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…
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How to Understand Flood Insurance Rate Zones
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…
Posted in ADA & Accessibility Tagged with: access aisle, Accessibility, Accessible Design, ADA, California, California Supplemental Exam, Landscape Architect, Parking, van parking
8 Ways To Lose Your Landscape Architect License
Getting a landscape architect license is a major achievement. This license entitles qualified people to practice landscape architecture and perform design tasks that unlicensed people cannot. It is an awesome responsibility. Once you get your license, you certainly want to…
Posted in Legal Issues, Licensure Tagged with: California, CSE, Landscape Architect, practice act, Regulations
Guide To Detectable Warning Surfaces and the ADA
Accessibility is one of the many topics featured on the California Supplemental Exam for landscape architects. California adopted the Americans with Disability Act 2010 standards in the 2013 edition of the California Building Code. This article shows you where detectable…
Posted in ADA & Accessibility Tagged with: ADA, California Supplemental Exam, Curb ramp, detectable warning surface, Landscape Architect
Documenting Work Experience for the California Supplemental Exam for Landscape Architects
Documenting Your Professional Work Experience In order to apply for the Landscape Architect Registration Exam (LARE), you need to prove to the Landscape Architect Technical Committee (LATC). When you apply to take the licensing exams, you will be asked to…
What’s a Zelkova? California Tree Series
What’s A Zelkova? Zelkova, Japanese zelkova—Zelkova serrata Japanese zelkova is a deciduous shade tree or street tree that grows well in many parts of California. After Dutch elm disease wiped out most of the majestic American elms, landscape architects began…
What’s The Best Native Pine Tree For California Coastal Areas?
What’s The Best Native Pine Tree For California Coastal Areas? California has many native pine trees, the best pine tree species is the Torrey pine. Native to only a small part of the coastal strand and Channel Islands in…
Posted in Plants Tagged with: California, California Supplemental Exam, CSE, Landscape Architect, native plant, pine, pine tree, tree
Top 10 Poisonous Plants for Horses and Livestock
Do You Know Which Plants Can Kill Horses? Horses, goats, sheep, and other animals eat plants for food. However, not every plant is safe for even the most robust herbivores. Lots of plants make animals (and people) sick. But some…
Posted in Plants Tagged with: California Supplemental Exam, horses, Landscape Architect, livestock, Planting Design, poisonous plants, safety, Study Guide, toxic plants
Six Things To Consider For A Landscape Lighting Plan
Understanding Landscape Lighting For The CSE: Part 2: Six Things To Consider For A Landscape Lighting Plan Landscape lighting is as much of an art as it is a science. Before designing a landscape lighting plan, there are six things a…
Coming Soon: New Practice Quiz Guide
Practice Exams for the California Supplemental Exam Study for the California Supplemental Exam a new way! Use “Practice problems for the California Supplemental Exam for Landscape Architects” to help you pass the CSE the first time. Test your knowledge with…