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A Landscape Architect is involved in site-planning and designing of projects ranging from private gardens to large industrial and commercial developments and public works in urban and rural settings. He/she is concerned with the conservation of natural and cultural landscapes, including historic parks and gardens, nature reserves, national parks and wilderness areas. A Landscape Architect is concerned with the greenery around these places. Thus, his/her aim is to please the eye of the public by beautifying these areas with flowers, shrubs, trees, etc. Hence, a Landscape Architect is concerned with improving the environment in which we work and live, and in fulfilling this, he/she would have to work closely with developers, architects, engineers, contractors and suppliers.
To be a Landscape Architect, you need a:
- Degree in Landscape Architecture [Not available locally]
Note: Graduates from the Bachelor of Arts (Architecture) Honours degree course can also practise as a Landscape Architect if they wish to pursue such specialisation.
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- imaginative, creative
- appreciates nature
- artistic talent
- aesthetic abilities
- strong interpersonal skills
- cultural awareness
Monthly income (approximate): $1,900
Parks & Recreation Department
Housing & Development Board
Sentosa Development Corporation
Landscape design & management consultancy firms
Landscape design & construction firms
Architectural firms
Related jobs:
Horticulturist
Town Planner
Ecologist
Resource Manager
Environmental Scientist
Urban Designer
Department of Building
School of Design and Environment
National Univesity of Singapore
4 Architecture Drive
Singapore 117566
Tel: 6874 3413
Fax: 6775 5502
Website: www.bdg.nus.edu.sg
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