Landscape architects

Landscape architects combine environment, design, art and science at the interface between people and natural systems.

We provide guidance and toolkits and are working with the Landscape Institute to encourage more people to choose a career in landscape architecture.

Latest additions

The Grey to Green campaign

CABE's campaign to shift funding from grey to green infrastructure calls for a landscape architect in every local authority.

How we help landscape architects

Guide to green space apprenticeships

A good practice guide to help local authorities and others to plan and manage successful horticulture apprenticeship programmes.

Public space enabling

Find out about our specialist service for clients working on open space strategies, frameworks or individual public space projects.

Submitting a scheme to design review

Learn which schemes are suitable to recommend to design review and how to submit yours.

Spaceshaper

Use our practical toolkit to measure the quality of a public space before investing time and money in improving it.

Climate change and public space

See how public spaces help combat the effects of climate change, from moderating rising temperatures to preventing flooding.

Streets

Find out how to create streets that respond to the demands of climate change and shifts in culture.

Creating successful masterplans

Discover how to produce better masterplans that lead to the physical, social and economic revival of places.

Involving young people in urban spaces

Download our practical guide for involving young people in public space and read about the key issues that projects may face.

Designing and planning for play

Read how local authorities can create spaces that allow children to use their imagination with natural play design.

Useful links for landscape architects

The Landscape Institute

Promoting standards in landscape architecture and management.

I want to be a Landscape Architect

Careers for landscape architects.

The Landscape Design Trust

Promoting quality of landscape with education and campaigns.

Groundwork UK

Improving the environment, people’s lives and businesses.

Natural England

Enhancing biodiversity and promoting recreation and wellbeing.

Heritage Lottery Fund

Helping groups all sizes with conservation and heritage projects.

The Free Play Network

A network of individuals and organisations which aims to promote the need for better play opportunities for children.