"A practitioner in the profession of landscape architecture may be called a landscape architect."
The design and shaping of outdoor spaces in relation to the building, including gardens, parks, and courtyards.
Formal Landscape Architecture: This style is characterized by symmetrical and geometric patterns, straight lines, clipped hedges, and elaborate topiary.
Informal Landscape Architecture: This style is characterized by the use of natural forms, such as curves, flowing lines, and irregular shapes to create a more relaxed and natural feel.
Japanese Garden Landscape Architecture: This style is characterized by its minimalist style, use of Zen principles, asymmetrical balance, and the use of natural elements such as rocks, water, and plants to create a serene and calming space.
Modern Landscape Architecture: This style is characterized by the use of clean lines, simple shapes, and a focus on function over ornamentation. It often incorporates innovative materials and technology, and a sustainable design approach.
Mediterranean Landscape Architecture: This style is characterized by the use of warm colors, natural materials such as stone and terra cotta, and the use of water as a central element.
English Landscape Architecture: This style is characterized by its use of sweeping vistas, rolling hills, winding paths, and a naturalistic approach to design.
Tropical Landscape Architecture: This style is characterized by the use of lush, tropical plants and flowers, bold colors, and the incorporation of water features such as pools and fountains.
"Landscape architecture... to achieve environmental, social-behavioural, or aesthetic outcomes."
"It involves the systematic design and general engineering of various structures for construction and human use, investigation of existing social, ecological, and soil conditions and processes in the landscape, and the design of other interventions that will produce desired outcomes."
"The scope of the profession is broad and can be subdivided into several sub-categories..."
"Professional or licensed landscape architects... are regulated by governmental agencies."
"...possess the expertise to design a wide range of structures and landforms for human use."
"Landscape design which is not a licensed profession."
"...site planning; stormwater management; erosion control; environmental restoration; public realm, parks, recreation and urban planning; visual resource management; green infrastructure planning and provision; and private estate and residence landscape master planning and design."
"...all at varying scales of design, planning and management."
"In jurisdictions where professional licenses are required, it is often only those who possess a landscape architect license who can be called a landscape architect."