Landscape Architecture
Plan. Design. Build.
What is a Landscape Architect?
Landscape Architects are known for planning, designing, and making the design come true for the home/property owner.
Job Description/ Work Setting
- observe the property
- ask what the home owner wants
- how much the home owner is willing to spend
- design what they think is best
- make sure the home owner wants it
- get all supplies
- make it happen
- outdoors
- inside for designing
- work with others
- hours depend on who you work for
Education
- Bachelor of Landscape Architecture
- or Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture
- Master of Landscape Architecture
College
- North Carolina State University
- Hawaii University
- UNCC
Employment
- 15,750 employed
- 5.0% employment rate
- average of $32.71 an hour
- annual of $68,030
What you need to have to be a Landscape Architect:
- creative
- think outside the box
- mathematics
- know plants and "outdoorsy" things
- drawing skills
- communication skills
- working as a team
- being a leader
- can't procrastinate
Personal Assessment
I have always wanted to do something with design and being able to be outdoors. I love coming up with new ideas and making other people happy. Remodeling someone's outdoor space would be a lot of fun for me. I think I would fit this job very well.