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THE JOURNEY OF A LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT

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Mr Lee Wern Ching SEKSAN DESIGN - Landscape Architecture and Planning

“ATTITUDE MAKES THE

DIFFERENCE”

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT

combines design with the environment, art with science. It is about everything outside the front door, both urban and rural, at the interface between people and

BEING A LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT

study, plan, design and manage spaces which are both sustainable and aesthetically pleasing. Landscape architects work with architects, town planners, civil engineers and a host of other professionals. They are leading the way in tackling climate change and also helping to regenerate towns and cities across the world.

BECOME A LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT

Two different ways to become a landscape architect. If you have never been to university before you should complete a Landscape Institute accredited undergraduate degree. If you already have a degree you may well be eligible to enter onto one of our graduate conversion courses.

JOB DESCRIPTION LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT

provide innovative and aesthetically pleasing environments for people to enjoy, whilst ensuring that changes to the natural environment are appropriate, sensitive and sustainable.

“THE URBAN GREEN PLANNER”

DESIGNING IDEAS INTO ACTION

evaluate the success of the project and, depending on the client, continue to oversee management of the site post-construction. Many cities and counties have their own landscape architects on staff to manage all the parks and public land.

DESIGNING WITH OTHERS

imagining an outfit while a clothing manufacturer makes the apparel, or an artist designing a wall poster that's printed by another company. Landscape architects and contractors are complementary but highly distinct professions.

“WORK WITH OTHERS”ARCHITECT

primarily design buildings and structures with specific uses, such as homes, offices and schools.

CIVIL ENGINEERS

apply scientific principles to the design and construction of public infrastructure such as roads, bridges and utilities.

URBAN PLANNERS

develop a broad, comprehensive overview of development for entire cities and regions.

Restoring endangered wetlands, reducing hospital stays, securing government and other buildings, removing toxins from rainwater — these aren't pie in the sky. It's what landscape architects are designing right now.

“PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN”

Healing gardens

create landscapes that reduce stress, boost the immune system, improve Alzheimer's symptoms, encourage physical activity, and reduce time spent in hospitals.

Bioremediation

use natural systems of plants, fungi, or soil microbes to transform formerly polluted industrial sites into a safe and valuable public green space.

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“SET AN ACTIVE MIND WITH THE RIGHT ATTITUDE TO FACE DIFFICULTIES”

ADVICE FOR STUDENT

1. None stop of learning and practicing.

2. Get a short travel after study life.

3. Don't just think about it do it.