Landscape architecture is a multi-disciplinary field which encompasses; geography, mathematics, science, engineering, art, horticulture, technology, social sciences, politics, history, and philosophy. The activities of a landscape architect can range from the creation of public parks and parkways to site planning for corporate office buildings, from the design of residential estates to the design of civil infrastructure and the management of large wilderness areas.
The most valuable contribution is often made at the earliest stage of a project in generating ideas and bringing flair and creativity to the use of space. The landscape architect can contribute to the overall concept and prepare an initial master plan, from which detailed designs can subsequently be prepared.
Landscape architects work on:
- The form, scale and siting of new developments
- Civil design and public infrastructure
- Site design for schools, universities, hospitals and hotels
- Public parks, greenways, golf courses, theme parks and sports facilities
- Housing areas, industrial parks and commercial developments
- Highways, transportation structures, and corridors
- Urban design, town and city squares, and pedestrian schemes
- Environmental assessment and landscape assessment, planning advice and land management proposals.
