Landscape Architects

If you are interested in learning more about the field, you can gather information and obtain experience in a number of ways. Apply for a summer internship with a landscape architecture firm or at least arrange to talk with someone in the job. Ask them questions about their daily duties, the job's advantages and disadvantages, and if they recommend any landscape architecture programs. Check out the Your Path to Landscape Architecture (https://www.asla.org/yourpath) section of the American Society of Landscape Architects' Web site to gauge your interest in the field. Finally, visit Landscape Architecture. Your Environment. Designed. (https://www.asla.org/design) to learn more about the work of landscape architects.

Other ways to learn more about this career include participating in information interviews and job-shadowing experiences with landscape architects and getting involved in summer exploration programs in landscape architecture and general architecture that are offered by colleges and universities. You should also participate in competitions that are offered by SkillsUSA (including its 3D Visualization and Animation and Architectural Drafting competitions), Technology Student Association (including its Architectural Design and Computer-Aided Design-Architecture competitions), and other organizations. Additionally, professional associations such as the American Society of Landscape Architects, occasionally offer competitions for high school students. Contact these organizations for more information.