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Landscape for a Better Future

An interview with
landscape architect Thomas A. Lockett

The Leaf-let interviews Thomas A. Lockett, Fellow of the American Society of Landscape Architecture, landscape architect, owner and principal partner of Land Images Landscape Architects, and instructor at the UCLA Extension Landscape Architecture Program.

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Leaf-let: What major changes have you seen within the landscape architecture industry within the last decade?

Thomas Lockett: The role of landscape architects is definitely broadening as is their academic preparation. Specialty areas such as historic preservation, environmental planning and sustainability are becoming more commonplace. The other noticeable change in the last decade is the amount of time, energy and dollars being spent on bureaucratic approvals, public meetings, etc. These activities eat up an enormous amount of time, which makes all of our services substantially more expensive to the end-user.

LL: What do you think the future holds in terms of government regulations, environmental protection concerns (erosion control, native seeding, etc.), and a landscape architect’s obligations as opposed to artistic vision?

TL: I think my previous answer addresses a portion of this. Obviously, a landscape architect’s obligations are based upon the scope of services and knowledge that he or she represents as expertise. Therefore, it can be different for each individual.

LL: As a UCLA Extension instructor, do you see a difference in goals, attitudes or other aspects of your current crop (pardon the pun) of landscape architecture students compared to past students?

TL: My sense is that most of our students want to be designers. That said, it does appear that a larger percentage than in the past have interest in a broader definition of the profession. Also, because of this breadth, it is possible for us, as educators, to encourage students to move in the direction in which they demonstrate the most potential.

LL: Of the subjects you cover in your classes, which generate the most interest or enthusiasm among your students?

TL: Exploration of Design Theory and Principals.

LL: What is your best advice to new landscape architects?

TL: Keep your eyes, ears and mind open and make sure you’re having fun!

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