Landscape Architects

Landscape Architects typically perform the following tasks: • Confer with clients, engineering personnel, or architects on landscape projects. • Analyze data on conditions such as site location, drainage, or structure location for environmental reports or landscaping plans. • Inspect landscape work to ensure compliance with specifications, evaluate quality of materials or work, or advise clients or construction personnel. • Prepare site plans, specifications, or cost estimates for land development. • Integrate existing land features or landscaping into designs. • Collaborate with architects or related professionals on whole building design to maximize the aesthetic features of structures or surrounding land and to improve energy efficiency. • Prepare graphic representations or drawings of proposed plans or designs. • Inspect proposed sites to identify structural elements of land areas or other important site information, such as soil condition, existing landscaping, or the proximity of water management facilities. • Collaborate with estimators to cost projects, create project plans, or coordinate bids from landscaping contractors. • Create landscapes that minimize water consumption such as by incorporating drought-resistant grasses or indigenous plants. • Develop planting plans to help clients garden productively or to achieve particular aesthetic effects. • Manage the work of subcontractors to ensure quality control. • Present project plans or designs to public stakeholders, such as government agencies or community groups. • Develop marketing materials, proposals, or presentations to generate new work opportunities. • Prepare conceptual drawings, graphics, or other visual representations of land areas to show predicted growth or development of land areas over time. • Identify and select appropriate sustainable materials for use in landscape designs, such as recycled wood or recycled concrete boards for structural elements or recycled tires for playground bedding. • Research latest products, technology, or design trends to stay current in the field. • Design and integrate rainwater harvesting or gray and reclaimed water systems to conserve water into building or land designs. • Provide follow-up consultations for clients to ensure landscape designs are maturing or developing as planned. • Develop and facilitate community engagement campaigns and workshops to better understand the community's needs.