// 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.

developing new or improved theories and methods and providing advice on policy related to landscape architecture

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

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