Landscape architects are licensed professionals that draw from, among many things, traditions of art and cutting-edge science to design environments that can protect and provide. Landscape architects have their own specialized skill set, but are also interdisciplinary professionals who collaborate with architects, engineers, planners, contractors, municipalities, project stakeholders, and the general public to affect positive change in built and natural environments.
Through design, landscape architects impact the well-being of wildlife, vegetation, fungi, as well as the quality of water, soils, and air. Furthermore, landscape architects can program environments to provide resources like food, water, exercise, education, inspiration, relaxation, and socialization. From this perspective, landscape architects are stewards of well-being, and landscape architecture an act of health care.
Hiring a landscape architect is an investment in upgrading the performance of a landscape. Improving health, managing stormwater and pollution through green infrastructure, attracting business, landscape architects can help stakeholders positively impact people, planet, and profit. The well-designed and responsibly-managed landscape generates health and wealth while inspiring a connection to our natural world.