What is a Landscape Architect?

The work of landscape architects is both in the creation of new landscapes - urban, rural, residential or public - and in the management and conservation of natural and heritage landscapes. Landscape architects have a passion for the landscape, for its care, and for its enhancement by design. Landscape architects are trained in site-specific landscape design, contract documentation and supervision, landscape planning and management, landscape assessment, and landscape policy formulation. Landscape architects usually don't implement their designs, but they assist clients in inviting and reviewing tenders from landscape contractors, awarding contracts, and acting as the client's agent.

Membership Category

The members listed hold an NZILA-recognised qualification in landscape architecture, are current financial members of the NZILA, and operate as bona fide landscape architects. The members listed individually, or under each practice name, are bound by the ethical and professional standards of the NZILA, and by their commitment to excellence in client services. For assistance in selecting a landscape architect, or for more information, please phone 0800 THE NZILA, (0800 843 694) or email info@nzila.co.nz

(R)

Registered:  

A Registered NZILA Landscape Architect is a fully professionally qualified member who has met the Institute’s annual requirements of a Continuing Professional Development programme.

(F)     

Fellow:      

An Associate member of the Institute who has been recognised by the NZILA for their significant contribution to the status or advancement of the profession.

(A) Associate: A member who has completed an accredited or recognised tertiary programme in landscape architecture and has passed the Institute’s professional practice examination.

(L) Life: A person who has made a unique and outstanding contribution to the advancement of the profession in New Zealand.

(G1-G5+)

Graduate:

A person who has completed the academic requirement but has yet to complete the professional practice requirement for Associate membership.





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