All new construction projects in the state of California must comply with CALGreen guidelines beginning on January 1, 2011. CALGreen is a mandatory statewide code that applies to all new residential and non-residential construction projects in the State of California.…
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How Many Questions Are On The California Supplemental Exam for Landscape Architects?
If you’re like most landscape architect candidates, you’re probably anxious to find out how many questions there are on the California Supplemental Exam (CSE) for landscape architects. The official answer is 100 questions. However, many landscape architect who recently taken…
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Questions about the CSE
Rapid-fire Questions and Answers Is it advisable/necessary to be able to describe and identify all the distinct flood insurance rate zones? No. Know what agency controls flood maps and flood insurance rates (FEMA) and know what kinds of development can…
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How to Determine Irrigation Efficiency (IE) for Landscape Water Use in California
“Irrigation efficiency” (IE) means the measurement of the amount of water beneficially used divided by the amount of water applied. Irrigation efficiency is derived from measurements and estimates of irrigation system characteristics and management practices. The minimum average irrigation efficiency…
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How to Understand Flood Insurance Rate Zones
Floods are hazards that occasionally affect California landscapes. In the California Supplemental Exam for landscape architects, there may be a question or two about floods and how to mitigate the affects of flooding on project sites. Floods are covered on…
Posted in Federal Agencies, Regulatory Agencies, Site Inventory Tagged with: 100 year flood, base elevation, California, California Supplemental Exam, CSE, FEMA, flood insurance rate maps, flooding, Landscape Architect
Can Accessible Van Parking Spaces Share An Access Isle?
Accessible parking is one of many topics on the California Supplemental Exam for landscape architects. Van parking spaces can be particularly challenging to design. Here are some tips to help you design accessible van parking spaces that comply with the…
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Ribes aureum—California Native Landscape Plants
Golden Currant (Ribes aureum)—California Native Landscape Plants Golden currant (Ribes aureum) is a 3 feet to 6 feet short deciduous flowering shrub native to California. The flowers range in color from soft to bright yellow and have a pleasing fragrance. Ribes…
Posted in Plants, Shrubs Tagged with: California Supplemental Exam for Landscape Architects, landscape plants, native plants, shrubs, Study Guide, Sunset Climate Zones, WUCOLS
Top 3 Services Landscape Architects Provide Clients In California
Landscape architects often serve as consultants for private-sector clients. In the state of California, a landscape architect license legally permits landscape architects to perform certain skilled tasks for their clients. While there is some professional overlap with related professions, landscape…
How to Get Licensed With A Foreign Landscape Architecture Degree in California
California is a wonderful state in which to practice landscape architecture and attracts talented professionals from all over the world. While getting a landscape architect license with a foreign landscape architect degree is possible, it does present a few challenges.…
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