Becoming a Landscape Architect : A Guide to Careers in Design

by Kelleann Foster

• ISBN13: 9780470640012
• ISBN10: 0470640014
• Format: eBook
• Copyright: 2010-05-01
• Publisher: Wiley

Summary

Explore exciting options 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

Table of Contents

Foreword

Preface

AcknowledgmentS

Introduction to the Profession of Landscape Architecture

Landscape Architectural Design

Practice Opportunities

The Future of Landscape Architecture

Design Education

Resources

Selected References

Professionals and Students Interviewed for This Book

Chapter Notes

Index

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