sESSION B2-A An architect, an engineer, and a landscape architect walk into a bar…How Collaboration Improves Project Designs
Landscape architects serve a significant and growing role in multidisciplinary design projects. As collaboration increases among landscape architecture professionals, civil engineers, and architects, the benefits to both the built and natural environments increase exponentially. The results are especially clear for urban infill and planning projects, streetscapes, parks and recreation, and campus/institutional work. By teaming with civil engineers, landscape architects can bring resiliency and sustainability as well as aesthetic designs to infrastructure and community space designs. Innovative solutions incorporating water-sensitive design and green infrastructure can yield these long-term benefits. Additionally, the synergy of stormwater engineering and creative landscaping can harden outdoor environments against climate extremes while also showcasing natural beauty. Partnerships with architects not only allow for the seamless blending of the built footprint with the ecological one, but also allow each professional to consider the interconnectedness of design ideas and outcomes to create both an experience and a result that is lasting and memorable. This holistic relationship among creatives is especially beneficial in urban environments where space is limited and the need for a compelling natural experience is paramount. Much as a collaborative design team can create an inspiring project, we hope that the joint perspectives of a landscape architect, civil engineer, and architect can provide unique and valuable insight to panel attendees.
Learning Objective:
Discover strategies to develop collaborative teaming relationships; promote creative collaboration with diverse teams
Explore how collaborative teaming relationships provide tangible benefits on projects and deliver a positive impact for communities and clients
Interact with design professionals with experience on collaborative projects, including asking questions about challenges and hearing examples of effective solutions
Panel discussion