A landscape architect
is a person, generally speaking, with an
education, whether
academic or practical, in landscape architecture
and whose professional work conforms to the practice of the same name. The
term landscape architect is used differently because professional licenses
can be sought through registration examinations. This varies by country
and state, for example some US states offer "practice acts" and some offer
"title acts". Each refers to the limitations placed on persons who are and
are not licensed.
Landscape architecture
is the art, planning, design, management, preservation
and rehabilitation of the land and the design of human-made constructs.
The scope of the profession includes architectural design, site planning,
housing estate development, environmental restoration, town or urban
planning, urban design, parks and recreation planning, regional planning,
and historic preservation. A practitioner in the field of landscape
architecture is called a landscape architect.
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Landscape architects work for many types of organizations—from real estate
development firms starting new projects to municipalities constructing
airports or parks—and they often are involved with the development of a
site from its conception. Working with architects, surveyors, and
engineers, landscape architects help determine the best arrangement of
roads and buildings. They also collaborate with environmental scientists,
foresters, and other professionals to find the best way to conserve or
restore natural resources. Once these decisions are made, landscape
architects create detailed plans indicating new topography, vegetation,
walkways, and other landscaping details, such as fountains and decorative
features.
In planning a site, landscape architects first consider the nature and
purpose of the project and the funds available. They analyze the natural
elements of the site, such as the climate, soil, slope of the land,
drainage, and vegetation; observe where sunlight falls on the site at
different times of the day and examine the site from various angles; and
assess the effect of existing buildings, roads, walkways, and utilities on
the project.
After studying and analyzing the site, landscape architects prepare a
preliminary design. To account for the needs of the client as well as the
conditions at the site, they frequently make changes before a final design
is approved. They also take into account any local, State, or Federal
regulations, such as those protecting wetlands or historic resources. In
preparing designs, computer-aided design (CAD) has become an essential
tool for most landscape architects. Many landscape architects also use
video simulation to help clients envision the proposed ideas and plans.
For larger scale site planning, landscape architects also use geographic
information systems technology, a computer mapping system. |
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