Includes bibliographical references and index.

"This one-stop reference guides landscape architects in every aspect of their business practice. It introduces landscape architecture students to professional practice topics and serves as a sourcebook for emerging professionals looking to start and manage their own firms. The guide covers topics such as professional ethics, finances, office administration, marketing and promotion, and project management, and provides updates on government regulations, LEED certification and sustainable design, and current software and web technologies. Contract document templates and case studies of firms are also featured"--

"This books introduces landscape architecture students to professional practice topics and serves as a sourcebook for emerging professionals looking to start and manage their own firms. It covers topics such as financial management, office administration, and legal regulations, as well as new information on sustainable design issues and current software and web technologies. Contract document templates and case studies of firms are also featured"--