What does a Landscape Architect do?

According to people in this career, the main tasks are...

TaskImportance
Confer with clients, engineering personnel, or architects on landscape projects.
96%
Analyze data on conditions such as site location, drainage, or structure location for environmental reports or landscaping plans.
90%
Inspect landscape work to ensure compliance with specifications, evaluate quality of materials or work, or advise clients or construction personnel.
88%
Prepare site plans, specifications, or cost estimates for land development.
88%
Integrate existing land features or landscaping into designs.
87%
Collaborate with architects or related professionals on whole building design to maximize the aesthetic features of structures or surrounding land and to improve energy efficiency.
85%
Prepare graphic representations or drawings of proposed plans or designs.
83%
Inspect proposed sites to identify structural elements of land areas or other important site information, such as soil condition, existing landscaping, or the proximity of water management facilities.
81%
Collaborate with estimators to cost projects, create project plans, or coordinate bids from landscaping contractors.
79%
Create landscapes that minimize water consumption such as by incorporating drought-resistant grasses or indigenous plants.
79%
Develop planting plans to help clients garden productively or to achieve particular aesthetic effects.
78%
Manage the work of subcontractors to ensure quality control.
76%
Present project plans or designs to public stakeholders, such as government agencies or community groups.
76%
Develop marketing materials, proposals, or presentations to generate new work opportunities.
73%
Prepare conceptual drawings, graphics, or other visual representations of land areas to show predicted growth or development of land areas over time.
72%
Identify and select appropriate sustainable materials for use in landscape designs, such as recycled wood or recycled concrete boards for structural elements or recycled tires for playground bedding.
70%
Research latest products, technology, or design trends to stay current in the field.
70%
Design and integrate rainwater harvesting or gray and reclaimed water systems to conserve water into building or land designs.
67%
Provide follow-up consultations for clients to ensure landscape designs are maturing or developing as planned.
63%