예를들어, 토목기술자는 "주로 생활에 필요한 hard infrastructure 시스템과 관련해 일을 한다."고 밝혔고, 도시계획가는 "물리적 토지이용의 개발계획을 수립한다."고 설명했다. 현재 미국의 도시계획가에게 2가지 종류의 면허가 발급되지만 AICP(American Institute of Certified Planners)에서 인증하는 것이 보편적으로 통용되고 있다는 설명도 있었다.

한편 ASLA의 이러한 활동은 미국의 한 언론매체의 보도에도 영향을 미쳤다. 미국 'the Atlantic Cities'는 1월 31일자 뉴스(Defending Youngstown: One City's Struggle to Shrink and Flourish)에서 옴스테드를 '저명한 건축가(Famed Architect)라고 표기해 보도했다. 이후 한 독자가 ASLA의 가이드라인을 근거로 옴스테드는 건축가가 아니라 저명한 조경가(Famed Landscape Architect)로 표기해야 한다고 편집자에게 전하였고, 해당 언론은 이에 대한 정정보도를 하게 된 것이다.

미국조경가협회는 이외에도 대중에게 조경의 개념과 조경가의 역할을 쉽게 알리기 위해 쉬운용어의 브로슈어 제작, 야외 설계활동, 지역 커뮤니티 교육 등의 활동을 확대해 나가고 있다.

MEDIA ADVISORY: A GUIDE TO LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
How to properly represent the landscape architecture profession in the broader context of the design/build community.

The American Society of Landscape Architects offers this advisory to journalists to help them better understand the landscape architecture profession and accurately represent it to the public. Here are some guidelines.

How to Avoid Incorrect Descriptors

The term “landscape architecture” became common after 1863 when Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux designed New York's Central Park.

Today, “landscape architect” is a specific title protected in all 50 states based on licensure; “landscape designer” does not require licensure. They are not interchangeable. Becoming licensed generally requires holding a professional degree, completing a period of supervised practice and passing the national licensing examination.

“Landscaper” and “landscape contractor” are related but different professions. Landscape architects are licensed professionals who often work with landscaping or other construction companies to install those designs. Think of the fashion designer imagining an outfit while a clothing manufacturer makes the apparel, or an artist designing a wall poster that's printed by another company.

Also, do not use the terms “landscape architect” and “architect” interchangeably. While the two professions collaborate on many projects, both are separate professions that require years of rigorous and distinct training, education, and licensure. Architects primarily design buildings and structures with specific uses, such as homes, offices, public buildings and schools. Landscape architects primarily design outdoor environments and related green infrastructure, such as plazas, campuses, parks, playgrounds, streetscapes and residential properties. An easy way to remember the difference is architects generally work vertically while landscape architects work horizontally.

Related Professions

Along with architects and landscapers, landscape architects also work with other distinct professions:

Civil engineers are primarily concerned with hard infrastructure systems to manage practical needs; landscape architects often collaborate on projects with engineers. Like landscape architects, engineers must meet educational, experience and testing requirements prior to licensure.

Planners plan the development of physical land use, such as master plans, communities, transportation plans and historic/conservation areas. They also develop and shape land use policies at all levels. There are two states that license planners, but the most common credential is administered by the American Institute of Certified Planners.

Land developers may or may not be involved on a team, depending on the type of project. They typically manage the overall development of the built site, such as financial, real estate, coordinating architectural/landscape contracts, permit oversight and community/city coordination.

출처:www.ASLA.org