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.
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Theoretical Knowledge
landscape designecologylandscape architecturegreen space strategiesurban planningarchitecture regulationsaestheticszoning codeslandscape analysishorticulture principlesplant speciesforest conservationcivil engineeringsoil structureflower and plant productsenergy efficiencyenergy performance of buildingscharacteristics of plantsgreen building practiceslandscaping materialshistoric architecturezero-energy building design
Practical Skills
advise on landscapesdevelop architectural plansidentify customer's needsmanage landscape design projectsprovide cost benefit analysis reportsdesign spatial layout of outdoor areasdesign landscape schemesspecify landscape design componentsintegrate measures in architectural designsoperate landscaping equipmentuse technical drawing softwarecreate thematic mapsbuild a product's physical modelcommunicate with local residentsliaise with local authoritiespromote sustainabilityuse CAD softwarefinish project within budgetcreate landscape designsconduct land surveysassess environmental impactcreate GIS reportsfollow work schedulecarry out tenderinglead hard landscape projectsadvise on soil and water protectionprovide technical expertisecoordinate construction activitiesuse geographic information systemsuse manual draughting techniques