Professional Qualification for and Core Means of Landscape Architects in China

Abstract

Contemporary Landscape Architecture has not become an applied discipline with mature market and well-defined social responsibility since its establishment in China. To address the issues that have long hindered the development, education, and public perception of Landscape Architecture, this article points out the required professional core means of landscape architects, and proposes five suggestions for their professional qualifications, including having knowledge about relevant laws, being familiar with relevant standards and norms, having empathy for users and professional common sense, having professional competency, and complying with professional ethics and accepting industry self-regulation. For the future of this profession, the promulgation of The Barrier-Free Environment Creation Law of the People’s Republic of China offers an opportunity for landscape architects to establish their irreplaceable role for the society.

Keywords

Landscape Architecture / Professional Qualification / Professional Core Means / Barrier-Free Living Environment Creation / Professional Ethics

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