Edna is designing a corporate building for a computer company. The company is based in Hawaii and they design and build technology targeted at elementary age students. What design idea might Edna propose to the company for their corporate building?
Gina has been working as an interior designer for five years. She recently realized that her favorite part of her job is lighting, so she wants to move into the field of lighting design. What could she do to begin focusing on and learning more about lighting design?
Bruce wants to add a new road to his property. To build this road, a few trees will need to be cut down and a hill will need to be flattened. Bruce also wants to add some decorative plantings along the side of the road and an outdoor seating area where the road leads up to his house. Who should Bruce hire to complete this project for him?
While in university, Tyler takes classes on ecology, landscape design, and plant science. Which career is he MOST LIKELY preparing for?
Wendell is the landscape architect working on a residential project. He is creating outdoor common spaces for a new apartment complex. He has selected the location for a pool area, a barbeque pit, and two children’s play structures. To install the play structures, Wendell will need to change the natural elevation of the land and create a depression, or dip. What does Wendell need to consider when changing the elevation of a section of land?
Esma has just finished designing a large garden for an outdoor mall. She included lots of flowering plants and plenty of benches for shoppers to sit on. However, there is some type of insect that is eating all of the leaves off of her plants. She can’t have ugly plants without leaves in her garden! What skill does Esma need to use to solve this problem?
Sydney has just graduated with a bachelor’s degree in landscape architecture. She is excited to begin designing comfortable and functional outdoor spaces for her clients! But before she can work independently, she needs to complete an apprenticeship by working under an experienced landscape architect. Why is it important for Sydney to spend some time working as an apprentice?
Hospitality designers have some specific considerations that residential designers don’t have to worry about. What is an example of a concern that hospitality designers need to consider that residential designers do not?
Ngie is an architect that specializes in commercial buildings. He is putting together a portfolio to show to prospective clients. Which piece should he include?
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