Landscape Architecture

Landscape Architecture is a part of the architectural profession that essentially focuses on design of outdoor and natural spaces. Landscape Architects work greatly ranges from designing residential landscaping to Master planning and can include:

Landscape Architects level of service can include: Consultation, site analysis, Constraint mapping, Costing, preliminary design and final design.

A Landscape Architect will usually begin their work with an initial meeting where the client explains the requirements of the project. The landscape Architect will conduct a site analysis and begin preparing rough sketches of designs. Client will be presented with the sketches where any relevant changes will be made and ideas shared. The landscape architect will then cmplete the final layout that can be used as part of a further development application process or as a standalone document.

Landscape architects fees vary depending on the nature of the job. As an estimate a Landscape architects charge approximately $80 to $180 per hour or 5 to 15% of total project cost.