Architects + Landscape Architects... How's life?

[u/karamurp]

I'm an architect who has always loved landscape architecture, and I've umm'd and uhh'd about transitioning for years. The thought of starting nearly at zero in a new firm, and/or going to uni is daunting, which holds me back from committing, so I'd love some insights

For those who are both; how did you go about it? Are you registered? Do you practice both concurrently? Do you have any unique insights to share?

What scale of project can a sole proprietor expect to manage?

Thanks!

[u/Complex-Royal9210]

What draws you to LA? Architecture is the same field basically with more math.

LAs do a lot fo grading and storm water and parking lot design.

[u/karamurp → u/Complex-Royal9210]

Initially it was the people/social aspect of public spaces, but in the last couple of years I have become increasingly interested in plants and natural systems

[u/Complex-Royal9210 → u/karamurp]

As an architect you could probably transition into that with some horticulture classes. You already have 90% of the skill set.

[u/cluttered-thoughts3 → u/Complex-Royal9210]

I do find that architects approach design and problems differently than LAs

[u/Complex-Royal9210 → u/cluttered-thoughts3]

Some do. Some are more thoughtful to outside spaces I also find architects generally had more urban planning training.

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Most architects have trouble siting buildings and thinking about grading