What Is Landscape Architecture

Many times I have been asked what is the difference between a landscape architect and a landscape designer. Hopefully the following will answer this question.
The American Society of Landscape Architects, ASLA, provides the following:
"Landscape architecture encompasses the analysis, planning, design, management, and stewardship of the natural and built environments. Landscape architectural projects include design of public parks, site planning for commercial and residential properties, land reclamation, urban and community design, and historic preservation. Examples of landscape architecture include Central Park in New York City, TRW’s headquarters outside Cleveland, the “Emerald Necklace” of green spaces and parks in Boston, Sursum Cordan Affordable Housing in Washington, D.C., preservation of Yosemite Park and Niagara Falls, and the landfill reclamation of Fresh Kills in New York. Landscape architects have advanced education, professional training, specialized skills, and are licensed in 47 states."
What is the difference between a Landscape Designer and a Landscape Architect?
The national professional association is the American Society of Landscape Architects, based in Washington. ASLA full members have graduated from an accredited landscape architecture program, have 7 years of education and/or professional experience and are state licensed. In Michigan, as well as all other States, a three (3) day LARE examination administered by the Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards is required to be passed for state licensure.
Landscape designers do not have these professional credentials. Many state and local governments require designs to be stamped with a state registered Landscape Architects seal.
What can I expect the landscape architectural design process to be?
Various architects may have different approaches, yet all are aimed at the same result. Make sure youre comfortable with the steps that the Landscape Architect defines. A typical process includes:
· Pre-planning - As the client, you discuss your desires with the architect and provide background, priorities, and any basic design guidelines. Youll work together and define the overall scope and timeline. The result will be a proposed budget and statement of work. The landscape architect will then prepare a contract for you to sign.
· Project Planning - Further preliminary details are developed with you about the site and its function and usage. The site is analyzed and the Landscape Architect creates a list of development priorities, which youll approve.
· Preliminary Design - A review of the site, usage requirements, and environmental conditions are undertaken to create preliminary drawings. The Landscape Architect will show you design and presentation drawings showing the overall site concept. Initial construction cost estimates are provided, which you review and approve.
· Final design - Further detail is added to the concept. Material is selected and initial construction documentation is created. Where necessary, cost estimates are revised.
· Documentation - Additional detailed specifications and drawings are developed and provided to you for approval. The Landscape Architect may give you construction documents to assist you in soliciting bids from contractors and may help you review bids.
· Installation - Depending on your contract, the Landscape Architect may play an active role in representing you in your interaction with the contractor and provide on-site supervision. At the close of the project, the Landscape Architect will make a final inspection.
How do I find a good landscape contractor?
If youre going to need referrals to contractors and other service providers as part of your project, ask the Landscape Architect about these people. They will typically have an array of competent people in the industry for you to contact.
Whats included in the landscape architecture contract?
Any reputable Landscape Architect will provide a written contract before beginning a project. This agreement will specify in detail the exact work to be done, the work schedule, the amount and payment terms of the landscape architects fees, and the responsibilities of each party to the contract.

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Building a Chicken Coop Review Is it Really That

I dont normally go around building chicken coops nor is it my common interest but my daughter has suddenly had this fantasy of her own chicken coop, and I went around to do some research and I came across this guide. Did it help me make my daughters dreams come true? Lets find out in this Building A Chicken Coop Review.
Lets get started. So this is what you will learn in this guide:Firstly let me say that this is an easy to read e-book and it covers the basics. Well mostly for me considering that i know nothing of whatsoever to build a chicken coop. In this guide you will learn:
* How to establish a small, portable chicken coop or the environment in the coop to match your needs
* How to design a coop, which makes cleaning easy and time-efficient or just use one of their pre-made designs
* How to build a coop out of the junk you normally throw away (this is a great money saver!)
* How to ensure you have provided the proper type of ventilation so that your chickens and eggs remain safe and optimal
* much more!
The best part about this book was the easy to follow directions. We watched a number of other books on the market and they were completely mumbo jumbo techniques to me as a beginner and it was almost impossible to grasp the concept unless you had been a chicken farmer. This book has made things clear and easy to follow and it is great for anyone who is a beginner or wants something that is quick to read and simple to use.
Other factors that were placed above this book were for economic ends. You can create a chicken coop for FREE with common materials if youre really on a limited budget, making it ideal for anyone on a tight budget.
Final review.
This informative guide called Building A Chicken Coop is certainly one of the best on the market. For the price, you really can not beat it if you are considering to build your own chicken coop and he will pay ten-fold the time and money you save in building supplies. So to answer my first question above, yes I had successfully built a chicken coop for my daughter and it made my day when I saw the look on her face when she saw it completed. Oh and I did take advantage of this situation by getting fresher eggs for my family and money saved in this bad economic times.

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Woodworking is a hobby Have fun!

In the beginning it may seem like you need to make a huge investment in tools.
This is a misunderstanding.
 Actually, most of the tools perform similar tasks so you can save money by just getting the basics.
He began working with wood, without a lot of money.
There are some simple woodworking tools you should have. Chisels are a must.  Search for ones that are sturdy enough to stand up to a good deal of work.
Rockler chisels are a great low-cost choice.
 Buy chisels that range in size from ½ to 2 inches.
Use chisels with mallets or hands.
Clamps can be found in a number of different sizes and are instrumental in a variety of gluing endeavors.
They are also pretty cheap so c is needed to trade in these ports Shop.
 When you see them you should get them.
Do not waste your time to visit the hardware store Hardware in search of discounts.
Measurements are key in woodworking and squares are the best tools to use.
Framing squares are wonderful to use in the construction of some pieces of furniture.
 It is best to have squares that have both meters and inches on them.
In this way, you do not have to translate the instructions.
 A combination square is a wonderful tool to have on hand.
E one of the best methods for the measurement of 45 to 90 degrees angle.
Drills with and without cords are available.
The wire number of exercises are useful and tend to be pretty cheap.
 When choosing drills, look for certain features.
Good for research to reverse the controls with variable speed and additional equipment to improve the bit.
 Cordless drills generally have higher voltage batteries and they can be charged easily.
Tips should be different with all holes you buy.

Steel or wood hand planes are valuable to have.
Roughing is performed usually by a plan that Jack is in twelve to fifteen inches.
 Block planes are good to have when a trim needs to be done.
While good deals on tools can be beautiful on the purse may come back to haunt you at first.
 If you buy the cheapest tools you may find yourself replacing them on a regular basis. 

Better to wait until you can dance to buy decent tools.
 This will save money in the long run.
Check out the Internet for the tools, the cheap but good quality.
 Rigid, Sears, Rockler and Hitachi tools are all great brands to buy from.
Buy high-quality tools and handle with care.
 Be careful to properly store them and repair them when they are in need.

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