Choosing
a Landscape Architect ?
What is a Registered Landscape Architect?
This
information is to assist your employment of a recognised professional
Landscape Architect.
In
particular circumstances, eg for major competitions and construct
projects, the AILA recommends the employment of a Registered
Landscape Architect:
A
Guide to Employing Consultants
Introduction
The Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA) was established
in 1966 and continues to be the peak professional institute for Australia's
landscape architects.
The
AILA is committed to maintaining the highest possible standards
of professional practice in landscape architecture throughout
Australia.
Professional
recognition: The Registered Landscape Architect(AILA) and The Fellow (FAILA)
Professional entry to the Institute as an Registered Member (AILA)
requires applicants to have completed one of the seven Landscape Architectural
courses at Australian universities that are accredited by the Institute.
Applicants are also required to have undertaken a minimum period of
practical experience after graduating.
There
are other categories of membership outside the professional
membership which allow for students, graduates and others to
join the Institute.
Members within these categories are not
permitted to claim registered
membership nor use the acronyms 'AILA or FAILA' after their
name.
Registered
Members are required to abide by a code of professional
conduct and AILA provides members with a range of opportunities
for continuing professional development. Registered members are required to report on 30 points of CPD annually.
A Fellow (FAILA)
of the Institute is a Registered Member who has been
granted this status for a distinguished career and contribution
to the profession.
By
engaging a professionally recognised Landscape Architect, that
is an Registered Member of Australian Institute of Landscape
Architects, clients are assured that they will receive a high
standard of professional service.
Click
here to view the details of the scope of services provided
by professionally recognised landscape Architects.
The
web site also carries sets of 'Directories'
for accessing information about Registered Members in
each state.
Advice
to agencies on employing Registered Landscape Architects
The
AILA advises agencies conducting competitions and/or offering
tenders for significant projects that are to be constructed,
that one of the main conditions should be that the applicant
should be a Registered Landscape Architect, or that the firm
involved has a Registered Landscape Architect in a senior position
to oversee the project.