# Landscape Architects > Plan and design land areas for projects such as parks and other recreational facilities, airports, highways, hospitals, schools, land subdivisions, and commercial, industrial, and residential sites. - Code: 17-1012.00 (O*NET-SOC; SOC 2018 17-1012) - Family: [Architecture & Engineering](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations#family-17), one of its 59 occupations - Tasks: 19 tasks (19 core) - Page: https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/17-1012.00 - JSON: https://foundation.org.ai/data/tasks/17-1012.00.json ## What the work is made of 1. Prepare graphic representations or drawings of proposed plans or designs. Core task · Task 18470 · Rated by 28 occupational experts, August 2021 2. Confer with clients, engineering personnel, or architects on landscape projects. Core task · Task 20369 · Rated by 28 occupational experts, August 2021 3. Integrate existing land features or landscaping into designs. Core task · Task 20375 · Rated by 28 occupational experts, August 2021 4. Inspect landscape work to ensure compliance with specifications, evaluate quality of materials or work, or advise clients or construction personnel. Core task · Task 20373 · Rated by 28 occupational experts, August 2021 5. Analyze data on conditions such as site location, drainage, or structure location for environmental reports or landscaping plans. Core task · Task 20371 · Rated by 28 occupational experts, August 2021 6. Develop marketing materials, proposals, or presentations to generate new work opportunities. Core task · Task 20372 · Rated by 28 occupational experts, August 2021 7. Manage the work of subcontractors to ensure quality control. Core task · Task 20376 · Rated by 28 occupational experts, August 2021 8. Present project plans or designs to public stakeholders, such as government agencies or community groups. Core task · Task 20374 · Rated by 28 occupational experts, August 2021 9. Prepare site plans, specifications, or cost estimates for land development. Core task · Task 20370 · Rated by 28 occupational experts, August 2021 10. Create landscapes that minimize water consumption such as by incorporating drought-resistant grasses or indigenous plants. Core task · Task 19598 · Rated by 28 occupational experts, August 2021 11. Develop planting plans to help clients garden productively or to achieve particular aesthetic effects. Core task · Task 20379 · Rated by 28 occupational experts, August 2021 12. Collaborate with estimators to cost projects, create project plans, or coordinate bids from landscaping contractors. Core task · Task 20380 · Rated by 28 occupational experts, August 2021 13. Inspect proposed sites to identify structural elements of land areas or other important site information, such as soil condition, existing landscaping, or the proximity of water management facilities. Core task · Task 20378 · Rated by 28 occupational experts, August 2021 14. Collaborate with architects or related professionals on whole building design to maximize the aesthetic features of structures or surrounding land and to improve energy efficiency. Core task · Task 19597 · Rated by 28 occupational experts, August 2021 15. Prepare conceptual drawings, graphics, or other visual representations of land areas to show predicted growth or development of land areas over time. Core task · Task 20381 · Rated by 28 occupational experts, August 2021 16. Design and integrate rainwater harvesting or gray and reclaimed water systems to conserve water into building or land designs. Core task · Task 19599 · Rated by 28 occupational experts, August 2021 17. Research latest products, technology, or design trends to stay current in the field. Core task · Task 20377 · Rated by 28 occupational experts, August 2021 18. Provide follow-up consultations for clients to ensure landscape designs are maturing or developing as planned. Core task · Task 20382 · Rated by 28 occupational experts, August 2021 19. Identify and select appropriate sustainable materials for use in landscape designs, such as recycled wood or recycled concrete boards for structural elements or recycled tires for playground bedding. 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