We surveyed 900 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.

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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.