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8 Reasons to Attend LABash 2026
The LABash Conference, a landscape architecture conference led by students, for students, is being held March 11-13, 2026 at The Ohio State University. Here are eight reason on why you should attend! 1. 1000 Trees Gallery – Nick Antonelli LABash invites you to experience a forest unlike any other you’ve seen before. Come to the LABash’s gallery space to see your tree standing among 1,000 others, each one a unique 96expression shaped by hands from across the continent. Guided by this year’s theme of cross-pollination, the installation brings together crafted model trees to form a whimsical, expressive, and evocative landscape that grows through shared creativity. These trees are much more than a collection of found material, they are subjective symbols of place, memory, and landscape....Read More
Beyond the Ramp: Designing for the Whole Play Space
By Jill Moore, inclusive play specialist, Landscape Structures Inc. When I roll into a new park, one of the first things I notice is whether inclusion ends at the ramp or if it extends to the entire space. Too often, I see beautiful playstructures that “meet the code,” but don’t truly invite everyone to participate. As a wheelchair user, going to the playground as a child frequently meant I was relegated to the sidelines. Now, as an inclusive play specialist and an advocate within the space, I get to see firsthand the impact of creating playgrounds that go beyond minimum requirements. The law sets the floor. As designers, planners, and advocates, we can reach for the ceiling. That perspective isn’t new at Landscape Structures. Back in 1993, our Cofounder Steve King, was appointed to the Fe...Read More
News You Can Mulch
Between tending to clients and designing site plans, to keeping up with professional development trends, it’s easy to lose track of the latest industry news. That’s why we rake the internet for the freshest information relating to landscape architecture, planning, gardening, and more–all for busy landscape architects and industry partners. Starting at Harvard and Falling for Your First Tree At Harvard, students are gathering wisdom from surprising mentors—trees. Why This Stairway That Would Connect SF Neighborhoods Has Been Unfinished for 10 Years Read why residents of Dogpatch and Potrero Hill say a completed outdoor stairway would be heaven. Here Are All 2026 Team USA Olympians With “Normal” Jobs While we feel accomplished when we reach our daily 10,000 steps, landscape archi...Read More
Accepting Nominations for Social Media Awards in Landscape Architecture 2025
Attention landscape architects! Are you a master of microclimates and Instagram reels? Is your social media marketing as sharp as your pruners? If so, we want to hear about it! Land8: Landscape Architects Network is proud to announce the 8th Annual Social Media Awards in Landscape Architecture, co-presented with the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA). Established as an online hub for landscape architecture professionals, Land8 has evolved into a vibrant international community, bringing together practicing landscape architects, enthusiasts, and learners eager to explore the field. At Land8, we appreciate the role that social media plays in amplifying the visibility of our profession; now we’re celebrating the industry leaders who light up our feeds. If you’re a fir...Read More
Residential Designers: What’s in Bloom for 2026?
As we welcome the new year, the crew at Land8 is reviewing our resolutions. Top among them: Connecting with our peers in the residential landscape architecture, design, architecture, horticulture fields, and beyond on their projects for the year ahead. What materials, techniques, tools, and cool gadgets do you hope to use in 2026? Weigh in below! Loading…
News You Can Mulch
Between tending to clients and designing site plans, to keeping up with professional development trends, it’s easy to lose track of the latest industry news. That’s why we rake the internet for the freshest information relating to landscape architecture, planning, gardening, and more–all for busy landscape architects and industry partners. Here’s the latest for the week of December 15, 2025. → Rare Talipot palm bloom continues in Rio as trees near end of life In a park in Brazil, several decades-old trees bloom simultaneously for the first and only time. → The Bay Area neighborhood most vulnerable to sea level rise is also sinking: “A right now problem” See how one California community is seeking solutions to address sea level rise. → Hilton Hea...Read More
Gifts for Landscape Architects, Designers, Gardeners, and More!
The holiday season is upon us! If you’re anything like us, it likely snuck up on you…again. Do you have someone in your life who loves landscape architecture? Whether they’re a professional designer or just a would-be gardener hoping to turn their black thumb a little greener, our friends at Landscape Architecture Magazine have your back. They asked over a dozen professional landscape architects and designers what they wished someone would gift them. See their recommendations after the jump. Then, tell us in the comments what’s on your holiday wish list! Landscape Architecture Magazine Gift Guide
ASLA 2026 Professional and Student Awards Call for Entries
Showcase the best of landscape architecture—ASLA’s 2026 Professional and Student Awards calls for entries are open. Professional Awards The ASLA Professional Awards honor the best built and unbuilt work worldwide. Submit early to save with tiered pricing: Early Bird deadline: January 9, 2026 ALL materials due (all professional entrants): February 6, 2026, 11:59 p.m. PST Recognition: Winners are celebrated at the ASLA 2026 Conference on Landscape Architecture and featured in Landscape Architecture Magazine. Professional Categories: General Design Residential Design Urban Design Analysis & Planning Communications Research Landmark Award ASLA/IFLA Global Impact Award Community Service and other special recognitions. Professional Awards Jury Chairs: General Design, Residential Desig...Read More
Spark Talks: Beyond the Classroom – Bridging Studio to Reality
ASLA invites landscape architecture students to join Spark Talks: Beyond the Classroom – Bridging Studio to Reality, a dynamic five-part webinar series designed to help bridge the gap between academic learning and professional practice. Starting on October 23, these short, engaging conversations bring together emerging professionals—many of whom were students not long ago—to share their experiences, lessons, and insights about transitioning into the workforce. Each session explores a different facet of post-graduate life. The series begins with “Office Life 101,” a high-level overview of what to expect after graduation, featuring voices from large firms, small studios, and public practice. Next, “Marketing Skills/Business Development” offers a behind-the-scenes look at how professio...Read More
The Top Six Things We Saw (and Heard!) at ASLA 2025
The American Society of Landscape Architects recently wrapped up its annual conference. New Orleans, its lush parks, as well as its unique mix of French, Spanish, Creole, and American architecture, provided the backdrop to show off our profession, share wisdom from established landscape architects (or as we like to call them, our new mentors), showcase new ideas from up-and-coming professionals, and bop to some truly amazing live music. While we had a blast exploring the city’s iconic neighborhoods, there’s more to New Orleans than Bourbon Street and beignets. Our feet may ache from all the walking, but our heads and hearts are buzzing with inspiration. Here are a few highlights from ASLA 2025. Appreciation for cultural landscapes: Cities are more than collections of buildings, streets...Read More
Eulo by Forms+Surfaces: Creating Space for Connection, Movement, and Pause
Rooted in biophilic principles, Eulo Seating & Planters by Forms+Surfaces offers a reimagined approach to outdoor placemaking. The collection brings together modularity, durability, and a material-driven design language to support spaces where people move, pause, and connect. Scalable elements, including backed and backless seating and integrated planters, adapt to a wide range of site conditions. Configurations can define social zones, aid wayfinding, or introduce natural moments of pause, all while responding to the flow of people and the surrounding environment. Each layout is designed to feel intuitive, emphasizing clarity and comfort in use. With FSC® certified hardwoods and recyclable aluminum at its core, Eulo reflects a material ethic grounded in sustainability and long-term pe...Read More
The Role of Landscape Architects in Roadway Design Projects
State Departments of Transportation (DOTs) employ landscape architects who often serve as the aesthetic “eye” for transportation construction projects, selecting colors and textures, developing seed mixes, and providing other expertise to help projects blend into the surrounding context. Many DOT landscape architects conduct visual resource clearances through the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process with the end goal of producing visual mitigation measures (see Visual Resources in the Practice of Landscape Architecture for more on this). This article is the first in a series that aims to outline gaps in visual mitigation guidance as well as provide opportunities and solutions to fill these gaps. The first gap that will be addressed is the disconnect between visual mitigation an...Read More