The Difference Between Landscape Design-Build and Landscape Architecture
When you’re ready to renovate your front or backyard you’ll find that you have a ton of professional options in sunny San Diego. But how do you know if you should hire a landscape design/build firm or a landscape architect? Is there any difference?
The answer is yes! There are a few key differences between landscape design/build and landscape architecture firms. Understanding how they compare can help you determine who you’ll need to hire for your project.
When it comes to residential outdoor living remodels, you typically do not need to hire a landscape architect. Landscape architects are essential when it comes to new construction or commercial projects. Full service landscape design/build companies like Deep Rooted Designs can help you with simple or complex outdoor living remodels and even assist with getting work permitted!
We’ll break down what a landscape architect does and how it technically compares to landscape design/build. If you have questions after reading this article and want to chat more, drop us a line!
Landscape Architect
In order to for someone to legally call themselves a landscape architect, they need to have a bachelor’s or master’s degrees in landscape architecture from a university. On top of this, landscape architects need to be licensed by the state in order to take on projects. Great landscape architects should have the proper training and experience to take on complex landscape construction projects. There are many residential and commercial types of projects that require an experienced landscape architect, to name a few:
-Commercial construction
-New home construction
-Solving complex elevation problems
-Custom swimming pools
-Designing or providing recommendations for electrical or plumbing lines
-Installing commercial driveways or parking areas
-Understanding code requirements and permits
-Complex grading or irrigation issues
Landscape Design/Build
A great landscape design/build firm will have an incredible eye for design, technical construction skills and expertise, and a thorough knowlege of local horticulture. Landscape design/build firms don’t have the same legal requirements that architecture classifications have, but you can’t trade keen skill and a great eye for design with a degree or license.
Landscape design/build firms can manage your outdoor remodel from start to finish. From concept to completion, these types of firms can build you the front or backyard of your dreams. They will consult with you to understand your goals and needs, provide landscape design renderings, and have a team of trusted professionals that can install several elements of landscape design/construction including:
-Decking
-Peroglas
-Walk-ways
-Custom patios
-Landscape horticulture
-Custom woodworking
-Fencing
-Lighting and Irrigation
-Synthetic turf
-& more
When you work with a company like Deep Rooted Designs, you work with full service landscape design/build professionals that can tackle complex construction projects and assist with the permitting process. If you’ve been considering an outdoor remodel and have questions about whether you need a landscape architect, please reach out to us. Our team is happy to help get you the information you need!