American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA)

Landscape architects create healthy, safe, and beautiful outdoor places for everyone. As STEM professionals, they combine science and design to make our communities better places to live, work, and play.

Becoming a landscape architect requires years of education and experience, as well as passing a national exam. They have licenses—just like doctors and engineers—to keep people safe. Learn more (PDF).

Founded in 1899, the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) is the professional association for landscape architects in the United States, with nearly 15,000 members. Landscape architects lead the planning, design, and management of healthy, equitable, safe, and resilient environments.

ASLA has 49 chapters representing all 50 states and U.S. territories, in addition to 81 student chapters and seven student affiliate chapters. ASLA members are in 57 countries.