Reply To: What skills do landscape architecture firms need?

I agree with all above.

You’ll be doing a lot of sections, plans, and putting together presentation packages for all phases of design. So you need to be able to follow direction well, and have the courage to jump right in and start making whatever they want you to do. That involves having the right technical skills (digital or hand depending on the office standard) and enough practice to know what works well and what doesn’t. Research the office you like, see what they do, and try to produce equal or better quality… if you think you’re work can belong on their website then you’ll be a good fit for that office. So while you’re in school make yourself very busy and keep practicing your skills till it becomes effortless. But don’t forget to live a little 😉