As for the rest of the survey we will print the results as soon as all the compilations are complete. In the meantime here are some of the comments from the ‘what trends do you see developing that will affect the profession’ question we found to be interesting...

“The general public seems to be more environmentally aware. As they become more appreciative of nature, their respect for the profession will grow and they’ll more fully understand the balance between man and nature we are trying to achieve.”

“Building Architects that think they ‘know it all.?EUR??,,????'??

‘Increasing urbanization requires improved space design and plant material utilization.”

“Better integration with architecture and interiors. Major buildings are still being built in Houston with NO landscape budget.”

“CAD and more wide spread use of computers as prices come down; Cleaner design, more attention to maintainability.”

“Not a trendy profession.”

“Architect and engineers doing our work...Water shortages in most of the Southwest.”

“In Arizona...contractors and designers will continue to fight landscape architecture licensing.”

“Identity – no one else knows who we are/what we offer.”

“An emphasis or greater concern for ecological issues.?EUR??,,????'??

“Insurance and liability.”

“Smaller offices or mega-offices. Few midsize firms surviving.”

“Greater awareness of water as a non-renewable resource...A shift of demand, as baby boom ages, from active recreation to less active.”

“Everything is going to computers.”

These are just a few of the responses received. I wish we had the room to print them all. We appreciated your taking the time to fill out the survey and sending it in. From the information gathered we hope to be able to provide you with better service and more useful and interesting articles.

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