With large populations and
heavy commuter traffic
in American cities,
it's more important than ever
to keep our metropolises from
turning into concrete jungles.
Landscape architects create the parks
and open spaces that keep our
built environment vibrant and green.
Whether designing a corporate campus,
a small-town playground,
a national monument, or college campus,
landscape architects design outdoor spaces
so that they are not only easy to use
but also harmonize with
the natural environment.
Keeping their clients' priorities first,
landscape architects also need to consider
the community and the climate.
Landscape architects are the center of a team,
turning clients' requests into design proposals
and leading workers who
put the design on the ground.
While most work full time,
they split their days between the office,
meetings with clients,
and trips to suppliers and jobsites.
Landscape architects need problem solving
and analytical skills to lead
sometimes complex projects.
Extensive knowledge of materials
and how they behave in
different circumstances is essential,
along with drafting and design skills,
including design software.
A bachelor's degree in landscape architecture
is needed to enter the field,
and almost all states require licensure.
Landscape architects play a big role in
keeping our environment attractive...
and livable.