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Land8 wrote a new post, Land8x8 Lightning Talk: The Texas Crossroads: Olmsted and '48 5 days, 3 hours ago

1848 was a momentous year in the Americas and Europe. Abolitionist movements gained traction in North America while revolutions swept across Germany, France, and other European states, and women agitated for the r […]

Land8 wrote a new post, Residential Design Trends 2026: Take the Industry Survey 2 weeks, 6 days ago

Residential Design Trends 2026: Your Feedback Counts!
From native planting and sustainable materials to outdoor kitchens, AI-assisted workflows, and climate-resilient landscapes, the practice of residential […]

Land8 wrote a new post, AI in Landscape Architecture 1 month ago

How the Profession is Navigating the Robot Revolution
Artificial intelligence (AI) has officially entered the landscape architecture studio. As a rendering tool, a writing and research assistant, and a […]

Land8 wrote a new post, The Recreation Boom Is Real; the Missing Piece Is Getting Around Without a Car 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Rural towns are making a strategic pivot: build an outdoor recreation economy that can steady local livelihoods when extractive industries swing from boom to bust. In Utah, places like Vernal and Richfield are […]

Land8 wrote a new post, Reflecting Pool Protests 2 months ago

What changes on the National Mall say about preservation vs renovation
The Reflecting Pool “is one of the most iconic structures in the United States, and is an integral part of ‘one of the important axes in t […]

Land8 wrote a new post, How to Hack the ASLA 2026 Education Schedule for Real-World ROI 2 months, 1 week ago

Let’s be honest: At a conference as big as ASLA, the “analysis paralysis” is real. Between the field sessions, the EXPO floor, and a massive list of education sessions, it’s easy to end up with a schedule that loo […]

Land8 wrote a new post, Meet the Winners of the 2025 Land8 Social Media Awards 3 months ago

The results are in.

LAND8, in partnership with the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA), is proud to announce the winners of the 8th Annual Social Media Awards in Landscape Architecture—recognizing t […]

Land8 wrote a new post, Why Landscape Architects Should Champion Nature Play in Design 3 months, 2 weeks ago

By Leah Romero with Dr. Suzanne Quinn
Across parks, schools, and neighborhoods, communities are asking for outdoor spaces that do more than satisfy a minimum standard. They want places that enrich daily life, […]

Land8 wrote a new post, Eight Reasons Why LABash 2026 Left Us Buzzing 3 months, 3 weeks ago

LABash 2026 recently convened at The Ohio State University (TOSU). This year’s theme, “Cross-Pollinate,” reflected what materialized in real life—landscape architects exchanging ideas, listening as much as they ta […]

Land8 wrote a new post, Aluminum Landscape Edging and Restraints 4 months ago

There are many choices when it comes to landscape edging, including wood, steel, concrete, and plastic how¬ever aluminum outperforms them all. Aluminum has a high strength-to-weight ratio. It is lightweight, very […]

Land8 wrote a new post, Spring Forward: Four Must-Attend Events to Fuel Your Landscape Architecture Career 4 months ago

The transition from studio culture to professional practice is one of the most exhilarating—and occasionally overwhelming—chapters of a landscape architect’s career. As an emerging professional, you’re learnin […]

Land8 wrote a new post, Beyond the Ramp: Designing for the Whole Play Space 4 months, 4 weeks ago

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 […]

Land8 wrote a new post, News You Can Mulch 5 months, 1 week ago

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 inf […]

Land8 wrote a new post, Contributors Wanted! Join the Land8 Content Team 5 months, 2 weeks ago

The network for landscape architects needs you! At Land8, we have built a digital home where landscape architecture conversations flourish. As our community grows, we are looking for new voices—experts, pr […]

Land8 wrote a new post, Accepting Nominations for Social Media Awards in Landscape Architecture 2025 6 months ago

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 […]

Land8 wrote a new post, Residential Designers: What’s in Bloom for 2026? 7 months ago

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, a […]

Land8 wrote a new post, News You Can Mulch 7 months ago

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 […]

Land8 wrote a new post, Gifts for Landscape Architects, Designers, Gardeners, and More! 7 months, 1 week ago

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 […]