Christopher Tuccio – DRAFTSCAPES

6 Key Factors To Consider When Reviewing Landscape Architecture or Design Degree Programs

Design, Professional / By Christopher Tuccio

It can be very difficult to evaluate a college degree program for any subject area and landscape architecture is no different. In this article, I will review 6 key factors that you should consider when looking for future schools in landscape architecture. At the bottom of the article, I also provide a grading rubric which helps streamline this process and formalize your assessment in a single, easy to utilize document.

How Much Do Landscape Designers and Landscape Architects Make? A Complete Salary Guide for the Design Profession

1 Comment / Professional / By Christopher Tuccio

In this article, I breakdown how much landscape designers and landscape architects within the profession, specifically looking at annual salary over the past few years. The data and information provided is specific to the United States.

4 Mistakes New Landscape Business Owners Make & How to Avoid Them

Professional / By Christopher Tuccio

In this article, I will review 4 common mistakes new landscape business owners make and how to avoid them. Over the past decade, through running my own design company (along with teaching, mentoring, and coordinating with other landscape professionals) I have seen what works and what doesn’t. Use these line-items to help calibrate your own business for the best possible future success.

Designer’s Block? Try These 4 Techniques To Get The Creativity Flowing

Uncategorized / By Christopher Tuccio

In this article, I will review 4 techniques which I have found helpful from personal, professional, and educational experiences.

Three Unique & Rewarding Areas For Landscape Architecture Graduates

Professional / By Christopher Tuccio

This article will review three unique and rewarding areas in Landscape architecture that are often overlooked. For students that are searching for their place within our industry, or simply find the standard public/private design work a bit dull, these options may be suitable for further exploration.

Which Degree Should I Get? A Guide to Navigating Landscape Programs

Design, Professional / By Christopher Tuccio

In this article, I will detail the various degree options available to students, along with an overview of their career and licensing prospects. Hopefully this information can help you focus your overall career or academic goals.

How To Draw Specimen Trees In Plan

Design / By Christopher Tuccio

In this article, I will run through the descriptions on how to draw five different types of specimen trees along with descriptions on where they can be utilized in your plans.

3 Ways To Prepare For A Desk Critique & Get The Most Out Of It

Design / By Christopher Tuccio

In this article, I am going to shares some ways that students should prepare their work in order to get the most out of their desk critiques. Having a long, informative dialogue with your professor during a desk critique can really strengthen your landscape design and raise your project to new heights.

5 Quick Tips For Better Design Studio Presentations

Design / By Christopher Tuccio

In this article, I will peak behind the curtain and provide 5 quick tips that professors and design critics look for to best help in your next studio presentation.

How To Set Up A Drafting Board & Titleblock

Design / By Christopher Tuccio

In this article, I’m going to review how to properly setup your drafting board, layout your paper, and create a professional border with titleblock for your illustrative plan.