Urban spaces are under pressure due to the increasing density within cities, which aims to address the lack of housing. Designers strive to create welcoming spaces that meet the client’s design objectives, encompassing environmental, social, and economic considerations. However, many issues need to be considered. The following tips can help designers understand the opportunities and […]
How Global Firms Are Navigating Rising Competition and Cultural Complexity
Over the past twelve months (2024-25), various economies have experienced a slowdown, leading to growing uncertainty in several others. As a result, some design firms are beginning to look beyond their home countries for opportunities. Previously expanding markets such as China, Malaysia, Brazil, and Russia are now facing slowdowns, prompting firms to seek work in […]
2025 Landscape Architecture Trends: AI, Biodiversity, Decarbonisation, and Design Shifts
We look to publish the annual landscape architecture trends to inform and inspire the landscape architecture profession and start discussions with design firms and schools about future trends. You can read the Review of 2024 landscape architecture trends to see how I did last year. Due to the nature of landscape architecture and its profession, trends can take […]
Creating Community Gardens & Urban Farming to feed cities
Many countries in the world are feeling the effects of increasing inflation, whether due to increases in fuel, the war in Ukraine reducing cereal crops or fertiliser costs increasing due to sanctions on Russia (the largest exporter of fertiliser [1]) along with the increased threat of climate change. In many nations, people are facing critical […]
Attracting people to become Landscape Architects
There is increasing demand for landscape architects as more clients (private & public) engage landscape architects to undertake masterplans, infill development, upgrade city centres, infrastructure, climate change adaptation and many other projects. At the same time, many leave the industry as they reach retirement age or seek to change careers. Therefore, the profession needs to […]