Part of our profession’s problem perception due to lacking participation. By this, I mean. Too few Landscape Architects are taking leadership professions. Generally, we are an apathetic bunch. I see too few LAs particiapting in public forums, involved in politics (even local politics) or residing on boards (Architectural Review Boards, Planning Commissions, etc.). I am on the Central Calif Coast Chapter of the USGBC and until recently I was the only LEED AP in my county that was a LA. LEED is “the best” way to insure our involvment early and before it is too late AND it is a requirement of the LEED process.
Landscape Architect’s GET INVOLVED!!! We are already outnumbered by Engineers, Architects and contractors. If we don’t put ourselves in a visiable position we accept the default. That default is being defined by others as “landscapers”, “gardeners”, etc. You know the drill.
In other words, the squeeky wheel gets the grease… Stand up. Be heard. Get recognized!
