What it pays
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Half of all Landscape Architects in the U.S. earn more than $79,870 a year — the middle 80% land between $54,770 and $130,190. About 19,600 people in the U.S. do this work. Figures are for the U.S. occupation group “Landscape Architects”. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics survey, published 2025.) In India, Professionals earn about ₹38,298 a month on average — around ₹4.6 lakh a year (government PLFS survey via ILOSTAT, occupation-family figure).
$79,870typical pay / year
19,600people in this work
$130,190+top 10% earn
₹4.6 lakha year in India (family avg)
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Analysing2
Analyze environmental impacts
+Assess the facade's environmental impacts around 120 Granville Street: survey soil health, drainage, and…
Analyze environmental impacts
+Assess the facade's environmental impacts around 120 Granville Street: survey soil health, drainage, and prevailing winds, list plant pest and chemical risks, estimate shading and heat gain for the next five years, and flag three mitigation measures with cost notes.
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Perform landscape inventories
+Carry out a landscape inventory for the courtyard at 120 Granville Street: record species, sizes, health…
Perform landscape inventories
+Carry out a landscape inventory for the courtyard at 120 Granville Street: record species, sizes, health issues, soil type, hardscape extents and fence lines, photograph representative specimens, and produce a prioritized list for maintenance and pest control.
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Negotiating1
Coordinate with clients
+Email Tomas and Elena a concise summary of facade options with attached material sample photos, list expected…
Coordinate with clients
+Email Tomas and Elena a concise summary of facade options with attached material sample photos, list expected lead times for each finish, propose a decision meeting Friday at 15:00 to lock finishes before contractor procurement, and request confirmations by Wednesday noon.
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Learning2
Design outdoor spaces
+Develop a concept layout for the north courtyard that integrates seasonal planting beds, permeable paving,…
Design outdoor spaces
+Develop a concept layout for the north courtyard that integrates seasonal planting beds, permeable paving, and a stepped seating wall; deliver a visual concept, plant palette and maintenance notes to the client for a Tuesday presentation.
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Develop green infrastructure and resource management strategies
+Prepare a strategy memo proposing rainwater capture, native planting swales, and a phased irrigation…
Develop green infrastructure and resource management strategies
+Prepare a strategy memo proposing rainwater capture, native planting swales, and a phased irrigation reduction plan tied to annual water savings targets; include cost estimates and an implementation timeline for the sustainability team.
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Make1
Create plans and drawings
+Produce full planning drawings for the King Street facade: site plan, elevations, sections at 1:50, material…
Create plans and drawings
+Produce full planning drawings for the King Street facade: site plan, elevations, sections at 1:50, material key, and glazing schedule; coordinate dimensions with structural engineer and deliver a print-ready set by next Thursday.
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The daily work14
Manage the work of subcontractors to ensure quality control.
+Manage the subcontractors on the facade fit-out at 122 King Street: inspect mock-ups, record nonconformances,…
Manage the work of subcontractors to ensure quality control.
+Manage the subcontractors on the facade fit-out at 122 King Street: inspect mock-ups, record nonconformances, require corrective actions with photos and close-out evidence within 48 hours, and report outstanding items to Marco the project manager by Friday.
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Develop marketing materials, proposals, or presentations to generate new work opportunities.
+Prepare a two-page proposal and one-slide presentation for the Riverside Apartments retrofit: outline facade…
Develop marketing materials, proposals, or presentations to generate new work opportunities.
+Prepare a two-page proposal and one-slide presentation for the Riverside Apartments retrofit: outline facade concept, materials, maintenance benefits, and three price bands, attach photos of past work and send to Ana in business development by next Tuesday.
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Research latest products, technology, or design trends to stay current in the field.
+Survey recent curtain wall, ventilated rainscreen and bioresponsive facade systems: compile supplier…
Research latest products, technology, or design trends to stay current in the field.
+Survey recent curtain wall, ventilated rainscreen and bioresponsive facade systems: compile supplier datasheets, three case studies with performance metrics, and a one-page trend summary for the design team meeting on Thursday.
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Develop specifications
+Write the facade specifications for the Northblock office: list materials, fixing methods, air and water…
Develop specifications
+Write the facade specifications for the Northblock office: list materials, fixing methods, air and water tightness requirements, maintenance access and approved mock-up acceptance criteria, and circulate to Simon for comment by Wednesday.
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Prepare cost estimates
+Produce a cost estimate for the proposed facade replacement at Parkview Tower: quantify materials, labour…
Prepare cost estimates
+Produce a cost estimate for the proposed facade replacement at Parkview Tower: quantify materials, labour hours, scaffold and traffic management, three supplier quotes, contingency at 8%, and submit the priced schedule to Lydia in estimating by Monday noon.
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Conduct site visits
+Carry out the site visit to Block C at 7am Wednesday: verify existing facade conditions against drawings,…
Conduct site visits
+Carry out the site visit to Block C at 7am Wednesday: verify existing facade conditions against drawings, photograph defects, measure anchor points, log safety concerns, and upload the field report to the project folder for Julian by end of day.
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Plan and develop interventions to produce desired outcomes
+Develop a staged facade intervention plan for 45 King Street to improve plant health and pest resilience:…
Plan and develop interventions to produce desired outcomes
+Develop a staged facade intervention plan for 45 King Street to improve plant health and pest resilience: list treatments, planting schedule, protective fencing, and soil chemistry actions that achieve full green cover within 18 months and pass the conservation officer's audit.
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Manage stormwater and erosion control measures
+Prepare a stormwater and erosion control scheme for the courtyard at 12 Market Lane: show temporary sediment…
Manage stormwater and erosion control measures
+Prepare a stormwater and erosion control scheme for the courtyard at 12 Market Lane: show temporary sediment fences, biofiltration planter locations, soil stabilization plant palette, and a maintenance timetable that prevents runoff to the basement during autumn storms.
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Lead multidisciplinary teams
+Lead the façade, structural, services and landscape leads in a half-day workshop next Tuesday to agree…
Lead multidisciplinary teams
+Lead the façade, structural, services and landscape leads in a half-day workshop next Tuesday to agree sequencing, tolerances and access for the cladding install, record decisions, assign owners and circulate minutes by end of day Wednesday.
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Develop preservation strategies
+Draft a preservation strategy for the historic façade by Friday: list priority defects, propose cleaning and…
Develop preservation strategies
+Draft a preservation strategy for the historic façade by Friday: list priority defects, propose cleaning and pest-control regimes, sequence interventions to avoid water ingress, and estimate labour and materials for the conservation contractor to tender.
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Research cultural landscape data
+Gather cultural landscape data for the site: compile historic maps, planting lists, previous pest-control…
Research cultural landscape data
+Gather cultural landscape data for the site: compile historic maps, planting lists, previous pest-control records and community-use notes into one dataset and highlight gaps and risks for Monday's design review.
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Review architectural and engineering contracts
+Review the architect and engineer contracts for the façade package this week, flag any ambiguous…
Review architectural and engineering contracts
+Review the architect and engineer contracts for the façade package this week, flag any ambiguous deliverables, liquidated damages clauses or insurance shortfalls, mark required changes and prepare a short memo for legal and procurement before Friday noon.
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Manage projects and resources
+Prepare the project and resource plan for the façade team: update schedule with current procurement lead…
Manage projects and resources
+Prepare the project and resource plan for the façade team: update schedule with current procurement lead times, allocate on-site supervision and specialist installers, model critical-path impacts and share a resource-loaded plan by close of business Thursday.
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Place plants, features, and structures
+Place proposed planting, screening and lightweight structure locations on the façade plan, check root and…
Place plants, features, and structures
+Place proposed planting, screening and lightweight structure locations on the façade plan, check root and maintenance access, specify pest-tolerant species and send a marked-up plan and maintenance notes to the landscape contractor by Tuesday.
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