What does it take to be a landscape architect?

Twelve landscape architects describe the qualities needed for their profession as part of the Landscape Institute's "I want to be a landscape architect" campaign. For more information, visit www.iwanttobealandscapearchitect.com.

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• landscape
• architect
• institute
• careers
• campaign

[TheSirH]

This career path just sounds better and better and better.

Good gracious.

How wonderful.

I think I may actually be starting to finally have a lasting career goal.

[RobinE12345678910]

Do you have to be great at math? Im not so good at it and im interested in this career .

[SharpsArt]

@FLYINR85 I am in My Masters of Landscape Architecture I am 24. A lot of the people I study with are between 27-33. Its never too late! Get enrolled!

[FLYINR85]

Im 26 and looking into this carrer path. Is 26 to late to start going to school for this? Also whould it be better to take a online class or in the class room? And my final question is are there any good grants out there to go to school for Landscape Achitect? This video was very informal and helped me realize that this could be the carrer i have been looking for.

[itouch197]

@Lndscpr89 Thanks for anwsering! i appreicate it! =D

[Lndscpr89]

@itouch197 Hey fella, I am currently a dual major in both Landscape Architecture as well as Landscape Contracting, and yeh, it's hard work and most programs take five years, but trust me, it is well worth it. As for you being shy and all, well during your coursework you will be working with other students sharing ideas as well as doing presentations which can be scary at first but get easier as you go. My best advice to you is pay close attention to your fathers work, and take the plunge.

[itouch197]

Hi I am 15 years. Old! And I am interesting in Landscaping Architect. What made me wanna be a Landscaping Architect is my Dad! He owns a Landscaping business already for 35 years! Also another reason is because I love drawing and I am very creative. But what I am most worry about is college because of all the years!! And I really wanna make sure it pays off! Another thing is that I am a little bit shy( but I am working on being less shy) so that might be a problems with clients. And the final t

[SaypheZonE]

Cal Poly Pomona Represent!!!!!

[keyzin]

alright, this time Im moving on with landscape architecture ... my school have sent me to some famous landscape architecture firm and my career future goals dreams will somehow changes and move on with nature. i do urge people who love nature and who believe that using softscapes to change the way people interact with the site .. this is the future for you...

[uhoh38125]

yea, soon it will be all government firms... here ya go, your new ACME landscape, your ACME house, your ACME salary, your ACME computer hooked to your ACME electricity, and finally..ding-ding, your ACME HEALTH CARE PLAN!!!!!! YeaaaaaaY