Landscape architecture, as a field, has been on the forefront of addressing and partaking in searching for solutions to environmental challenges and climate change at a variety of scales for decades. As one of the most integrated practices within the larger field of design and construction, landscape architects, either directly or indirectly, are always working alongside engineers, architects, and other designers to ensure a project is built and maintained to be wholesome, sustainable, and durable in its long-term impact as well as everyday use. As a landscape architect planted within an engineering firm, there are a number of unique opportunities that are present when working with engineers on a daily basis.
1. COMMUNICATION SKILLS:
Inevitably, one of the most significant aspects of a successful project is successful communication of all parties prior to and during the design construction of a project. As challenges rise throughout the process, it is vital for the parties involved to be able to communicate effectively and efficiently. While working in an engineering firm, the daily communication and coordination with our civil, environmental, and structural engineers allows for a more seamless communication and coordination of projects, which leads to more successful outcomes.
2. LEARNING OPPORTUNITY:
Whether collaborating with an expert or an entry-level engineer, one can always learn about the new trends and opportunities within the field. Whether department lunch-and-learns or discussions on lessons learned, as landscape architects within an engineering firm, we have the opportunity to learn more about technical topics such as grading techniques and sustainable stormwater management more in-depth, as well as share our own lessons learned, allowing everyone to design more consciously on similar projects in the future.
3. TEAM WORK:
Being able to be present at discussions that are crucial to the future of a project and its benefits to future users is not only exciting but very important. Landscape architects can add value to a design team by providing expertise on sustainable approaches, horticulture, and aesthetically-pleasing design principles.
The collaborative environment at Timmons Group encourages both the landscape architecture and engineering teams to work more closely to ensure the success of our projects. Frequent discussions, sharing of lessons, and overall enthusiasm makes for a great and fast learning environment. Follow our work along at https://www.linkedin.com/company/timmons-group/.
