I know that with a architecture license a architect can legally act as a interior designer and even work as a urban designer, but what about landscape architecture? Does the license reach this far, or is landscape architecture a completely different field with its own individual license that does not overlap like interior design? I know landscape architects have their own licensure process, but what level of public landscape work can a licensed architect do with in their legal boundaries? Thanks for any answers.
No. Typically only if it's incidental to an arch project, however, much grey area for public works as you can call it "urban design" or "public art" and simply team up with a LA for CDs.
Also, what kind of public work? Highway embankments would be a stretch, but a small public garden or park could be defined as public art...where you would essentially be protected constitutionally under the 1st amendment from engaging. Just avoid the term LA.
I agree with Jla for the most part (Il started regulating practice this year, from nothing at all to title act) . But also consider projects like the highline (Field operations wins the competition, dsr drives the bus and get the primary line due to state registration laws/barriers). And the landscape architectural services for the Olympic Sculpture park in Seattle were done by a now defunct firm Charles Anderson, but the asla award initially went to Weiss Manfredi (causing a stink).
All these cases benefit architects and engineers, but you still need to check on state guidelines to see where thesand is drawn in the line. Here's a start.
Jul 22, 16 2:33 pm ·
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justin,
Depends on the state or country. In short, it depends on the jurisdiction. You need to consult an attorney or actually do the nitty gritty dirty boring work of reading the laws and rules of the jurisdiction instead of asking a bunch of anonymous people on an internet forum.
Can Licensed Architects act as Landscape Architects?
I know that with a architecture license a architect can legally act as a interior designer and even work as a urban designer, but what about landscape architecture? Does the license reach this far, or is landscape architecture a completely different field with its own individual license that does not overlap like interior design? I know landscape architects have their own licensure process, but what level of public landscape work can a licensed architect do with in their legal boundaries? Thanks for any answers.
No. Typically only if it's incidental to an arch project, however, much grey area for public works as you can call it "urban design" or "public art" and simply team up with a LA for CDs.
See Robert Irwins Getty center gardens.
What do the practice laws say in the jurisdiction that you are wondering about?
Also, what kind of public work? Highway embankments would be a stretch, but a small public garden or park could be defined as public art...where you would essentially be protected constitutionally under the 1st amendment from engaging. Just avoid the term LA.
And yes, check your states laws...Illinois and a few others do not regulate LA practice.
I agree with Jla for the most part (Il started regulating practice this year, from nothing at all to title act) . But also consider projects like the highline (Field operations wins the competition, dsr drives the bus and get the primary line due to state registration laws/barriers). And the landscape architectural services for the Olympic Sculpture park in Seattle were done by a now defunct firm Charles Anderson, but the asla award initially went to Weiss Manfredi (causing a stink).
All these cases benefit architects and engineers, but you still need to check on state guidelines to see where thesand is drawn in the line. Here's a start.
justin,
Depends on the state or country. In short, it depends on the jurisdiction. You need to consult an attorney or actually do the nitty gritty dirty boring work of reading the laws and rules of the jurisdiction instead of asking a bunch of anonymous people on an internet forum.
or shorter.....
what E_I said.
Thanks for all of the advice. I will look into the laws of my state.
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