What is Landscape Architecture ?

The landscape is the basic resource: it is where we live and work and play and interact.

Landscape Architects are trained to look at the landscape as a whole to create attractive, sustainable and funtional places for people.

What it is for you? Here are some more people's views:

"Depending on the scope of the project for clients, ranging from a local developer to the federal government, landscape architects may plan the entire arrangement of a site, including the location of buildings, grading, stormwater management, construction and planting." ASLA.

"Landscape architecture is the design of outdoor and public spaces to achieve environmental, socio-behavioral, or aesthetic outcomes." Wikipedia.

"Landscape architecture is one of the most diversified of the design professions. Landscape architects design the built environment of neighborhoods, towns and cities while also protecting and managing the natural environment, from its forests and fields to rivers and coasts. Members of the profession have a special commitment to improving the quality of life through the best design of places for people and other living things." ASLA.

"If you can see the sky, it's mine". Kathryn Gustafson, Landscape Architect.