Landscape Architecture Software Education and Training

Landscape architecture software education and training is available from various resources

By Renee Baumgardner

Landscape architecture software allows landscape architects, engineers and planners the ability to visually convey project information to their audience. Instead of describing a “finished project” from standard black and white architectural drawings and forcing their audience to visualize what the result will be, landscape architectural software allows designers to portray features such as structures, vegetation, ponds, walkways and parking areas in a 3D format.

Methods of learning about 3D Landscape Architecture software and its application include:

1. Training provided by manufacturers or distributors of landscape architect software.

2. Completing landscape architecture software education and training at an educational institution.

3. Completing landscape architecture software education and training in a self-study environment.

Receive landscape architecture software education and training from product manufacturers

Training provided by manufacturers of professional landscaping software helps guarantee that users learn how to utilize specific features of particular landscape architecture software properly. When selecting professional landscape design software, make sure the manufacturer (or distributor) has support and training resources that will be available to you once you purchase their product.
Try: Land F/X is a 3D architecture software manufacturer that provides instructor led classes at onsite and regional training locations. In addition, users may learn how to utilize the Land F/X landscape architecture software at their own pace through tutorials. CadSoft is a 3-D Landscape Architecture software program that offers videos and online custom training classes so users can master the software at their own pace. Those individuals opting for an instructor-led environment may participate in a webinar or onsite training session.

Complete landscape architecture software education and training at an educational institution.

Educational institutions may offer professional landscape architecture software courses that are not only economical, but may also accommodate the schedules of individuals working full time jobs by offering evening or weekend classes.
Try: The University of California Berkley’s branch of continuing education offers AutoCad for Landscape Architecture classes. In addition to gaining knowledge with landscaping architect software, one may apply the credits earned in these classes towards the completion of their Landscape Architecture Certificate Program. Philadelphia University’s School of Architecture also provides courses focusing on landscaping architecture software.

Complete landscape architecture software education and training in a self-study environment

Self-study books provide an opportunity for individuals to learn software for landscape architecture at their own pace.
Try: Google SketchUp, a landscape architecture design software, is available in a self-study text. For those who are new to AutoCad, Autocad 2009 and AutoCAD LT 2009: No Experience Required can instruct them on the necessary fundamentals that will help ensure their success with landscape architecture software.

Conventions provide excellent opportunities to see product demonstrations of the latest in 3D landscape architecture software and possibly receive discounted prices on software. Ask demonstrators for a brief training.

Landscape Architecture Software Education and Training