University of Pennsylvania (Department of Landscape Architecture)

The University of Pennsylvania’s Department of Landscape Architecture is an academic program that explores designing outdoor spaces, such as parks, gardens, campuses, and urban environments. It combines creative design, environmental understanding, and sustainability principles to improve how people experience and interact with outdoor surroundings. Students learn to plan, design, and manage landscapes that are functional, beautiful, and environmentally responsible. The department emphasizes innovative thinking, technical skills, and collaboration, preparing graduates to shape the natural and built environment in ways that enhance community well-being and ecological health.