Landscape Architecture

Landscape architecture reconciles human and natural processes in the spaces outside the building, whether public or private, large or small, new or reclaimed.

We use expertise and knowledge of design and ecology to plan our external environments across the spectrum of urban, rural and natural that impact our lives both physically and psychologically.

Landscape architecture is a true mix of many elements that shape our places, and plays an important role in our experience of living, from neighbourhoods, to city squares, urban forests, parks, streets, gardens, and green infrastructure.

At the Melbourne School of Design, our curriculum is underpinned by a strong grounding in design, ecology and urbanism. These strengths are paralleled by a comprehensive history and theory stream encompassing contemporary landscape architecture, architecture and urban design theory, and cross cultural issues, including indigenous perspective for sustainable societies.

Our studios develop strong interdisciplinary understanding, excellent communication skills, critical thinking and the ability to use resources, materials and technologies to develop responsible and ecologically sound and novel design solutions.

Programs

Undergraduate

Undergraduate study in Landscape Architecture is taught through the Bachelor of Design.

Study the Bachelor of Design (Landscape Architecture major)

Graduate

Find out about the coursework and research programs in Landscape Architecture:

• Master of Landscape Architecture
• Master of Urban and Cultural Heritage
• Graduate research programs

Researchers

• 
  A/Prof Amanda Achmadi, Associate Professor in Architectural Design
• 
  Dr Behnaz Avazpour, Postdoctoral Research Associate
• 
  Dr Siqing Chen, Senior Lecturer in Landscape Architecture
• 
  Professor Alexander Felson, Elisabeth Murdoch Chair of Landscape Architecture
• 
  Professor Ray Green, Professor in Landscape Architecture and Heritage
• 
  A/Prof Margaret Grose, Associate Professor in Landscape Architecture
• 
  Dr Thanh Ho, Postdoctoral Research Fellow
• 
  Dr Nano Langenheim, Assistant Dean Technology
• 
  A/Prof Andrew Saniga, Associate Professor in Landscape Architecture, Planning and Urbanism
• 
  Dr Sidh Sintusingha, Senior Lecturer in Landscape Architecture
• 
  A/Prof Jillian Walliss, Associate Professor in Landscape Architecture
• 
  Wendy Walls, Lecturer in Landscape Architectural Design