ASLAAmerican Society of Landscape Architects

About ASLAFounded in 1899, ASLA is the national professional association representing the landscape architectureprofession. Beginning with 11 original members, ASLA has grown to more than 18,000 members, 48 professional chapters, and 64 student chapters representing all 50 states, U.S. territories, and 42 countriesaround the world. ASLA promotes the landscape architecture profession and advances the practicethrough advocacy, education, communication, and fellowship. The Society’s mission is to lead, to educate,and to participate in the careful stewardship, wise planning, and artful design of our cultural and natural environments.

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Join the premier organization for landscape architecture professionals.

Join ASLA and Strengthen theLandscape Architect’s Voice

Join the premier organizationfor landscape architecture professionals. Become amember at www.asla.org orcall 1-888-999-ASLA (2752).

On the Cover:

Top left: Photograph by Jimena Martignoni

Top right: ASLA Honor Award Recipient, Red Ribbon Park

by Turenscape (photograph by Kongjian Yu, Cao Yang)

Bottom left: Photograph by Chuck Choi

Bottom right: Photograph by Bruce KatzASLA Honor Award Recipient, Bassil Mountain Escape

by Vladimir Djurovic Landscape Architecture (photograph by Geraldine Bruneel)

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ASLAAmerican Society of Landscape Architects

About ASLAFounded in 1899, ASLA is the national professional association representing the landscape architectureprofession. Beginning with 11 original members, ASLA has grown to more than 18,000 members, 48 professional chapters, and 64 student chapters representing all 50 states, U.S. territories, and 42 countriesaround the world. ASLA promotes the landscape architecture profession and advances the practicethrough advocacy, education, communication, and fellowship. The Society’s mission is to lead, to educate,and to participate in the careful stewardship, wise planning, and artful design of our cultural and natural environments.

t Printed with soy inks on recycled paper by a carbon neutral printing facility.

Join the premier organization for landscape architecture professionals.

Join ASLA and Strengthen theLandscape Architect’s Voice

Join the premier organizationfor landscape architecture professionals. Become amember at www.asla.org orcall 1-888-999-ASLA (2752).

On the Cover:

Top left: Photograph by Jimena Martignoni

Top right: ASLA Honor Award Recipient, Red Ribbon Park

by Turenscape (photograph by Kongjian Yu, Cao Yang)

Bottom left: Photograph by Chuck Choi

Bottom right: Photograph by Bruce KatzASLA Honor Award Recipient, Bassil Mountain Escape

by Vladimir Djurovic Landscape Architecture (photograph by Geraldine Bruneel)

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Full ASLA Member* A full member has graduated from an accredited landscape architectureprogram or a program recognized bythe Society and/or is licensed to practice landscape architecture andhas three or more years of professionalexperience.

Associate ASLA Member* An associate member has graduatedfrom an accredited landscape archi-tecture program or a program recog-nized by the Society and has less thanthree years of professional experience.National dues are discounted the firstthrough third years of membership.After the third year of membership,associate members are automaticallyupgraded to full membership.

International ASLA MemberAn international member is a land-scape architect residing outside theU.S. and its possessions, Canada,Mexico, and the islands of theCaribbean.

Affiliate ASLA Member*An affiliate member does not have adegree in landscape architecture and is not licensed to practice landscapearchitecture, but is employed in a relat-ed field such as planning, design, orconstruction or provides products orservices to the landscape architectureprofession.

Student ASLA MemberA student member is enrolled in anaccredited landscape architecture pro-gram or a program recognized by theSociety leading to an undergraduate orgraduate degree or certificate in land-scape architecture.

Student Affiliate ASLA MemberA student affiliate member is enrolled in a nonaccredited landscape architectureprogram or a related course of study, or may be considering a career in land-scape architecture.

Corporate ASLA MemberAny company that supplies landscapearchitecture products or services is eligible for corporate membership,which includes one free Affiliate ASLAmembership (and chapter dues) for anindividual company representative andmany marketing benefits.

* Chapter dues are required for U.S.members in these categories at a costdetermined by each chapter.

ASLA Membership Categories

Members of ASLA receive the following

benefits free of charge:

• ASLA membership designation

• Landscape Architecture, the monthly magazine of ASLA

• LAND Online, the biweekly e-newsletter

• One Professional Practice Network (additionalnetworks available at a nominal charge)

• The ASLA Business Quarterly, the economic outlook for the profession, delivered every three months

• Access to the Professional Practice Resource Center and research services

• Landscape Architecture Technical Information Series

• JobLink résumé posting

Members receive substantial

discounts on:

• ASLA Annual Meeting and EXPO registration fees

• JobLink job postings

• Award entry fees

• LARE preparation courses

• Use of the ASLA Standard Form Contract forProfessional Services

• National Salary and Business Indicators surveys

• LANDCADD, ESRI, and Vectorworks Landmarksoftware

• Liability insurance

• Dell computers, car rentals, and many other valuable products and services

Demonstrate Your Commitment toLandscape Architecture

Members of the Society are proud to use their “ASLA”membership suffix after their names to denote theircommitment to the highest ethical standards of theprofession and to the careful stewardship, wise plan-ning, and artful design of our cultural and natural envi-ronments. This exclusive credential shows educatorsand prospective employers that you have met ASLA’smembership requirements and are affiliated with thepremier professional association for landscape archi-tects—an important competitive edge.

Network with Landscape ArchitectureLeaders

Join one of the 17 Professional Practice Networks

(PPNs) to connect with colleagues with similar practiceinterests—your first PPN membership is free and addi-tional memberships are available for a nominal cost.Save up to 60 percent on registration for the ASLAAnnual Meeting and EXPO, the largest gathering oflandscape architecture professionals in the world. Stayon top of the news with LAND Online, ASLA’s bi-weeklye-newsletter, and the Dirt, ASLA’s blog on landscapearchitecture in the media. Participate in the ASLA

Advocacy Network to connect with your elected officials at the state and federal levels and help shape

public policy issues.

Access the Latest ProfessionalResources

Members consistently rank ASLA’s Landscape

Architecture magazine among the top benefits ofmembership. Browse jobs, internships, and fellowshipsand post your résumé for free on JobLink. Access theProfessional Practice Resource Center and researchservices by a professional librarian at no cost. ASLAprovides courses throughout the year to prepareemerging professionals to pass the Landscape

Architecture Registration Examination. The ASLA

Business Quarterly, the annual Graduating StudentSurvey, and the biannual National Salary Survey providea comprehensive outlook on the landscape architecturemarket, jobs, and salaries in different areas of thecountry.

Lead Sustainable Change in theIndustry and Beyond

Landscape architects have been committed to sustain-ability for more than 100 years, and ASLA is leading thedesign and construction industry to promote regenera-

tive practices. In 2006, ASLA built a green roof on itsheadquarters building in Washington, D.C., to positionthe profession at the forefront of this sustainable

building technology. Thousands of visitors tour the roof each year and an interactive web-based

education program provides virtual visits for those who can’t come in person. ASLA is collaborating ondevelopment of the Sustainable Sites Initiative.

By providing metrics for rating the sustainability of awide variety of planned sites—much like the U.S. GreenBuilding Council’s LEED® rating system provides forbuildings—sustainable design can extend beyond structures and maximize site performance.

Raise Awareness of the Profession

Raising the visibility of the profession of landscapearchitecture is ASLA’s top priority. The Society focuses on increasing recognition for the professionwithin the design and construction industry, with public officials, and with the general public. A specialemphasis is placed on building awareness of the value of hiring a landscape architecture professional. Theannual awards program illustrates the remarkable workprofessionals and students are creating in all areas ofpractice. National Landscape Architecture Month iscelebrated each April with public outreach activitiesacross the country. Since ASLA increased its focus onpublic awareness six years ago, print media coverage

of the profession has grown by more than 70 percentand television coverage has improved tenfold.

To create a stronger profession—ASLA needs YOU Join ASLA today to become a partof this important effort. For moreinformation about membership andits benefits, visit www.asla.org orcall 1-888-999-ASLA (2752).

Five compelling reasons you shouldjoin ASLA today:

Membership Benefits

Join the premier organization for landscapearchitecture professionals. Complete and return the enclosed application or call ASLA MemberServices today at 888-999-ASLA (2752).

Photograph by Jérôme GALLAND/ALEPH

ASLA Honor Award Recipient, Altamira Ranch

by Marmol Radziner and Associates (photograph by Steve Gunther)

ASLA Honor Award Recipient, So What?

by Ah’bé Landscape Architects

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Full ASLA Member* A full member has graduated from an accredited landscape architectureprogram or a program recognized bythe Society and/or is licensed to practice landscape architecture andhas three or more years of professionalexperience.

Associate ASLA Member* An associate member has graduatedfrom an accredited landscape archi-tecture program or a program recog-nized by the Society and has less thanthree years of professional experience.National dues are discounted the firstthrough third years of membership.After the third year of membership,associate members are automaticallyupgraded to full membership.

International ASLA MemberAn international member is a land-scape architect residing outside theU.S. and its possessions, Canada,Mexico, and the islands of theCaribbean.

Affiliate ASLA Member*An affiliate member does not have adegree in landscape architecture and is not licensed to practice landscapearchitecture, but is employed in a relat-ed field such as planning, design, orconstruction or provides products orservices to the landscape architectureprofession.

Student ASLA MemberA student member is enrolled in anaccredited landscape architecture pro-gram or a program recognized by theSociety leading to an undergraduate orgraduate degree or certificate in land-scape architecture.

Student Affiliate ASLA MemberA student affiliate member is enrolled in a nonaccredited landscape architectureprogram or a related course of study, or may be considering a career in land-scape architecture.

Corporate ASLA MemberAny company that supplies landscapearchitecture products or services is eligible for corporate membership,which includes one free Affiliate ASLAmembership (and chapter dues) for anindividual company representative andmany marketing benefits.

* Chapter dues are required for U.S.members in these categories at a costdetermined by each chapter.

ASLA Membership Categories

Members of ASLA receive the following

benefits free of charge:

• ASLA membership designation

• Landscape Architecture, the monthly magazine of ASLA

• LAND Online, the biweekly e-newsletter

• One Professional Practice Network (additionalnetworks available at a nominal charge)

• The ASLA Business Quarterly, the economic outlook for the profession, delivered every three months

• Access to the Professional Practice Resource Center and research services

• Landscape Architecture Technical Information Series

• JobLink résumé posting

Members receive substantial

discounts on:

• ASLA Annual Meeting and EXPO registration fees

• JobLink job postings

• Award entry fees

• LARE preparation courses

• Use of the ASLA Standard Form Contract forProfessional Services

• National Salary and Business Indicators surveys

• LANDCADD, ESRI, and Vectorworks Landmarksoftware

• Liability insurance

• Dell computers, car rentals, and many other valuable products and services

Demonstrate Your Commitment toLandscape Architecture

Members of the Society are proud to use their “ASLA”membership suffix after their names to denote theircommitment to the highest ethical standards of theprofession and to the careful stewardship, wise plan-ning, and artful design of our cultural and natural envi-ronments. This exclusive credential shows educatorsand prospective employers that you have met ASLA’smembership requirements and are affiliated with thepremier professional association for landscape archi-tects—an important competitive edge.

Network with Landscape ArchitectureLeaders

Join one of the 17 Professional Practice Networks

(PPNs) to connect with colleagues with similar practiceinterests—your first PPN membership is free and addi-tional memberships are available for a nominal cost.Save up to 60 percent on registration for the ASLAAnnual Meeting and EXPO, the largest gathering oflandscape architecture professionals in the world. Stayon top of the news with LAND Online, ASLA’s bi-weeklye-newsletter, and the Dirt, ASLA’s blog on landscapearchitecture in the media. Participate in the ASLA

Advocacy Network to connect with your elected officials at the state and federal levels and help shape

public policy issues.

Access the Latest ProfessionalResources

Members consistently rank ASLA’s Landscape

Architecture magazine among the top benefits ofmembership. Browse jobs, internships, and fellowshipsand post your résumé for free on JobLink. Access theProfessional Practice Resource Center and researchservices by a professional librarian at no cost. ASLAprovides courses throughout the year to prepareemerging professionals to pass the Landscape

Architecture Registration Examination. The ASLA

Business Quarterly, the annual Graduating StudentSurvey, and the biannual National Salary Survey providea comprehensive outlook on the landscape architecturemarket, jobs, and salaries in different areas of thecountry.

Lead Sustainable Change in theIndustry and Beyond

Landscape architects have been committed to sustain-ability for more than 100 years, and ASLA is leading thedesign and construction industry to promote regenera-

tive practices. In 2006, ASLA built a green roof on itsheadquarters building in Washington, D.C., to positionthe profession at the forefront of this sustainable

building technology. Thousands of visitors tour the roof each year and an interactive web-based

education program provides virtual visits for those who can’t come in person. ASLA is collaborating ondevelopment of the Sustainable Sites Initiative.

By providing metrics for rating the sustainability of awide variety of planned sites—much like the U.S. GreenBuilding Council’s LEED® rating system provides forbuildings—sustainable design can extend beyond structures and maximize site performance.

Raise Awareness of the Profession

Raising the visibility of the profession of landscapearchitecture is ASLA’s top priority. The Society focuses on increasing recognition for the professionwithin the design and construction industry, with public officials, and with the general public. A specialemphasis is placed on building awareness of the value of hiring a landscape architecture professional. Theannual awards program illustrates the remarkable workprofessionals and students are creating in all areas ofpractice. National Landscape Architecture Month iscelebrated each April with public outreach activitiesacross the country. Since ASLA increased its focus onpublic awareness six years ago, print media coverage

of the profession has grown by more than 70 percentand television coverage has improved tenfold.

To create a stronger profession—ASLA needs YOU Join ASLA today to become a partof this important effort. For moreinformation about membership andits benefits, visit www.asla.org orcall 1-888-999-ASLA (2752).

Five compelling reasons you shouldjoin ASLA today:

Membership Benefits

Join the premier organization for landscapearchitecture professionals. Complete and return the enclosed application or call ASLA MemberServices today at 888-999-ASLA (2752).

Photograph by Jérôme GALLAND/ALEPH

ASLA Honor Award Recipient, Altamira Ranch

by Marmol Radziner and Associates (photograph by Steve Gunther)

ASLA Honor Award Recipient, So What?

by Ah’bé Landscape Architects

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4

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Full ASLA Member* A full member has graduated from an accredited landscape architectureprogram or a program recognized bythe Society and/or is licensed to practice landscape architecture andhas three or more years of professionalexperience.

Associate ASLA Member* An associate member has graduatedfrom an accredited landscape archi-tecture program or a program recog-nized by the Society and has less thanthree years of professional experience.National dues are discounted the firstthrough third years of membership.After the third year of membership,associate members are automaticallyupgraded to full membership.

International ASLA MemberAn international member is a land-scape architect residing outside theU.S. and its possessions, Canada,Mexico, and the islands of theCaribbean.

Affiliate ASLA Member*An affiliate member does not have adegree in landscape architecture and is not licensed to practice landscapearchitecture, but is employed in a relat-ed field such as planning, design, orconstruction or provides products orservices to the landscape architectureprofession.

Student ASLA MemberA student member is enrolled in anaccredited landscape architecture pro-gram or a program recognized by theSociety leading to an undergraduate orgraduate degree or certificate in land-scape architecture.

Student Affiliate ASLA MemberA student affiliate member is enrolled in a nonaccredited landscape architectureprogram or a related course of study, or may be considering a career in land-scape architecture.

Corporate ASLA MemberAny company that supplies landscapearchitecture products or services is eligible for corporate membership,which includes one free Affiliate ASLAmembership (and chapter dues) for anindividual company representative andmany marketing benefits.

* Chapter dues are required for U.S.members in these categories at a costdetermined by each chapter.

ASLA Membership Categories

Members of ASLA receive the following

benefits free of charge:

• ASLA membership designation

• Landscape Architecture, the monthly magazine of ASLA

• LAND Online, the biweekly e-newsletter

• One Professional Practice Network (additionalnetworks available at a nominal charge)

• The ASLA Business Quarterly, the economic outlook for the profession, delivered every three months

• Access to the Professional Practice Resource Center and research services

• Landscape Architecture Technical Information Series

• JobLink résumé posting

Members receive substantial

discounts on:

• ASLA Annual Meeting and EXPO registration fees

• JobLink job postings

• Award entry fees

• LARE preparation courses

• Use of the ASLA Standard Form Contract forProfessional Services

• National Salary and Business Indicators surveys

• LANDCADD, ESRI, and Vectorworks Landmarksoftware

• Liability insurance

• Dell computers, car rentals, and many other valuable products and services

Demonstrate Your Commitment toLandscape Architecture

Members of the Society are proud to use their “ASLA”membership suffix after their names to denote theircommitment to the highest ethical standards of theprofession and to the careful stewardship, wise plan-ning, and artful design of our cultural and natural envi-ronments. This exclusive credential shows educatorsand prospective employers that you have met ASLA’smembership requirements and are affiliated with thepremier professional association for landscape archi-tects—an important competitive edge.

Network with Landscape ArchitectureLeaders

Join one of the 17 Professional Practice Networks

(PPNs) to connect with colleagues with similar practiceinterests—your first PPN membership is free and addi-tional memberships are available for a nominal cost.Save up to 60 percent on registration for the ASLAAnnual Meeting and EXPO, the largest gathering oflandscape architecture professionals in the world. Stayon top of the news with LAND Online, ASLA’s bi-weeklye-newsletter, and the Dirt, ASLA’s blog on landscapearchitecture in the media. Participate in the ASLA

Advocacy Network to connect with your elected officials at the state and federal levels and help shape

public policy issues.

Access the Latest ProfessionalResources

Members consistently rank ASLA’s Landscape

Architecture magazine among the top benefits ofmembership. Browse jobs, internships, and fellowshipsand post your résumé for free on JobLink. Access theProfessional Practice Resource Center and researchservices by a professional librarian at no cost. ASLAprovides courses throughout the year to prepareemerging professionals to pass the Landscape

Architecture Registration Examination. The ASLA

Business Quarterly, the annual Graduating StudentSurvey, and the biannual National Salary Survey providea comprehensive outlook on the landscape architecturemarket, jobs, and salaries in different areas of thecountry.

Lead Sustainable Change in theIndustry and Beyond

Landscape architects have been committed to sustain-ability for more than 100 years, and ASLA is leading thedesign and construction industry to promote regenera-

tive practices. In 2006, ASLA built a green roof on itsheadquarters building in Washington, D.C., to positionthe profession at the forefront of this sustainable

building technology. Thousands of visitors tour the roof each year and an interactive web-based

education program provides virtual visits for those who can’t come in person. ASLA is collaborating ondevelopment of the Sustainable Sites Initiative.

By providing metrics for rating the sustainability of awide variety of planned sites—much like the U.S. GreenBuilding Council’s LEED® rating system provides forbuildings—sustainable design can extend beyond structures and maximize site performance.

Raise Awareness of the Profession

Raising the visibility of the profession of landscapearchitecture is ASLA’s top priority. The Society focuses on increasing recognition for the professionwithin the design and construction industry, with public officials, and with the general public. A specialemphasis is placed on building awareness of the value of hiring a landscape architecture professional. Theannual awards program illustrates the remarkable workprofessionals and students are creating in all areas ofpractice. National Landscape Architecture Month iscelebrated each April with public outreach activitiesacross the country. Since ASLA increased its focus onpublic awareness six years ago, print media coverage

of the profession has grown by more than 70 percentand television coverage has improved tenfold.

To create a stronger profession—ASLA needs YOU Join ASLA today to become a partof this important effort. For moreinformation about membership andits benefits, visit www.asla.org orcall 1-888-999-ASLA (2752).

Five compelling reasons you shouldjoin ASLA today:

Membership Benefits

Join the premier organization for landscapearchitecture professionals. Complete and return the enclosed application or call ASLA MemberServices today at 888-999-ASLA (2752).

Photograph by Jérôme GALLAND/ALEPH

ASLA Honor Award Recipient, Altamira Ranch

by Marmol Radziner and Associates (photograph by Steve Gunther)

ASLA Honor Award Recipient, So What?

by Ah’bé Landscape Architects

5

4

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ASLAAmerican Society of Landscape Architects

About ASLAFounded in 1899, ASLA is the national professional association representing the landscape architectureprofession. Beginning with 11 original members, ASLA has grown to more than 18,000 members, 48 professional chapters, and 64 student chapters representing all 50 states, U.S. territories, and 42 countriesaround the world. ASLA promotes the landscape architecture profession and advances the practicethrough advocacy, education, communication, and fellowship. The Society’s mission is to lead, to educate,and to participate in the careful stewardship, wise planning, and artful design of our cultural and natural environments.

t Printed with soy inks on recycled paper by a carbon neutral printing facility.

Join the premier organization for landscape architecture professionals.

Join ASLA and Strengthen theLandscape Architect’s Voice

Join the premier organizationfor landscape architecture professionals. Become amember at www.asla.org orcall 1-888-999-ASLA (2752).

On the Cover:

Top left: Photograph by Jimena Martignoni

Top right: ASLA Honor Award Recipient, Red Ribbon Park

by Turenscape (photograph by Kongjian Yu, Cao Yang)

Bottom left: Photograph by Chuck Choi

Bottom right: Photograph by Bruce KatzASLA Honor Award Recipient, Bassil Mountain Escape

by Vladimir Djurovic Landscape Architecture (photograph by Geraldine Bruneel)

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