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Landscape Architecture is the design profession concerned with the design, planning, management
What is
Landscape
and stewardship of the land. The work of landscape architects touches the design of outdoor public
Architecture? areas, landmarks and structures. The goal is to achieve environmental, social, or aesthetically
pleasing spaces by investigating existing social, ecological, and geological conditions in the
landscape. The work of landscape architects is all around us in the form and function of the land: the
work often touches on urban design, site planning, storm water management, urban planning,
restoration, parks and recreation planning, green infrastructure planning, and private or residential
master planning and design.

Those who practice the profession of landscape architecture are called “landscape architects”.

Read the CSLA's Livable Communities brief, which illustrates how landscape architecture makes our
communities more livable.

What do landscape architects do?

Landscape architects shape the world around us
through analysis, planning, design, and
management of the natural and built environment.
Their work involves conceptual and detailed
design of environments ranging from streetscapes
to parks and playgrounds, created wetlands and
restored river systems, transit solutions and
tourism strategies, private backyards to planning
new suburbs and even cities. Landscape
architecture attracts individuals with wide-ranging
interests in the arts and sciences, many with
backgrounds in design, visual arts, history, and the natural and social sciences. Landscape
architects draw on their knowledge of landscape aesthetics, environmental design, analytical and
problem solving skills, technical capabilities, as well as professional practice and management skills,
to create spaces that improve amenities, add beauty, support the environment and the economy, and
increase social health, safety, and welfare.

How can I become a landscape architect?

A formal education is necessary to acquire these skills and knowledge. Professional education in
landscape architecture can be obtained at the undergraduate or graduate level. You can find more
information on accredited university programs here.

Membership in the CSLA is obtained by joining a provincial or territorial component association.

Advanced education, professional work experience and in some cases passing a professional
entrance exam are the requirements to become a member of a component association.

If you want to help mitigate climate change, design healthy and sustainable communities, we
recommend you consider a career in landscape architecture!

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