Landscape architects work in teams of town planners, architects, engineers and surveyors to plan, design and manage the landscape around us.
The work of a landscape architect tends to cover both urban and rural areas, creating environments for people to enjoy, while ensuring that the projects are appropriate and sustainable. Landscape architects shape the world we live in, with responsibility for parks, nature reserves and industrial landscapes.
Typical work activities:
- Overseeing the design of projects in urban regeneration, road, retail or natural
- Creating plans, designs and drawings
- Conducting site studies and monitoring progress
- Presenting proposals and dealing with enquiries
- Preparing detailed plans and working drawings using computer aided design (CAD) and similar software.
- Ensuring the ecological health of landscapes
- Supporting biodiversity
- Researching climate change, food shortages and increased energy demands alongside relevant policy, and adapt to respond
- Generating new business
- Discussing requirements with clients
- Producing contracts and cost estimates
Travel can be a major part of the job, as many landscape architects live and work abroad, or have overseas clients.
Landscape architecture addresses concerns such as climate change, sustainability, water and housing. The role involves a lot of collaborating with landscape contractors, environmentalists, surveyors and engineers.
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