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Southern California’s stormwater challenges are creating new opportunities for landscape architects to rethink how cities are built. The SoCal Grey to Green Conference takes place on Thursday, December 3, 2026, i […]

In a climate reality defined by increasing extreme heat, longer exposure periods, and escalating UV risks, protecting public health, safety, and wellness is critical. But when utility lines, immature canopies, […]

Design can help people find belonging in a landscape—or confront the painful history embedded in a place. In this Land8x8 Lightning Talk, architect Dennis Chiessa, founder of ch_studio, explores two projects t […]

By Maglin

The Ogden Harvest Table from Maglin lets designers choose the seating, the materials, and the length, one section at a time.

Some of the best conversations happen over lunch outside. A riverside […]

By Sarah Lisiecki, Communications & Education Manager, BCI Burke

Parks improve community health by encouraging physical activity, supporting mental well-being, reducing social isolation, and creating […]

Landscape architects are valued for transforming the land. But a recent Land8x8 Lightning Talk by Landon Bell, RLA, ASLA, shows how landscape architects can transform the ways that corporations build safe, […]

By Alyssa Torrance, CLARB

If you’re weighing whether to pursue licensure, the decision often comes down to a single question: Is it worth the time and cost? The data and the career outcomes say […]

By Ethan Wu

On September 23, 2025, landscape architecture lost one of its most consequential voices. Kongjian Yu, FASLA, died at age 62 in a small plane crash in Brazil’s Pantanal wetlands, where he was w […]

Coming to Los Angeles for ASLA 2026? Stay for the Wrap Party! Land8 is proud to announce that we’re partnering with the American Society of Landscape Architects to host the Wrap Party for ASLA 2026.

Join us a […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]