Landscape Architects

Plan and design land areas for projects such as parks and other recreational facilities, airports, highways, hospitals, schools, land subdivisions, and commercial, industrial, and residential sites.

• 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.