The Professional Practice of Landscape Architecture

<b>The all-inclusive reference to starting and operating a landscape architecture firm</b> <p><i>The Professional Practice of Landscape Architecture, Second Edition</i> is completely revised to keep up with the latest developments driving the day-to-day operation of a successful private-practice landscape architecture office. Whether helping a landscape architecture student identify a career track, providing direction on starting a new office, guiding an owner seeking to jumpstart a stagnant or fledgling business, or assisting a landscape architect-in-training study for the national Landscape Architecture Registration Exam (LARE), this single-source blueprint is the key to prospering in this dynamic field. This new edition features:</p> <ul> <li>Indispensible information for practicing landscape architects, including professional ethics, finances, office administration, marketing and promotion, and project management</li> <li>An updated look at government regulatory laws, federal tax administration, sustainable design, and LEED certification</li> <li>Strategies for using the Internet, computer software, and technology to market and manage a firm</li> <li>Examples of professional contract templates</li> <li>Case study profiles of landscape architecture firms</li> <li>Requirements for professional registration and criteria for taking the national exam</li> </ul> <p>This comprehensive and practical reference combines real-world experience with the highest professional standards to instruct the reader on business concepts. Expertly organized and easy to follow, <i>The Professional Practice of Landscape Architecture, Second Edition</i> continues to be the one source that landscape architects need to direct all facets of their practice.</p>