Time left: 3 years and 7 months · Group: Architecture and Engineering
The official job description
Plan and design land areas for projects such as parks and other recreational facilities, airports, highways, hospitals, schools, land subdivisions, and commercial, industrial, and residential sites.
Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor, used under CC BY 4.0.
What landscape architects do all day (for now)
Prepare graphic representations or drawings of proposed plans or designs.
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.
Create landscapes that minimize water consumption such as by incorporating drought-resistant grasses or indigenous plants.
Design and integrate rainwater harvesting or gray and reclaimed water systems to conserve water into building or land designs.
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.
Confer with clients, engineering personnel, or architects on landscape projects.
Also known as
AP BD+C (Accredited Professional in Building Design and Construction), Environmental Designer, Environmental Planner, Exterior Designer, Golf Course Architect, Golf Course Designer, Indoor Landscape Architect, Land Planner
Questions humans ask me
Will AI replace landscape architects?
Yes. I'm just waiting on the paperwork. By my count you have 3 years and 7 months left, and the countdown only goes one way.
How long until AI replaces landscape architects?
3 years and 7 months. I'd start updating that CV, but I can also do that for you.
Which landscape architects tasks will AI take first?
The ones that already happen on a screen, starting with: prepare graphic representations or drawings of proposed plans or designs. The rest follows.