about
landscape architecture
Landscape
Architecture is the design, planning and management of built and
natural environments.
Landscape
Architecture enhances the quality of living in our urban and rural
areas. On most construction and building projects today, whether
large or small, a landscape architect is an essential member of the
development team.
In
Towns and
Cities
Landscape Architects
create enjoyable outdoor spaces in neighborhoods, towns and cities
through their involvement in large scale urban developments such
as public parks, shopping centres and industrial sites, or in smaller
projects like private gardens. In urban areas landscape architects
design and plan:
-
new residential
areas
-
shopping centres
and pedestrian areas
-
commercial centres
-
corporate institutional
centres
-
educational
institutions
-
industrial areas
-
streetscapes
and highways
-
heritage landscapes
In
The Country
In rural areas, landscape architects
work to protect and set up sustainable management of natural environments
like forests, scenic areas and coastlines. Typical areas of work
include
- forest and wilderness areas conservation
- national, state and regional park
planning
- resort and coastal planning
- restoration of disturbed sites
such as mines
- farmland planning
Adding
Value
A landscape architect adds value to
your project in three ways:
- aesthetically - the site
looks good, elements such as foot paths, car parks. seating and
plants are placed harmoniously and are visually pleasing
- functionally -
the site works well; traffic flow, bike paths, water features.
drainage and paving, for example, are integrated to meet all users'
needs
- financially -
in dollar terms, the value of the site is increased.
Landscape
Architects provide creative designs and land management
solutions that are specific and sensitive to each site.
A landscape architect can work with
you or your project team as a consultant, manager or adviser. In
the role of principal consultant, a landscape architect helps you
put together the best team of professionals for your project.
for more information on choosing a
landscape architect
visit the practice
directory
and
also the information
pages on the national web-site
