developing new or improved theories and methods and providing advice on policy related to landscape architecture
// Unit group · 2162
Landscape Architects
Landscape architects plan and design landscapes and open spaces for projects such as, parks, schools, institutions, roads, external areas for commercial, industrial and residential sites, and plan and monitor their construction, maintenance and rehabilitation.
2 Professionals / 21 Science and Engineering Professionals / 216 Architects, Planners, Surveyors and Designers / All level 4
// Working conditions
// Hand tools
No hand tools in this set.
inspecting sites and consulting clients, management and other stakeholders to determine type, style and size of proposed buildings, parks, roads and other open spaces
compiling and analysing site and community data about geographical and ecological features, landforms, soils, vegetation, site hydrology, visual characteristics and human-made structures, to formulate land use and development recommendations, feasibility studies and environmental impact statements
preparing reports, strategic plans, site plans, working drawings, specifications and cost estimates for land development, showing location and details of proposals, including ground modelling, structures, vegetation and access
writing specifications and contract documents for use by builders and civil engineering contractors and calling tenders on behalf of clients
making necessary contacts to ensure feasibility of projects regarding style, cost, timing and compliance with regulations
identifying and finding best solutions for problems regarding function and quality of exterior environments and making necessary designs, drawings and plans
monitoring construction or rehabilitation work to ensure compliance with specifications and quality standards
maintaining technical liaison and consultancy with other relevant specialists.
Included occupations
Examples of the occupations classified here:
- Landscape architect
Excluded occupations
Some related occupations classified elsewhere:
- Building architect - 2161
- Urban planner - 2164
Indexed job titles 1
- Architect, landscapeISCO-88 2141