肯塔基大学

Landscape Architecture encompasses the art and science of land design, planning, and management. Its science involves the conservation and management of natural resources. Its art is the creation of outdoor spaces that are enjoyable, comfortable, and safe.

Landscape architects…

design public spaces such as parks, campuses, streetscapes, and urban gathering places that create community identity and public life

create sustainable and active communities with infrastructure for walking, bicycling, and other forms of transportation

improve air quality and lower urban temperatures with green spaces

solve infrastructure problems such as increased flooding from storm water and rising sea levels

collaborate with private clients to make memorable places for work, living and recreation

conserve natural and agricultural landscapes by working with communities on landscape stewardship

In this program, you will learn to create human environments that are sustainable, socially relevant, artful, and functional.

You will gain a strong foundation for landscape architecture through a core curriculum including design studios, implementation, graphics and digital representation, plant identification, as well as soil science and ecology. You will be able to explore topics such as design with plants, advanced graphics, advanced digital, regional land use planning, cultural landscape preservation, and/or Geographical Information Systems.

Where can LA take you?

Landscape architecture is a diverse and growing profession with opportunities in both the private and public sectors.

In the private sector, graduates may work in landscape architecture design firms, multidisciplinary firms or design-build companies.

In the public sector, landscape architects work with federal agencies such as the U.S. Forest Service, National Park Service and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. State and local governments also employ landscape architects in planning, urban design, park and open space design, transportation, and community development.