Becoming a Landscape Architect: A Guide to Careers in Design

Becoming a Landscape Architect answers these key questions: What do landscape architects do? What are the educational requirements for a landscape architect? How does one become a licensed landscape architect? What is the future of the landscape architectural profession? H ere is the completely up–to–date guide to today′s careers in landscape architecture—a clear and concise survey of the landscape architecture field and advice for navigating a successful career. Filled with interviews and advice from leading landscape architects, it covers everything from educational requirements and design specialties to licensure information and the many directions in which a career in landscape architecture can go.

FOREWORD BY PERRY HOWARD. PREFACE. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS. Introduction to the Profession of Landscape Architecture. Landscape Architectural Design. Practice Opportunities. The Future of Landscape Architecture. Design Education. APPENDIX A Resources. APPENDIX B Selected References. APPENDIX C Professionals and Students Interviewed for This Book. CHAPTER NOTES. INDEX.

Kelleann Foster, RLA, ASLA, is Associate Professor and Assistant Department Head of the Department of Landscape Architecture at Pennsylvania State University. She is a registered landscape architect and managing partner of the Visual Interactive Communications Group.

"As a practicing landscape architect and educator, Kelleann Foster has both the experience and academic knowledge to guide potential students in this quickly expanding field of design. In this practical handbook, she presents an overview of landscape architecture, touching on its definition and background, prior to a survey of the broad opportunities of work for diverse interests. The text contains a review of cutting–edge trends and technology in such careers. She concludes with advice on preparation for college; the different types of landscape architecture programs; the importance of internships in the educational experience; professional licensing; and a list of schools offering accredited programs." ( Chicago Botanic Garden , 2010) "The book includes every career type, from academic to national park designer, from a solo garden designer to an associate in the largest private landscape architecture and planning firm. Becoming a Landscape Architect is a solid and singular introduction to the range of landscape architecture work and what it takes in education and licensure to get there." ( Landscape Architecture , May 2010)