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How exposed to AI is a Landscape Architect?

Of the 19 tasks O*NET lists for landscape architects, 1 could be done in half the time with a chat window today. 6 cannot be sped up at all. Here is which.

Exposure means published research judged an AI could halve the time a task takes, at the same quality. It does not mean the task stops needing a person. How to read this

Also called
AP BD+C (Accredited Professional in Building Design and Construction)Golf Course ArchitectLand PlannerLandscape ArchitectLandscape DesignerLandscape PlannerPark PlannerPlannerProfessional Landscape Architect (PLA)Project Landscape Architect
Reachable today Needs software built first Cannot be sped up
19
tasks rated for this occupation
100%
hold a degree, from a survey of 20
17k
people do this job in the US
28 of 56
least protected in architecture and engineering

Every task, and what AI can do with it

These are O*NET's task statements for this occupation, exactly as written, sorted into the three bands by the ratings behind this report. Nothing has been reworded.

Reachable with a chat window today

1
  • Provide follow-up consultations for clients to ensure landscape designs are maturing or developing as planned

Only with software built on top

12
  • Prepare graphic representations or drawings of proposed plans or designs
  • Integrate existing land features or landscaping into designs
  • Analyze data on conditions such as site location, drainage, or structure location for environmental reports or landscaping plans
  • Manage the work of subcontractors to ensure quality control
  • Prepare site plans, specifications, or cost estimates for land development
  • Create landscapes that minimize water consumption such as by incorporating drought-resistant grasses or indigenous plants
  • Develop planting plans to help clients garden productively or to achieve particular aesthetic effects
  • Collaborate with architects or related professionals on whole building design to maximize the aesthetic features of structures or surrounding land and to improve energy efficiency
  • Prepare conceptual drawings, graphics, or other visual representations of land areas to show predicted growth or development of land areas over time
  • Design and integrate rainwater harvesting or gray and reclaimed water systems to conserve water into building or land designs
  • Research latest products, technology, or design trends to stay current in the field
  • Identify and select appropriate sustainable materials for use in landscape designs, such as recycled wood or recycled concrete boards for structural elements or recycled tires for playground bedding

Cannot be sped up

6
  • Confer with clients, engineering personnel, or architects on landscape projects
  • Inspect landscape work to ensure compliance with specifications, evaluate quality of materials or work, or advise clients or construction personnel
  • Develop marketing materials, proposals, or presentations to generate new work opportunities
  • Present project plans or designs to public stakeholders, such as government agencies or community groups
  • Collaborate with estimators to cost projects, create project plans, or coordinate bids from landscaping contractors
  • Inspect proposed sites to identify structural elements of land areas or other important site information, such as soil condition, existing landscaping, or the proximity of water management facilities
What this does not say

This is not a prediction about your job

Nobody surveyed an employer. Tasks are counted equally, so a percentage here is a share of the list rather than a share of your week. And the ratings were made in 2023, which makes every figure a floor rather than a ceiling.

It must never be used to select anyone for redundancy. The full limits are here.

Where to go next

This is the standard task list for the title. The useful next question is which of the tasks you actually do should go near AI, and which should not.

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Exposure ratings from Eloundou, Manning, Mishkin and Rock, GPTs are GPTs: Labor market impact potential of LLMs, Science 384, 1306–1308, 2024, used under the MIT licence. This page includes information from the O*NET Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. People Team AI has modified all or some of this information. USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications. Employment figures from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.