Career in Landscape Architecture
Why to choose a career in landscape Architecture…A Dialogue
All man-made
interventions are an augmentation in the Natural environment. A right balance
needs to be struck between the Intervention and Nature. To soften the
boundaries and effect of such interventions, often landscape is used as a tool
be it small additions of planters in the built environment or green spaces in
the context of the City. These interventions not only add to visual relief, but
also contribute in generating a micro-climate that heals the habitat and its
inhabitants. The rich mix of open and enclosed spaces, introduction of plant
material that allows biodiversity to thrive acts as a catalyst in enriching the
environment.
Architecture arouses sentiments in man. The architect task is to
make those sentiments more precise: Adolf Loos
Think of
iconic green spaces in India like Sanjay Gandhi National park in Mumbai or
gardens of Rashtrapati Bhawan in New Delhi. Take any community park or any local
park of your neighborhood, your own backyard or green roof, urban farms, office campus or college campus green space
all are different forms of landscaped designs. Any building is appreciated more
if it has a well thought of landscaped area surrounding it. Buildings without
surrounding landscaped areas come across as mundane or dead built forms.
Landscape architecture combines art
and architecture. It is the profession that teaches us how to manage our lands.
Landscape architecture can plan and design a variety of spaces ranging from traditional
places such as parks, residential developments, campuses, gardens, cemeteries,
commercial centers, resorts, transportation corridors, corporate and
institutional centers and waterfront development and many more.
A Bit of a Glimpse into the History - Journey from the birth of
Landscape Architecture till today
The actual
term Landscape Architecture became more common after 1863 when Frederick Law
Olmsted and Calvert Vaux designed New York's Central Park. Today, landscape
architects deal with the increasingly complex relationships between the built
and natural environment.
They also
design and plan the restoration of natural places disturbed by humans such as
wetlands, stream corridors, mined areas, forested lands etc. Their appreciation
for historic landscapes and cultural resources enables landscape architects to
undertake preservation and conservation planning projects for national,
regional and local historic sites and areas.
Demand for Landscape Professionals
Working
with architects, city planners, civil engineers and other professionals,
landscape architects play an important role in environmental protection by
designing and implementing projects that respect both the needs of people and
of our environment.
Meeting
human needs by making wise use of our environmental resources is work that is
in demand today and will continue to be needed in the future. Fulfilling this
need for future generation is a demand which landscape architect fulfills.
The undergraduate curriculum of
Architecture, nurtures the basics of Landscape architecture, which can later
act as a robust base for pursuance in to a fully fledged career. To further study
Landscape architecture in India there are many Post Graduation Landscape
programs which a student can do after completing his Graduation. Landscape
architecture covers a huge spectrum, perhaps best understood by the Profession’s
Mantra: achieving a balance between the built and natural environments.
Landscape
architects typically hold a master’s degree in landscape architecture, or by
pursuing specialized practice into the field of Landscaping or Environmental
conservation and management, covering a broad spectrum of design, science, and
technical know-how. Topics include site design, historic preservation,
planning, grading and drainage, horticulture, environmental management
techniques and even subjects like psychology.
Eligibility Requirements for Admission to Architecture in India:
HSC in Science Stream, with 50%
Aggregate and 50% Aggregate in PCM.
Qualifying Entrance Exam: NATA or
JEE-Paper II
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Attributes of a Landscape Architect:
To pursue
a career in this requires interest and a multidisciplinary approach involving
environmental science, art, ecology, and much more, leading to extraordinary
results. ‘Green practices’ is in vogue nowadays, but this can be easily achieved
by landscape Architects, by restoring endangered wetlands, reducing hospital
stays, securing government and other buildings, removing toxins from rainwater
etc. These aren’t pie in the sky. It’s what landscape architects are designing
right now.
Experts
from the field of Landscape are in great demand for mitigating the Global
environmental design by quality intervention and design…
Lets Go ahead love and contribute something green to our society
By- Ar. Shahista Bano & Ar. Bhakti
Godambe
Learning landscape ,well written.
ReplyDeleteOur urban environments have a tremendous potential to be explored to create self regenerative sustainable models of discreet landscape interventions. The idea of coexistence between Nature and Human interventions needs a catalyst hybridisation that shall ensure a perfect blend and harmonious environment.
ReplyDeleteThe Nurturing of Environment Conscious Architects is the need of the hour...
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