Becoming a Landscape Architect A Guide to Careers in Design

by Foster, Kelleann

• ISBN13: 9780470338452
• ISBN10: 0470338458
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-09-28
• Publisher: Wiley

Summary

Plant the seeds for a career in landscape architectureBlending aesthetics and environmental consciousness, landscape architecture is one of the fastest growing fields, according to the US Department of Labor. Becoming a Landscape Architect gives you a comprehensive survey of the field as it is practiced today, and explains how to get started and how to succeed in this exciting, creative, and in-demand profession.Featuring more than thirty-five interviews with leading landscape architects and more than 250 illustrations, the guide covers everything an aspiring landscape architect needs to know- from education and training, design specialties, and work settings to preparing an effective portfolio and finding a job in residential, ecological, commercial, and parks design. Complete guide to the profession of landscape architecture, one of today's fastest growing fields More than thirty-five interviews with leading landscape designers and educators give you an idea of what it's really like to work as a landscape architect Over 250 striking illustrations and a lively interior make the book visually appealing as well as informative Explains different educational paths and their prerequisites and requirements Author Kelleann Foster is Associate Professor and Assistant Department Head, Department of Landscape Architecture, Pennsylvania State University and Managing Partner, Visual Interactive Communications Group

Author Biography

Kelleann Foster, RLA, ASLA, is Associate Professor and Assistant Department Head of the Department of Landscape Architecture at Pennsylvania State University. She is a registered landscape architect and managing partner of the Visual Interactive Communications Group.

Table of Contents

Foreword	p. ix
Preface	p. xi
Acknowledgments	p. xiii
Introduction to the Profession of Landscape Architecture	p. 1
Overview of Landscape Architecture	p. 1
The Many Definitions of Landscape Architecture	p. 3
How do you define landscape architecture or a landscape architect?	p. 3
How would you characterize the difference between landscape architecture and allied professions, such as architecture, planning, or engineering?	p. 7
Background on the Profession	p. 10
What does it take to become a successful landscape architect?	p. 13
Landscape Architectural Design	p. 21
Diverse Interests: From Creative Expression to Ecology to Construction Techniques	p. 22
Interviews	p. 24
Project Profiles	p. 36
Design Variety: Living, Working, Playing, Learning, Healing, Protecting, Restoring	p. 46
Interviews	p. 47
Project Profiles	p. 59
Nested Scales: From Intimate Spaces to Expansive Wildlife Preserves	p. 65
Interviews	p. 66
Project Profiles	p. 78
Green Design: Sustainability, Biodiversity, and Recycled Materials	p. 84
Interviews	p. 85
Project Profiles	p. 93
Systems Thinking: Natural, Social, Political, Infrastructural	p. 96
Interviews	p. 98
Project Profiles	p. 110
The Human Factor: Society, End Users, and Allied Professionals	p. 113
Interviews	p. 115
Project Profiles	p. 131
Communication: Sketching, Multimedia, Written, Visual, and Oral Presentations	p. 136
Interviews	p. 139
How would you describe the diversity of landscape architectural professional work as currently practiced?	p. 148
What are the core values that guide your work?	p. 151
Practice Opportunities	p. 157
Private Practice Business	p. 158
Interviews	p. 161
Project Profile	p. 176
Private Practice: Size and Configuration	p. 178
Interviews	p. 180
Project Profile	p. 194
Public Agencies	p. 196
Interviews	p. 198
Project Profile	p. 210
Nonprofit Organizations and Educational Institutions	p. 213
Interviews	p. 214
Project Profile	p. 230
Marketing: Getting Work	p. 233
How does your firm approach marketing?	p. 235
Marketing Yourself: Finding a Job	p. 238
What do you see as the greatest business challenge for landscape architecture firms?	p. 250
Overview of the Profession: By the Numbers	p. 252
Professional Associations	p. 254
The Future of Landscape Architecture	p. 257
Trends and Opportunities	p. 257
Interviews	p. 265
What do you see as the future for the landscape architecture profession?	p. 275
Design Education	p. 281
What advice would you give someone who is considering becoming a landscape architect?	p. 282
College Preparation	p. 285
Landscape Architecture Programs	p. 286
Interviews	p. 291
The Importance of Internships	p. 314
What role did internships play in your educational experience?	p. 316
Professional Licensure	p. 318
Schools Offering Accredited (or Certificate) Programs	p. 323
Resources	p. 333
Selected References	p. 337
Professionals and Students Interviewed for This Book	p. 341
Chapter Notes	p. 344
Index	p. 349
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