Re: THE 13 DEADLY SYNDROMES OF GARDENING
- To: perennials@mallorn.com
- Subject: Re: THE 13 DEADLY SYNDROMES OF GARDENING
- From: C* P* L*
- Date: Wed, 15 Dec 1999 14:06:40 -0600 (CST)
> Thanks, Nan, for your recognition that not all landscape architects are hard
> liners.
I would say that this is probably the case with older, more experienced
landscape architects.
> As another landscape architect who functions like the one you have used it
> is refreshing to know there are others out there who do not think they need
> to create an award winning "statement" at every project in spite of the
> client's wishes. I have had to come in behind some of them and redesign so
> the client gets what they want.
When I was studying Landscape Architecture at the University of Illinois
(that's where I got my BLA) the emphasis was on design. We all wanted to
be the next Peter Walker or Hideo Sasaki, and those who where were
more grounded in reality had their beliefs reflected by lower grades.
Unfortunately, almost the entire curriculum was centered around projects
with no budget or other constraints. Drainage? What's that? :) Plant
materials knowledge wasn't even covered until our last year, either...
That's why I continued with a Master's in Horticulture.
But most of my classmates were in for rude awakenings when they went
out into the real world... :) I honestly can't say how many have
actually become accredited and can carry the title of Landscape Architect,
but I think the number is pretty low.
What's my point? I don't know; I just like to ramble... I suppose I'm
saying that in my experience landscape architects are trained to create
landscapes like that article mentioned. You need to make sure that
whoever you get has shaken off that mindset and can think outside of the
box. I'm not saying that all LAs are bad -- this is just from my
experiences in the program.
> Interviewing an architect or designer is always a great idea because
> communication is the most important part of the design process. Find out if
> they are willing to listen to your desires and ideas.
Definitely... The good ones always understand and respect compromise. :)
Chris
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