Laptop Requirement

All students entering Landscape Architecture are required to participate in the department’s laptop program, which includes the purchase of the hardware, software package, insurance and upgrades (as specified in the department’s “laptop program requirements and policy guidelines.“ Students coming in with current hardware may participate in the RISD software program upon approval of the Laptop Program.

For more information about specifics, e-mail Erik Quimby, Laptop Program Manager.

Hardware
· Dell Optiplex GX270 workstations, Windows XP Pro
· HP DesignJet 430 plotter
· Xerox Phaser 6200N color printer
· HP 5Si Mopier printer
· Microtek 8700 ScanMaker flatbed scanner

Software
· AutoCAD 2005
· Rhinoceros 3/Flamingo 1·1
· Autodesk Viz 2005
· ArcView GIS 3·2
· Adobe Creative Suite

For Departmental Use
· Xerox 7300N color laser printer
· HP DesignJet 500 plotter
· Microtek ScanMaker 8700 flatbed scanner
· Microtek i900 scanner
· laptop support area

Additional Facilities
· model shop with hand and power tools for woodworking
gallery space