Learn how land surveying and land architecture work together to create outdoor spaces in this free online course.

Are you looking to develop a career in the field of landscape architecture or land surveying? If so, this course guides you through every step of the way. We define the term ‘landscape architecture’ and lay out its components. We also take a closer look into the ‘soft’ (growing things like plants) and ‘hard’ (building materials) elements associated with landscape architecture. Landscape architecture requires careful oversight and management and we explain how the relevant legislation provides both.

The course identifies what to discuss with a landscape architect before starting work on your next project. We go through the preliminary planning and documentation process that is crucial to the success of any architectural project. As humans have evolved, so has their need for bigger and better construction techniques, which has in turn driven the development of land surveying techniques. We trace this progression in detail to help you understand how land surveying affects land architecture.

The technology used in land surveying has improved over the years. We lay out the different types of surveying tools and techniques used traditionally and in the modern world. We also define the different terms used by surveyors as they carry out their tasks in the most efficient manner possible. The world of architecture has been around for millennia and landscape architecture has followed suit. Whether it’s the pyramids of Egypt to today’s skyscrapers, construction and engineering techniques have evolved - and so have the methods used to design the landscapes around them. This course provides an in-depth look into the crucial components that make up landscape architecture and land surveying to help you launch a career in this rewarding field.