landscape architect

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Description

Landscape architects plan and design the construction of gardens and natural spaces. They determine the specifications and distribution of the space. Moreover, landscape architects research and analyse the potential of the landscape at all stages, scales and contexts of the development process, combining, an understanding of the natural space with a sense of aesthetics in order to create a harmonious space.

Hierarchy

2 · Professionals → 21 · Science and engineering professionals → 216 · Architects, planners, surveyors and designers → 2162 · Landscape architects

Related skills

advise on landscapes (essential · skill/competence)
aesthetics (essential · knowledge)
architecture regulations (essential · knowledge)
design landscape schemes (essential · skill/competence)
design spatial layout of outdoor areas (essential · skill/competence)
develop architectural plans (essential · skill/competence)
ecology (essential · knowledge)
green space strategies (essential · knowledge)
identify customer's needs (essential · skill/competence)
integrate measures in architectural designs (essential · skill/competence)
landscape analysis (essential · knowledge)
landscape architecture (essential · knowledge)
landscape design (essential · knowledge)
manage landscape design projects (essential · skill/competence)
provide cost benefit analysis reports (essential · skill/competence)
specify landscape design components (essential · skill/competence)
urban planning (essential · knowledge)
zoning codes (essential · knowledge)
advise on soil and water protection (optional · skill/competence)
assess environmental impact (optional · skill/competence)
build a product's physical model (optional · skill/competence)
carry out tendering (optional · skill/competence)
characteristics of plants (optional · knowledge)
civil engineering (optional · knowledge)
communicate with local residents (optional · skill/competence)
conduct land surveys (optional · skill/competence)
coordinate construction activities (optional · skill/competence)
create GIS reports (optional · skill/competence)
create landscape designs (optional · skill/competence)
create thematic maps (optional · skill/competence)
energy efficiency (optional · knowledge)
energy performance of buildings (optional · knowledge)
finish project within budget (optional · skill/competence)
flower and plant products (optional · knowledge)
follow work schedule (optional · skill/competence)
forest conservation (optional · knowledge)
green building practices (optional · knowledge)
historic architecture (optional · knowledge)
horticulture principles (optional · knowledge)
landscaping materials (optional · knowledge)
lead hard landscape projects (optional · skill/competence)
liaise with local authorities (optional · skill/competence)
operate landscaping equipment (optional · skill/competence)
plant species (optional · knowledge)
promote sustainability (optional · skill/competence)
provide technical expertise (optional · skill/competence)
soil structure (optional · knowledge)
use CAD software (optional · skill/competence)
use geographic information systems (optional · skill/competence)
use manual draughting techniques (optional · skill/competence)
use technical drawing software (optional · skill/competence)
zero-energy building design (optional · knowledge)

Details

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Translation · preferred_labellandscape architect

Translation · alt_labelslandscape design expert
landscape engineer
landscape artist
landscapes architect
landscape design specialist
landscape expert
landscape specialist

Translation · descriptionLandscape architects plan and design the construction of gardens and natural spaces. They determine the specifications and distribution of the space. Moreover, landscape architects research and analyse the potential of the landscape at all stages, scales and contexts of the development process, combining, an understanding of the natural space with a sense of aesthetics in order to create a harmonious space.