A landscape architect is a professional who designs and constructs attractive outdoor environments. The planning process, project execution, landscape architecture, program development, and execution are also areas that the practice focuses on. Residences, community facilities, and grass fields, as well as regional entertainment, ecological, infrastructure, academic, financial, administrative, and manufacturing ventures, can vary in size from small to large. The elegance and utility of our preserves, wildlife ecosystems, landscapes, suburban walkways, sidewalks, parts of town, and communities demonstrate the expertise and creativity of architecture firms. National parks and shopping areas, as well as many other public spaces, are designed by landscape architects. They may also be employed on a private basis to plan lawn and garden gardening. Landscape architects will also operate in the ecological industry, planning green lands like waterways and helping with architectural preservation projects.

Eligibility Criteria

• Must possess at least 50% aggregate from a recognized institution in 12^th, from any board PUC/CBSE/ICSE/ISC, etc. However, the cut-off margin varies with the selection process of different colleges. Only a background in science is viable.
• Should procure a valid score in entrance exams such as JEE-MAINS/NATA/CEED/JEE-Advanced, etc. Different colleges offer their entrance exams if you don’t have a satisfactory score in JEE or other competitive exams – colleges like NMIMS, Symbiosis International University, XUB, Andhra University, LPU, etc.
• To become a Landscape Architect, one must earn a degree in BE/B.Tech or a diploma. These are the basic qualifications you will require.
• An M.Arch in Landscape Architecture can also prove to be helpful while looking for a higher degree and better learning.

Skills required

• Influence — Inspiring and persuading people to change their behavior and support a certain product, brand, or organization to increase sales.
• Method of Learning — Practises and processes for selecting and implementing strength and conditioning approaches and techniques that are suitable for the case when learning or introducing new items.
• Surveillance — Entails keeping track of and evaluating your own, other people's, or organizations' results to make changes or take disciplinary measures.
• Strategic Thinking — Evaluating the possible expenses and advantages of various decisions to recognize the best one.
• Time Management — Interacting and switching between different tasks and activities without consuming excess time to provide results.

Work Environment

• Labour Economist work in an office setting with a team of other labor economists and other specialists. They also design surveys, gather and compile data, then review and analyze that data to compile reports. Labour economist can work at many levels: state, federal, or local. Private companies even employ labor economists to help them evaluate their own training and hiring needs, and determine how they can best fit those needs with the trends in society.

Career opportunities

Landscape Architects can opt for various fields of work in the companies listed below:

• WSP
• Algonomy
• Talend
• Siemens Technology India
• Salarpuria Sattva
• AECOM
• Flipkart
• Phillips
• Royal Dutch Shell
• Schneider Electric

Colleges offering courses

• School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi
• School of Planning and Architecture, Bhopal
• Chandigarh University, Chandigarh
• School of Architecture and Planning, Anna University, Chennai
• Dr. Bhanuben Nanavati College of Architecture for Women, Pune
• Ganga Institute of Architecture and Town Planning, Jhajjar
• Sharda University, School of Architecture and Planning, Greater Noida
• Bharath University - Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai
• University Visvesvaraya College of Engineering, Bangalore
• University College of Engineering Panruti, Anna University, Cuddalore

Job roles offered

Once you procure the required qualifications for becoming a Landscape Architect, a myriad of options is open to you. There are multiple projects you can undertake throughout this line of work, and there are many other fields you can branch out to as well.

• Outdoor Home Designer: An outdoor home designer is comparable to an interior home designer, but they focus on improving the appearance of households and workplaces externally. They will assist the homeowner in creating an outdoor space that complements both the structure's structural theme and the landlord's interests. They assist the owner in choosing colors and patterns that complement not only their residence or company but also the surrounding area's decoration. An exterior home designer can help with exterior home concept designs, hiring and supervising builders, and obtaining the necessary construction approvals. An outdoor home builder should have a thorough understanding of all aspects of the exterior architecture. These include people who work in fields like architectural architects, concrete builders, private developers, and individuals who are knowledgeable about illumination and drainage.
• Golf Course Architect: Architects begin by assessing the beginning of a better projector, in the situation of a renovation, the shortcomings of an established layout. Topography and soil analysis was conducted by golf course architects. They collaborate with experts to conduct ecological assessments and assess the possible impact on local ecosystems and biodiversity. After that, design proposals and site assessments are incorporated into a planning system, which should be applied to local governments to secure the appropriate planning permission and regulatory authorities. Computer-aided design (CAD) software is used by golf course developers to develop schematics. They choose lawn and watering strategies based on visual appeal, as well as conservation and management considerations. They measure costs, authorize supplies, and supervise construction workers.
• Land Planner: A land planner organizes and creates land-use plans. They assess the proportion of the market as well as the ecological and financial factors that will be impacted, usually in collaboration with property developers and government authorities to provide a cost-effective, healthy, and sustainable ecosystem. Land planners are a component of the city and regional planning sector. They are professionals who decide how land plots can be used in a city. Their responsibilities include economic development and revitalization, as well as global population management. Land planners typically have a master's degree as well as related job experience; licensing is often necessary, and land planners may receive the mandatory qualification. They collaborate with designers, government leaders, and residents to implement planning strategies that align neighborhood needs with economic, fiscal, and ecological problems.
• City Planners: City planners have a wide range of roles, many of which revolve around their role in developing and implementing a city vision. The development of a roadmap that outlines objectives to bring the dream to fruition, driven by statistical analysis and motivated by group priorities, is at its core. From elected leaders to technicians, designers, and real estate investors to attorneys, urban planners work with the whole community that powers the development process. Community corrective actions, regeneration and economic growth plans, emergency preparation strategies, and heritage conservation proposals are some of the kinds of schemes they make. City planning is a complex and versatile discipline that includes expertise in fields such as traffic planning, architectural conservation, and urban architecture. As a consequence, the specific skills needed by these practitioners can differ. Popular skills, on the other hand, will establish the foundations for progress.
• Environmental Scientist: Environmental scientists study the effects of planned or existing programs on the ecosystem by doing experiments on climate, waters, and land. This is mainly a research-oriented position, and most environmental scientists work in both the fields and the laboratory. Environmental scientists gather evidence and interpret data from the environment, using sophisticated data collection and simulation techniques to measure the possible harmful effects of exploration, development, as well as other initiatives. Environmental scientists operate with both government agencies and private departments, but in both cases, they devote a substantial amount of time to designing strategies for reducing emissions and environmental damage. Data collection is one of an environmental scientist's most important responsibilities. The environmental scientist establishes the right research methodologies to guarantee the evidence is accurate and documentation is as accurate and untarnished as practicable in this part of the job.

Knowledge requiredt

• Administration and Conduct — Knowledge of the market and management concepts used in strategic planning, capital distribution, human resource modeling, technical leadership, manufacturing processes, personnel, and asset implementation.
• Biological Knowledge — Awareness and a brief understanding of the working principles behind different genera and species of animals and plants, their interaction with the environment, relationship with the ecosystem, etc.
• Computer Application — Understanding the prospects and functioning of circuit boards, processing units, circuits, electrical devices, computer equipment, plus applications and programming.
• Arithmetic Prowess — Being able to evaluate and interpret various mathematical equations and use them to address complex problems in arithmetic, geometry, calculus, and other areas.
• Development and Manufacturing — Utilizing natural resources, process innovations, quality management, prices, and other strategies for optimizing the productive produce and delivery of products.

Tasks to perform

• Cooperate on entire building architecture with architects or other similar experts to increase the architectural characteristics of buildings or adjacent property while also improving energy efficiency.
• Arrange schematic drawings, diagrams, or other visual depictions of mountain ranges that demonstrate projected land use expansion or creation over time.
• To save water, incorporate rainwater collection or grey and recycled water schemes into construction or property layouts.
• Investigate landscape work for conformity with requirements, assess components or workmanship standards, or provide advice to customers or maintenance workers.
• For performance evaluation or gardening projects, analyze data on factors including site size, irrigation, and system position.