landscape architect

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.

Alternative Labels

landscape architect

landscape artist

landscape design expert

landscape design specialist

landscape engineer

landscape expert

landscapes architect

landscape specialist

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Narrower occupations

- landscape designer

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

advise on landscapes design landscape schemes design spatial layout of outdoor areas develop architectural plans identify customer's needs integrate measures in architectural designs manage landscape design projects provide cost benefit analysis reports specify landscape design components

Essential Knowledge

aesthetics architecture regulations ecology green space strategies landscape analysis landscape architecture landscape design urban planning zoning codes

Optional Skills and Competences

advise on soil and water protection assess environmental impact build a product's physical model carry out tendering communicate with local residents conduct land surveys coordinate construction activities create GIS reports create landscape designs create thematic maps finish project within budget follow work schedule lead hard landscape projects liaise with local authorities operate landscaping equipment promote sustainability provide technical expertise use CAD software use geographic information systems use manual draughting techniques use technical drawing software

Optional Knowledge

characteristics of plants civil engineering energy efficiency energy performance of buildings flower and plant products forest conservation green building practices historic architecture horticulture principles landscaping materials plant species soil structure zero-energy building design

Skills & Competences

Concept status

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/52207284-2681-40d3-a317-ec81ca1b3e41

Status

released

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