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[edit] Architects commissioned for Landscape Architectural Services
I am questioning the validity of the statement: "Despite the efforts of landscape architects it is still not unusual for an architect to be commissioned to provide landscape architectural services" since that is actually fairly unusual in the USA. I am assuming that this article was written by someone who is not residing in America, and I would like to amend that statement to differentiate between regions. For example, we could change it to say that "In the United Kingdom it is not unusual for an architect to be commissioned to provide landscape architectural services, however in the United States a licensed Landscape Architect is often required for certain projects"... I am not going to change it yet because I am not familiar with how this is handled in other countries, and I would appreciate any input from other LA's regarding this. Also, I admit that I am currently a student and have not practiced the profession so I am relatively inexperienced in this matter. Please, feel free to educate me.Claudia 22:07, 14 July 2007 (UTC)
- What you are saying is spot on. In Europe, the landscape architect profession is fairly new and the norm in many countries is for certain architects to "specialize" in that aspect as it relates to exterior space (note I said "space" because the emphasis is on hard landscape- plantings are somewhat ignored or left to others). There is usually no regulatory requirement for an LA as there may be in the US, and certification of that work typically falls on the lap of architects. Mariokempes 21:57, 21 September 2007 (UTC)
[edit] Merge Proposal
If anything these pages should be merged the other way around: merge the list of 'landscape architects' with the page about 'landscape architecture'. The profession/discipline should not be put second to the practicioners.
I think these two topics are very related, and there is no reason for separate pages, although I welcome discussion. Claudia 18:32, 29 April 2007 (UTC)
- I disagree. I think the profession (Landscape Architect) and the discipline (Landscape Architecture) are two different subjects and, perhaps, the articles should be better delineated to avoid overlap. Have a look at Architect and Architecture or Lawyer and Law for examples. Mariokempes 23:00, 8 May 2007 (UTC)
I agree that the practice and the profession should remain separate. The profession of landscape architecture should involve a historic overview of the origins, styles, famous designers and their spaces and landscapes. The description of the profession should explain licensure, link to related professions (including how the profession differs from landscape design, garden design, professional gardening, etc...), and link to related organizations (LARE, ASLA).
I totally agree with the latter comments. The entries on the profession and the discipline must remain two distinct entries. I look forward to more entries to both (AILA)
Would "MD" and "medicine" be merged? Would "mechanic" and "automobiles" be merged? Two totally different topics. To merge would be to dilute both the practice's and the practitioner's distinct individuality. 67.166.64.170 23:03, 8 July 2007 (UTC)
I had originally suggested that a merge be created so that the list of prominent Landscape Architects would be immediately visible to anyone reading about the profession of Landscape Architecture, and vice versa. The difference between this profession and, for example, Architecture, is that people immediately correlate Architecture and Architects in their minds, but there is an unfortunate gap between Landscape Architects and the many wonderful works they have helped create (Take Central Park for example), as most of the general public has no idea that the profession requires such extensive training and licensure. It is tiring to constantly have to explain that this profession is more than just "planting shrubs" and I would like to provide as much information as possible to anyone who happens to land on either of the pages. That is my reason for desiring a merger.Claudia 22:07, 14 July 2007 (UTC)
- I think your goal is better achieved with strong, clear cross-links and descriptions in the article itself. Merging the two muddles the issue and creates confusion over profession and discipline. Let's make that distinction clear. So, is it time to remove the merge tag and get to work? Mariokempes 21:44, 21 September 2007 (UTC)
Fair enough, Mario, but since I am relatively new to Wiki, perhaps you could help me devise these cross-links? I would appreciate any assistance. Claudia 02:35, 14 October 2007 (UTC)
Happy to assist. Mariokempes 16:59, 25 October 2007 (UTC)
