We surveyed 679 landscape architects to better understand the work environment and required skills of a typical landscape architect. Here are the results.
How much intelligence is required as a landscape architect?
Low
High
Working as a landscape architect typically doesn’t require the use of high levels of intelligence in daily tasks.
Can I learn to become a landscape architect?
Intrinsic Talent
Acquired Talent
A career as a landscape architect typically depends predominantly on qualities you can gain through experience, with a small aspect of skills you are born with.
Is it easy to get a job as a landscape architect?
Easy
Hard
It’s typically difficult to find a job as a landscape architect. If you’re curious about the numbers, check out the job market for landscape architects.
Do landscape architects work full-time or part-time?
79% of landscape architects work in full-time roles while 21% work part-time.
Is being a landscape architect stressful?
Low
High
Stress is not uncommon amongst landscape architects, with daily work sometimes being quite demanding.
Is being organized important as a landscape architect?
Low
High
Organization is not considered a particuarly important part of being a landscape architect.
How competitive is the workplace for landscape architects?
Low
High
Landscape architects tend to see lots of competition in the workplace, with desire to get ahead of co-workers being common.
Does being a landscape architect require frequent time pressure to complete tasks?
Low
High
Landscape architects will have to sometimes face time pressure on the job.
Are landscape architects allowed to express themselves creatively?
Low
High
Creativity is intrinsic to being a landscape architect, and a highly valuable part of the career.
Do landscape architects have control over the direction of their work?
Low
High
While sometimes the direction is set, occasionally landscape architects will have some flexibility over the direction of their work.
Is being a landscape architect physically demanding?
Low
High
Being a landscape architect may occasionally require demanding physical activity, which may make it not a suitable career choice for everyone.
Are landscape architects exposed to a wide variety of work?
Low
High
While sometimes repetitive, landscape architects tend to have opportunities for variety in their work.
Does being a landscape architect require attention to detail?
Low
High
Attention to detail isn't necessarily required to be successful as a landscape architect.
Does being a good landscape architect require compassion and empathy?
Low
High
The ability to be compassion and empathetic isn't considered fundamental to success as a landscape architect.