November 29th, 2011  Posted at   Landscaping Outdoor Decorating
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With urban sprawl on the rise, Landscape Architects are in very high demand. The landscape architect designs and builds outside areas such as spaces around office buildings and historical properties, parks, playgrounds, and sometimes private homes. The demand for this profession is said to be high because of the fact that life gets busier and busier for urban dwellers who love the sophistication of well designed landscape.

So what does it take for one to earn a good high salary as a landscape designer?

1. Through excellent years of experiences in Landscape design assignments, combined with modern computer programs; the architect develops and implements beautiful , creative designs that fits the requirements of its clients, and suitable for the surrounding, at the same time friendly to the land and wildlife.

2. At least a College degree in landscape architecture or in related field is compulsory

3. Possess the License or registration (required in some states) of landscape designer certification

4. Someone who loves the outdoors and has the ability to think, design and plan creatively is a must have for one to be a successful landscape designer.

5. Good pay check comes with sound business sense and excellent marketing skills. Other than being good in designing landscape, he need to have strong communication skills to ease up the negotiations and discussions with his clients.

6. The most prestigious award a living architect can receive is the Pritzker Prize, often termed the “Nobel Prize for architecture” . Exceptional candidate who can won this new landscape designer award will surely get his name and expertise recognizes by many. His outstanding work will be admired and requested for, and shall be in very high demand in no time.

7. Any landscape designer with ‘arboriculture’ knowledge will surely be more valuable than his competitors whom don’t have this background. This course develops your skills and understanding in diagnosis and treatment of tree disorders, whether pests, diseases, nutritional or water problems, or something else.

A career in landscape architecture is growing in demand. An ever increasing global population with more disposable wealth and new homes in expanding urban regions means this job will grow at a faster rate. The salary range is between $50,000 and $150,000. Salary is largely set by the architect. The more you work, the more you earn. The better recognized your work is, the more you earn. Read more… »

November 7th, 2011  Posted at   Careers Employment
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Architects are responsible for creating the aesthetic design of buildings and other structures, making sure that a building is functional and safe for the individuals who will be using it. An architect will frequently be involved in every stage of the building project, from the blueprints to the implementation of the design.

When working for a client, an architect will first find out the needs of the future building owners, discussing such factors as the use of the building, in addition to the budget and the requirements that the owner has. After taking all this information in, the architect will then draw up blueprints and landscaping plans, which they will then present to their clients. It is common for architects to use computer aided design in order to help draw structures and landscapes.

Once a client approves a blueprint, an architect will then solicit construction bids and contractors in order to start the building process. Architects will usually follow up on every stage of the building plan, eventually signing off on the finished project once it meets the client specifications. They will usually specialize in a particular field of work whether it be designing hospitals or schools, or other facilities

Most of these professionals will work 40 hours a week, designing blueprints and consulting with their clients, and they are working environment is fairly comfortable. Architects may sometimes have to work overtime in order to complete projects in a timely fashion.

Becoming an architect will acquire obtaining a professional degree in addition to gaining work experience and eventually gaining licensing by taking the architect registration exam.

In 2006, there were 132,000 of these jobs in America, with 70% of these being in the architectural or engineering fields. About 20% of all these professionals are self-employed, and some work for government agencies such as the Department of Defense and the General Services Administration. Job prospects for architects are bright, and they should grow much faster than other professions, buoyed by population growth and increased construction activities. Read more… »

November 7th, 2011  Posted at   Architecture and Interior Design
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Every architectural design poses a challenge to its own architects. What is more challenging is looking for materials that can meet the architect’s requirements and needs for a perfect finish product. The materials should be top-of-the-line, without compromising the quality and efficiency of the product. By continuous development, finally, around six years ago, a renowned company has invented precast concrete made our of carbon fiber reinforcement.

Known for its magnificent strength, this material was used for reinforcement and has since been used in various fascinating constructions and structures, thereby being the new architect’s trusted companion. The reinforcing grid proved to be true to its promise – that it can display up to seven times more tensile strength than steel reinforcement. What is more outstanding is that the CF reinforcement weighs lesser than steel for about fifty percent.

Because of the huge success of the product, not only architectural industry benefited from it but a growing number of industrial and residential aggregations opt to use this product as well for their growing demands. This reinforcement is cost-effective in shipping due to its reduced weight. Thus, it helps saves a lot not only in shipping but in erection costs and sub structures. Its improved durability, corrosion resistance and insulation properties are never compromised. In fact, since it is non-corrosive, the carbon fiber reinforcement can be placed just below the concrete.

The carbon reinforcement is consists of carbon fiber and polymer or any epoxy-based reinforcement products. The fibers have an amazing strength since one strand alone is already consisted of around 90% carbon. These fibers are bonded together by crystal alignment parallel to the axis of the fibers. This alignment makes the material even stronger. This in turn is bonded with epoxy resin, after which the products are applied to various uses from counter tops to precast concretes. The thickness of the product depends largely on the required application. For instance, a typical concrete counter top needs only about one inch grid. For applications that require more strength, the thickness can range up to three inches. This is particularly seen in precast beams and other architectural panels. It is believed that the composite grid can reduce up to 66% of its weight when used for architectural panels. Read more… »

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