"Licensed professionals have a responsibility to encourage and mentor unlicensed professionals." At the end of August, a variety of licensed landscape architects and emerging professionals gathered at Belt Collins Hawaii for a Lunch and Learn TalkStory about the licensure process. In a discussion led by Rachel Katzman, a recently licensed Landscape Architect, participants learned about the revamped licensure process. The presentation covered every aspect of seeking licensure

The LARE is a critical element in the registration process for Landscape Architects, but often a very daunting one. In talking about professionals who took the LARE 10+ years ago, I am thankful that the test is now digitized. I have heard many horror stories about the countless hours spent in a gymnasium with drafting supplies in hand trying to conquer the 5 part test. When the test was revamped in 2012, it was condensed into 4 sections and converted to a digital format -- ye

Following last week’s Landscape Architect Registration Examination (L.A.R.E.) Prep Focus Group kick-off Pau Hana, the second event, a webinar about the licensing process, took place on July 13th. We were very fortunate to have Missy Sutton, a Member Engagement Specialist from the Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Board (CLARB) as presenter and Joel Kurokawa, Principal of Ki Concepts Hawaii from the Hawaii Licensure Board to answer questions about Hawaii’s specif

My name is Julian Rosario and I'm the newest member in town. A little about myself- I graduated from the landscape architecture program at the University of California, Davis in 2014 and was working in the San Francisco Bay Area before coming to the 'aina in April. Early on this trip I met Joel Kurokawa and felt an instant connection to his practice. Along with the next two weeks of eating, surfing, stargazing, and eating, I was forced to make the move and happy to say, I sta

Calling all Emerging Professionals who are studying for the LARE We are forming a local focus group to regularly meet and discuss study tips, test topics, and clarify common areas of confusion. If you’re beginning the journey of studying for the LARE, join us! If you are a Registered Landscape Architect who recently passed any of the sections of the LARE and would like to provide guidance to our group, please contact Rachel Katzman. We are looking for facilitators to meet wit