping with her wishes there will be no memorial service. Contributions can be made in her memory to a food bank or to any organization that helps people who are hungry.

    Link:
    Norma Williams, 69, landscape architect

    Landscape Architect Licensure examination results - March 24, 2014 by Mr HomeBuilder

    Republic of the Philippines PROFESSIONAL REGULATION COMMISSIONManila

    LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT LICENSURE EXAMINATION RESULTS RELEASED IN TWO (2) WORKING DAYS

    The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announces that 24 out of 44 passed the Landscape Architect Licensure Examination given by the Board of Landscape Architecture in Manila this March 2014.

    The members of the Board of Landscape Architecture who gave the licensure examination are Carlito B. Pesons, Chairman and Cecilia H. Tence, Member.

    Registration for the issuance of Professional Identification Card (ID) and Certificate of Registration will be on April 2, 2014. Those who will register are required to bring the following: duly accomplished Oath Form or Panunumpa ng Propesyonal, current Community Tax Certificate (cedula), 1 piece passport size picture (colored with white background and complete name tag), 2 sets of metered documentary stamps and 1 short brown envelope with name and profession and to pay the Initial Registration Fee of P600 and Annual Registration Fee of P450 for 2014-2017. Successful examinees should personally register and sign in the Roster of Registered Professionals.

    The date and venue for the oathtaking ceremony of the new successful examinees in the said examination WILL BE ANNOUNCED LATER.

    The performance of schools in the March 2014 Landscape Architect Licensure Examination in alphabetical order as per R.A. 8981 otherwise known as PRC Modernization Act of 2000 Section 7(m) To monitor the performance of schools in licensure examinations and publish the results thereof in a newspaper of national circulation is as follows: (Any discrepancy in the report is not intentional on the part of the Commission, but rather due to miscoding of school codes by the examinees themselves. Concerned schools may write the Commission for correction.)

    PERFORMANCE OF SCHOOLS IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER

    Any discrepancy in the performance of schools listed above is entirely unintentional on the part of the Professional Regulation Commission but rather due to miscoding of school codes by the examinees themselves in the application forms. Concerned schools may write the Commission for correction.

    View original post here:
    Landscape Architect Licensure examination results

    PRC: 24 Passed Landscape Architect Licensure Exam - March 24, 2014 by Mr HomeBuilder

    The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announced Monday that 24 out of 44 passed the Landscape Architect Licensure Examination given by the Board of Landscape Architecture in Manila this March 2014. The members of the Board of Landscape Architecture who gave the licensure examination are Carlito B. Pesons, Chairman and Cecilia H. Tence, Member.

    Roll of Successful Examinees in the LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT LICENSURE EXAMINATION Held on MARCH 18, 2014 & FF. DAYS Released on MARCH 24, 2014

    Seq. No. N a m e 1 ABICHUELA, JOSEPH GUERRERO 2 AGLIPAY, RACHEL ANNE INFANTE 3 AMBROSIO, MARIA NELIA CASTILLO 4 AREGLO, PETER JOHN MATEO 5 BIMBAO, JOSE ANTONIO PAGUIO 6 BUYCO, GAEA MARIE ACUESTA 7 CLAVERIA, MARC DAVIS MUGAS 8 CUSTODIO, MARIA LISELLE MAYOR 9 DE VERA, KENNETH ALDWIN DE JESUS 10 DIMACULANGAN, JUSTIN KAYCEE ZUIGA 11 ESTRERA, MARIA CZARINA ABELLO 12 FERNANDEZ, MARIA VIO BIANCA CORONEL 13 FRANCISCO, MONICA COLACION 14 GABIONZA, JAMILLE ARCILLA 15 GO, MAUREEN ALFRED CHUA 16 GONZALES, MONICA ANTONETTE GARCIA 17 ILOG, ADRIAN DELA LUNA 18 JOSE, KLARIZZA FLORI-ANNELIA BIANCA MIA GRACE JIMENEZ 19 LEE, JUSTINE TRINIDAD 20 LINTAG, CAMILLE JOY VALEROS 21 ORTIZ, MARCO ANGELO EUGENIO 22 PATALINGHUG, LORENZ JOSE CARAMOAN 23 SAPLAGIO, JAMILLE VANESSA ERESE 24 SORIANO, JUAN PAOLO FAMA NOTHING FOLLOWS-----------

    The Commission said registration for the issuance of Professional Identification Card (ID) and Certificate of Registration will be on April 2, 2014. Those who will register are required to bring the following: duly accomplished Oath Form or Panunumpa ng Propesyonal, current Community Tax Certificate (cedula), 1 piece passport size picture (colored with white background and complete name tag), 2 sets of metered documentary stamps and 1 short brown envelope with name and profession and to pay the Initial Registration Fee of P600 and Annual Registration Fee of P450 for 2014-2017. Successful examinees should personally register and sign in the Roster of Registered Professionals.

    The date and venue for the oathtaking ceremony of the new successful examinees in the said examination will be announced later, the PRC added.

    Image courtesy of ddpavumba / FreeDigitalPhotos.net

    Share this post to your friends and add a comment below.

    Loading...

    Read the original post:
    PRC: 24 Passed Landscape Architect Licensure Exam

    Iconic Byron Bay Norfolk pine trees at risk of disease - March 24, 2014 by Mr HomeBuilder

    Topics: byron bay

    A BRISBANE landscape architect has warned Byron Bay is at risk of losing the iconic Norfolk pine trees lining Shirley Street if they are not treated for disease.

    The trees form a recognised gateway to the town, but have become increasingly brown and defoliated as drought conditions worsen and may be dying, warns landscape architect Daniel Wright.

    "We are usually welcomed to town by a lush gateway of pines, but I've noticed their decline over the past 12 months; they look like they have browned and defoliated," he said.

    "An experienced arborist would need to be engaged to find out the underlying cause and work out what remediation could be undertaken.

    "These trees are very old and have seen a lot of different environmental conditions, so I would be surprised if it was a climatic cause.

    "However, drought tends to put trees under stress and underlying diseases such as fungal rot or soil-borne diseases may be highlighted."

    Losing even one of the trees would break up the continuity of the impressive gateway effect the 40 or so trees have, Mr Wright said.

    "These trees are an iconic landmark. Every effort should be made to save them."

    Byron Shire Council's parks superintendent, Andy Erskine, said the hail storm last November had taken its toll on Byron Bay's Norfolk Island Pines in Apex Park and on Shirley Street.

    Read the original:
    Iconic Byron Bay Norfolk pine trees at risk of disease

    « old entrysnew entrys »



    Page 69«..1020..68697071..8090..»


    Recent Posts