http://www.gaplanning.com/landscape-architect-athens/ Another in our How To series - this time on the 4 key guidelines to keep in mind when choosing a landscape architect. Athens Ga is our home-base, but these recommendations are good to keep in mind whereever you are planning your landscape architecture project. We are: Williams & Associates 2470 Daniells Bridge Road Bldg 100, Suite 161 Athens, Georgia 30606 (706) 310-0400

2. Hello, Williams and Associates here again.
We are an Athens, Georgia based
engineering firm and here’s another tip
from our
“How to” series.

3. Today I’ll be sharing some four key
guidelines for choosing a landscape
architect…

4. OK, let’s get started…

5. Landscape Architecture is a field that lives
between the worlds of design and function
as it deals with a number of areas… from
planting design, to storm water
management, to small garden design, to
large city master planning, and more….

6. So when choosing the proper Landscape
Architect for your next project, it’s important to
ask about several important areas, including
their:
• licensing and insurance
• specialization
• past projects
• abilities and/or limitations.

7. OK, let’s go through these…

8. 1. Licensing and Insurance

9. One of the first things to ask when
choosing a Landscape Architect is to verify
that they are licensed as well as properly
insured. Knowing that the Landscape
Architect has a professional license is the
obvious first step in making sure that
they’re minimally qualified to take on your
project.

10. Plus, it’s important to know if that individual
is licensed in the state, as some projects
must be permitted through a local agency.

11. 2. Specialization

12. With professional licensing and proper
insurance laying a strong foundation for a
new business relationship, you can then
look at the Landscape Architect’s specific
skills.

13. Most Landscape Architects will have a
general grasp of most fields, but they
usually specialize in certain things. So, ask
around and find someone who really
focuses on your specific type of project.

14. 3. Style

15. Along with a Landscape Architect’s special
areas of expertise, it’s important to
understand the professional’s aesthetic or
personal style.

16. A well rounded Landscape Architect is a
blend of engineer and artist, but like with
any artist, individual style shapes the work.
So, what we recommend is that you look
over their past body of work so you can
decide whether their style agrees with your
vision.

17. 4. Resources and Timeliness

18. Finally, you need to know what your
Landscape Architect can deliver.

19. While it may be obvious that you’re hiring someone
to develop ideas and concepts and present them in
drawings and renderings, understanding the
professional’s available personnel and company
resources and limitations can be critical to ensuring
that your project is designed and possibly built on-
time and correctly.

20. In other words, ask for references that can vouch
for the Landscape Architect’s ability to finish a job
in a timely manner.

21. So there you have it!
The Top 4 Things
we recommend you look for in a
Landscape Architect…

22. Good luck in your selection process, and if
you’re ever in Athens, stop by and see us.

23. Until next time, all the best from