The landscape architecture school at Academy of Art University provides students with the design and technical content and skills to enter the profession of landscape architecture and to create beautiful, viable, and innovative outdoor places both here at home and around the globe. You’ll learn the multiplicity of opportunities available in the profession and gain the skills and tools to help you succeed.
Landscape Architecture is the perfect combination of art and science, urban and rural, living systems and sculptural form, historical precedent, and innovative vision. It is the profession of the future.
It’s estimated that by the mid 21st century, more than two-thirds of the world’s population will be living in cities. This generation of landscape architects will need to devote themselves to planning and designing healthy cities by creating stronger connections between people and the natural world. Check out the video that provides an overview of the School of Landscape Architecture and discover how the Academy of Art University will prepare you for a successful and gratifying career in landscape architecture.
Our revolutionary online courses provide the same rigorous education that we offer on campus with greater flexibility. Our online programs are purpose-built to deliver art and design courses. Study on your own time, at your own pace. Combine online and on-site classes.
A reimagined Ridge Lane in San Francisco’s Ingleside neighborhood is the latest addition to the city’s 132 street parks. Design for the project was contributed by Academy of Art University School of Landscape Architecture student Nahal Sohbati (2017 MFA alum). Check out her project!
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The latest in software and equipment is essential to preparing you to enter the work force, which is why we keep up with current advancements in the technology and industry practices that affect landscape architecture. Whatever the pros are doing and whatever the pros are using is what you will find in our classrooms and studios.
Our instructors are practicing professionals who represent some of the leading landscape architecture firms in the world. They bring their expertise, knowledge, and networking opportunities directly into our classrooms.
See how Jason Jeon used his knowledge of virtual reality to bring his Landscape Architecture graduate thesis to life.
As one of the top art and design schools in the country, Academy of Art University landscape architecture graduates have a range of opportunities to choose from. Our facilities, faculty, and hands-on learning approach are designed to provide you with the tools you need to succeed as a landscape architect. VIEW ALL CAREERS
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