Is being a landscape architect a good fit for you?
Plans and designs outdoor spaces such as parks, school grounds, roads and airports. Makes them useful and good to look at.
What the work involves
- Talks with clients, engineers or architects about landscape projects.
- Analyses site conditions such as location and drainage for environmental reports and landscape plans.
- Prepares site plans, specifications and cost estimates for land development.
- Inspects landscape work, checks quality of materials and advises clients and builders.
The interests that suit it
People in this work tend to be hands-on, curious and creative. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.
What it tends to reward
Compared with other work, this job stands out for:
- Independence. Trusted to decide how the work gets done.
- Security. Steady work in a well-run organisation.
- Mastery. Getting really good at something over time.
How much training it needs
Degree required. Usually a degree, sometimes more study after. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.
Find out if it fits you
Answer quick questions about what you like doing and what keeps you going. We match you with roles from over 900 kinds of work, and you can see if a landscape architect is one of yours.
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